Trailer wiring
#1
Trailer wiring
The PO of my Blazer put on a class two hitch, but didn't do anything for the wiring. In decoding the RPO #'s I found: UY7 WIRING HARNESS , "TRUCK TRAILER, HD". I also scouted things under the rear bumper and found a wire loom that dead ended. Is this the trailer wiring? I would think GM engineers would leave a pig tail for trailer wires to be added.
#2
RE: Trailer wiring
yeah that should be the trailer wiring. should be 7 wires in the loom. I just did this the other day. I got a 7 wayRV plug, drilled out that hole by the lisence plate with a hole saw, and just bolted it on. It was alot easier than i thought...
#3
RE: Trailer wiring
Take a look in your owners manual for the wiring identification information.
#4
RE: Trailer wiring
there was just a thread on this kinda not to long ago i dont remember the name of the thread tho it was by a_tack in the general chat i believe
#5
RE: Trailer wiring
ORIGINAL: Taymacjack
yeah that should be the trailer wiring. should be 7 wires in the loom. I just did this the other day. I got a 7 wayRV plug, drilled out that hole by the lisence plate with a hole saw, and just bolted it on. It was alot easier than i thought...
yeah that should be the trailer wiring. should be 7 wires in the loom. I just did this the other day. I got a 7 wayRV plug, drilled out that hole by the lisence plate with a hole saw, and just bolted it on. It was alot easier than i thought...
That's what I did, too!
But only really useful on a 2 door, otherwise you won't be able to get your spare tire on a 4 door.
I'd reccomend going to a class 3/4 hitch, unless you never tow anything heavy.
#6
RE: Trailer wiring
ORIGINAL: drperry
That's what I did, too!
But only really useful on a 2 door, otherwise you won't be able to get your spare tire on a 4 door.
I'd reccomend going to a class 3/4 hitch, unless you never tow anything heavy.
ORIGINAL: Taymacjack
yeah that should be the trailer wiring. should be 7 wires in the loom. I just did this the other day. I got a 7 wayRV plug, drilled out that hole by the lisence plate with a hole saw, and just bolted it on. It was alot easier than i thought...
yeah that should be the trailer wiring. should be 7 wires in the loom. I just did this the other day. I got a 7 wayRV plug, drilled out that hole by the lisence plate with a hole saw, and just bolted it on. It was alot easier than i thought...
That's what I did, too!
But only really useful on a 2 door, otherwise you won't be able to get your spare tire on a 4 door.
I'd reccomend going to a class 3/4 hitch, unless you never tow anything heavy.
#7
RE: Trailer wiring
my wiring thread was about a poor ground on a utility trailer... but I can answer this one..lol
if you are not towing anything heavy then just put on a 4-flat plug...
peel back the tape on the loom and there should be 7 wires.. the colors are as follows..
Yellow-left turn
Green-right turn
Brown-tail/stop
White-ground
(you will only need those four for a 4-flat plug)
If you insist on a 7 prong RV setup, then you will need the other 3 wires and a bigger hitch as a class 2 is not rated to pull anything big enough to use trailer brakes... the others are..
Orange-auxillary power (batt. charger on camper, etc..)
Blue-Trailer Brakes
and I think Purple(may be another color, but no color is in there twice)-Reverse lights
hope this helps, but I would seriously consider changing hitches to a class 3, 2" reciever because your blazer will tow more than a class 2 is rated for!
all of these wires are already tapped into the trucks electrical system. All you need to do is add the desired plug. If you get a 7-prong RV plug and wish to add trailer brakes, after wiring it properly you should be able to get a brake balance controller and the proper harness and just plug it in under the dash..
I have a class 3 hitch and a 4-flat plug. I never pull a trailer that breaks 3000lbs (bass boat)... and driving properly, your blazer's factory 4-wheel disc will stop a trailer that size with no problem..
if you are not towing anything heavy then just put on a 4-flat plug...
peel back the tape on the loom and there should be 7 wires.. the colors are as follows..
Yellow-left turn
Green-right turn
Brown-tail/stop
White-ground
(you will only need those four for a 4-flat plug)
If you insist on a 7 prong RV setup, then you will need the other 3 wires and a bigger hitch as a class 2 is not rated to pull anything big enough to use trailer brakes... the others are..
Orange-auxillary power (batt. charger on camper, etc..)
Blue-Trailer Brakes
and I think Purple(may be another color, but no color is in there twice)-Reverse lights
hope this helps, but I would seriously consider changing hitches to a class 3, 2" reciever because your blazer will tow more than a class 2 is rated for!
all of these wires are already tapped into the trucks electrical system. All you need to do is add the desired plug. If you get a 7-prong RV plug and wish to add trailer brakes, after wiring it properly you should be able to get a brake balance controller and the proper harness and just plug it in under the dash..
I have a class 3 hitch and a 4-flat plug. I never pull a trailer that breaks 3000lbs (bass boat)... and driving properly, your blazer's factory 4-wheel disc will stop a trailer that size with no problem..
#8
RE: Trailer wiring
Not that I'm going to use them; but is the trailer brake tied to the Blazers brake circuit? Or is an additional trailer brake unit needed?
I will only be towing my motorcycles and trailers under 1150 GVW. I don't think I'd want to tow anything heaver.
I will only be towing my motorcycles and trailers under 1150 GVW. I don't think I'd want to tow anything heaver.
#9
RE: Trailer wiring
You'd need a brake controller... And you'll only have the brake controller wire going under the dash if you have the towing package, I believe.
Also, the orange wire is only there if you have the towing/trailer package...
The hitch should have its weight ratings on it somewhere...
For that amount of weight, you should be good... But I'd double check.
Also, the orange wire is only there if you have the towing/trailer package...
The hitch should have its weight ratings on it somewhere...
For that amount of weight, you should be good... But I'd double check.
#10
RE: Trailer wiring
Cool! Yea I had a class 4 hitch on my old K1500, and pulled a friends Sallien to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course many a time. I had a nice adjustible controler for that. I forgot to look for a class rating on the Blazer's hitch. Will do. Thanks again all!