UHaul trailer wiring harness.

Neatus · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:37 am

UHaul trailer wiring harness. Has anyone put one of these on their KJ. I got it for 10$ so I figured it would be worth the time to put it on. If you could point me in the right direction of where to wire it in I would appreciate it. Thanks!

jelohead · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:47 am

throw it away now!!!!!! i had 2 u haul harnesses fail, one caught fire, the other was close.....ditch em dude!!! i just recieved one from e-trailer.com made by hiddenhitch i believe.....had modular plugs on the ends, kinda stupid proof!

Neatus · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:49 am

how much was it?

jelohead · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:53 am

i wanna say it was around 35 or so shipped....high age=bad memory!

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

I got one on mine. It just a universal harnness. Haven't had any problems.

Taz · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:52 am

The Draw-Tite T-one is the easiest to install, Just plug it in, about $32.

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merch ... y_Code=VWH

If you want to save some money and go with the stake on type I would stick with the Draw-Tite Brand since they use 3M connectors (Scotch Lock) for their connections. One thing that I do not know is if the Jeep requires a separate converter box to convert from separate turn and tail lights. If so a stake on kit will still run about $30 with the converter box. Check your Liberty and see if the turn and tail lights are separate bulbs, if so you need the converter. I believe that the T-one will come with the converter if it is needed.

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:55 pm

i'd skip the universals and go for a drawtite t-harness or similar. It's worth the extra money because it is idiot proof and comes with the converters, I tried a universal one and even with soldered connections and heat shrink at the connections it still shorted out. Most good harnesses are in the $30-$40 range.

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:34 pm

I agree with most everyone else about throwing the U Haul one away. Pulled trailer 250 miles then drove the KJ to work next day and no left side lights in rear, wiring was melted near the main plug, UHaul replaced that one, wired in new one and it went on two trips with the trailer ....same thing happened, went with the one from etrailer and it is easier, and have pulled 3 different trailers several hundred miles with no problems at all, just toss it!

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:23 pm

Mopar....plug and play

jelohead · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:53 pm

mopar wiring harness is $90!!! NOT!!!! lol

Neatus · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 1:31 pm

Yeah, I went to the dealer to buy one thinking it would be about $40..when the dude said $89 I said "see ya".

hankwood · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:39 pm

the flat four harness is about 40 bucks from the dealership, and the round seven that you need for electric brakes is the one that is about $90. to me, they are worth a few more dollars than a universal one since everything plugs in, including the new grommets and the ease for hooking up the brake controller without haveing to run extra wires to the back.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 5:16 pm

The good thing about the mopar one is its all plug and play, it comes with all the relays, it has the electric brakes, and its heavy duty. I got the one from etrailer that runs a wire all the way to the battery. Has a converter, and works great.

Waldn · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:20 pm

hankwood wrote:

the flat four harness is about 40 bucks from the dealership, and the round seven that you need for electric brakes is the one that is about $90. to me, they are worth a few more dollars than a universal one since everything plugs in, including the new grommets and the ease for hooking up the brake controller without haveing to run extra wires to the back.

US prices:

Add Part # Description Price

82207248 Trailer Tow Wiring Harness Kit, with 7-way round connector, plugs directly into the vehicle wiring, for vehicles without overhead console, also order PN 82207620 below. $129.00
82207290 Trailer Tow Wiring Harness Kit, with 4-way flat connector, plugs directly into vehicle wiring, no splicing required $89.00
82207620 Trailer Tow Wiring adapter for vehicles without overhead console only, must be used in conjunction with PN 82207248 above $39.00

Canadian prices:
Add Part # Description Price

82207248 Trailer-Tow Wiring Harness Kit, with 7-way round connector, plugs directly into the vehicle wiring, for vehicles with overhead console. Vehicles without overhead console must also order PN 82207620. $182.00
82207290 Trailer-Tow Wiring Harness Kit, with 4-way flat connector, plugs directly into vehicle wiring, no splicing required. $125.00
82207620 Trailer-Tow Wiring for vehicles without overhead console only, must be used in conjunction with PN 82207248. $54.40

the seven round for me from dealer would be $236.40 plus tax

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:25 pm

That grommet was a great thing. You pop out the rubber plug and plug in the grommet to seal the KJ from the outside. The wires come with snap-ons where they pop right onto the underneath near the hitch. No issues of dangling wires. I say it is well worth the extra money. I had mine done in no time. I didn't remove the right rear passenger seat belt either to get to the rear panel.

Taz · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 5:28 pm

The 4 wire Kit from Chrysler Parts Direct is $73

http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/

Kaiser · **Joined:** Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:40 pm **Posts:** 13

Taz wrote:

The 4 wire Kit from Chrysler Parts Direct is $73

http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/

Awesome - I'm going with the OEM stuff to avoid being sorry later.

Thanks!

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