Full install video for aftermarket hitch and wiring harness

[redone17]

What the?! It doesn’t? Why would they make it look like it’s built just for that purpose? How does it mount if it’s done from the factory?

Factory comes with something similar to the Hopkins I linked up above. Assuming it clips into that slot. I’m going to remove that plate and install the Road Tough myself.

Here are a couple of pics of where I mounted the module.

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[redone17]

Well, I’m freaking psyched on the Road Tough trailer connector. I didn’t even have to use the supplied bracket. It clipped right into the Ford hitch. One slight win for spending the extra cash on it before Curt released theirs. Loving the clean factory look.

Now I just have to paint that bolt matte black (thanks to @flip for the replacement). Even though I used the proper torque - it busted at the same moment my wrench clicked.

 

[skierx728]

Thanks a bunch for this video! I had installed my hitch a few weeks ago and I just did the wiring harness today. I was a little worried as I normally don't do much of this type of stuff but I followed the video to a T (did not ground the red wire as I have LEDs) and everything worked perfectly. I also installed the rough country mount directly into the bumper and it came out great. My only additional hint to anyone tackling this is when you're removing the screw tabs that hold the trim piece in on the side next to the tail lights... pry/put back pressure on the screw itself (not the whole tab that the screw goes into). Much easier that way and won't damage them and they pop right out. I was unscrewing and prying the tab at the same time and it wasn't great.
I tested it with a cheap tester I found on amazon and good to go... (now it's time to fix the wiring on my actual trailer )

 

[BudgetBronco]

Thanks a bunch for this video! I had installed my hitch a few weeks ago and I just did the wiring harness today. I was a little worried as I normally don't do much of this type of stuff but I followed the video to a T (did not ground the red wire as I have LEDs) and everything worked perfectly. I also installed the rough country mount directly into the bumper and it came out great. My only additional hint to anyone tackling this is when you're removing the screw tabs that hold the trim piece in on the side next to the tail lights... pry/put back pressure on the screw itself (not the whole tab that the screw goes into). Much easier that way and won't damage them and they pop right out. I was unscrewing and prying the tab at the same time and it wasn't great.
I tested it with a cheap tester I found on amazon and good to go... (now it's time to fix the wiring on my actual trailer )

Looks great!! I am glad you found my video helpful

 

[RescueCheckPT2]

Hey all, sorry for bumping an old thread but I just installed my wiring harness after watching your video and had a question.

I have a BD with the halogen lights, and it seems my curt wiring harness does not have a red wire leading from the module to the drivers tails. Is this going to be a major problem? My drivers side harness only had white (ground) yellow, and brown.

I got to the point in the video on clipping that wire and was totally lost.

 

[BudgetBronco]

Hey all, sorry for bumping an old thread but I just installed my wiring harness after watching your video and had a question.

I have a BD with the halogen lights, and it seems my curt wiring harness does not have a red wire leading from the module to the drivers tails. Is this going to be a major problem? My drivers side harness only had white (ground) yellow, and brown.

I got to the point in the video on clipping that wire and was totally lost.

Which Curt part number specifically did you install?

 

[RescueCheckPT2]

Which Curt part number specifically did you install?

Part #: CRT- 56471 Purchased from RealTruck.com.

Little update though, I went up to Harbor Freight and grabbed a tester dongle thing to test the harness and it Ops checked just fine. Maybe Curt updated the harness for halogens to not need the red wire and hasn't updated its instructions? Curt decided when packing this harness and hardware to not include page 2 of the instructions, that was nice of them, so I had to bring them up on my phone.

 

[BudgetBronco]

Part #: CRT- 56471 Purchased from RealTruck.com.

Little update though, I went up to Harbor Freight and grabbed a tester dongle thing to test the harness and it Ops checked just fine. Maybe Curt updated the harness for halogens to not need the red wire and hasn't updated its instructions? Curt decided when packing this harness and hardware to not include page 2 of the instructions, that was nice of them, so I had to bring them up on my phone.

Yes I think you are right. The part number you are using is the NEW variant that came out later, designed for halogen tail lights specifically. So I would guess that this new setup ditches the red wire entirely since it is not needed. I am not surprised Curt never bothered to update the instructions given that for a year they sold a product that would not work on certain Broncos but made no mention of it anywhere until I brought it to their attention. Their own website still shows this part you ordered with the red wire still there https://www.curtmfg.com/part/56471

Bottom line, if all vehicle and trailer lights are properly blinking when they should, you are good!

 

[RescueCheckPT2]

Yes I think you are right. The part number you are using is the NEW variant that came out later, designed for halogen tail lights specifically. So I would guess that this new setup ditches the red wire entirely since it is not needed. I am not surprised Curt never bothered to update the instructions given that for a year they sold a product that would not work on certain Broncos but made no mention of it anywhere until I brought it to their attention. Their own website still shows this part you ordered with the red wire still there https://www.curtmfg.com/part/56471

Bottom line, if all vehicle and trailer lights are properly blinking when they should, you are good!

Yeah totally. It seems Curt makes a good quality product but their customer service/street smarts have left me with a lot to be desired. Here's hoping this stuff lasts, because I most likely wont be buying anything from them again.

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