Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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2017 Nissan Pathfinder - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- No Converter
- CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Nissan Pathfinder with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing of wires
- Harness with relays connects in rear cargo area
- Tow harness with 4-way connector plugs into connection points behind rear bumper
- Includes required relays to activate functions
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
Specs:
- Maximum amperage:
- Stop/turn lights: 7.5 amps per circuit
- Tail lights: 7.5 amps per circuit
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind your rear bumper. Once you've plugged in the tow harness, connect the included jumper harness with relays to activate functions. You will have to remove the cargo storage tray, trim panel, rear subwoofer, and rear scuff panel to access the connection point for the jumper harness.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed beneath your vehicle, near the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket (sold separately) is recommended to keep the connector secure.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
56281 Curt T-Connector Nissan Pathfinder Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector
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Customer Reviews
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C56281
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (132 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.by: James09/12/2022
I installed this hitch myself, it took about 1 1/2 hours. The electrical harness and relays were easily installed with little electrical or mechanical knowledge. The video made it simple. I have used my hitch many times and I have had no issues with the mounting or the electrical. I’m glad I purchased it!
by: Floyd 10/21/2022
2015 NissanPathfinder
The help videos for various types of trailer harnesses on many different vehicle models was a tremendous help in understanding the manufactures systems for towing a trailer.
by: Timothy09/19/2022
Awesome experience shopping with etrailer. No regrets even after a year after purchase. I'm always recommending etrailer when I get the chance.
by: Sean 08/29/2022
2017NissanPathfinder
Perfect product for my 2017 Pathfinder trailer hitch (which I also bought from etrailer.com). Now I can connect a trailer that I rented from U-Haul and move larger equipment. Thanks guys!
by: Tony 06/23/2022
2019 NissanPathfinder
I loved everything about this wiring kit! It was very well thought/planned out. With no need to splice anything, it was a snap to simply connect this wiring harness directly into the existing factory wiring connectors of my 2019 Pathfinder so everything worked flawlessly the first time.
by: John09/29/2022
easy to install and no problems with pe rformance
by: Only1sjp11/29/2022
I was able to install by myself in under an hour. Easier than I expected. Well designed and didn’t have to pay Labor:)
by: Jaime 07/26/2022
2018 NissanPathfinder
It took me like 30 minutes or less to install the harness.
by: Vert08/02/2017
2017 Infiniti QX60
I used this on my 2017 infinity qx60. It was completely plug and play. Factory wireing harness was hanging from the passengers side rear of SUV as stated. Plugged it in and it worked perfectly .
by: Christopher04/20/2020
2015 Infiniti QX60
I'm not a "mechanically" handy person so following the instructional video was perfect. It's as easy as shown! A self tapping screw would be a nice addition to the kit. After the hitch is hung the use of the zip ties to secure the wires to the top of the hidden hitch was a nice added feature.
The end result looks great, functions as promised and installed as easily as shown!
by: Greg08/10/2019
Didn’t think I could install the wiring myself using the typical kits that require splicing and tying into the battery. Then I found this kit that uses the existing factory wiring and it was the easiest install. The video provided were of tremendous help. Glad I didn’t pay someone $500 to install a hitch and wiring for me.
by: Jason 08/05/2022
Super fast delivery! Waiting to install but I’m betting it’s easy with the provided videos.
by: Brian06/17/2022
2015 Infiniti QX60
Great product with everything you need to complete the job. etrailer's install videos make the process so much easier.
by: Gustavo 01/31/2022
2015 NissanPathfinder
Installed the trailer light harness on my 2015 pathfinder and it could not have been any easier. Harness kit came with everything needed to install harness.
by: Norman 12/11/2021
The hitch and wiring harness and other related items were received. I was able to connect and install everything within 3 hours by myself. The instructions were well written and the online videos helped also. I will be buying from eTrailer in the future.
by: Lawrence 10/07/2022
Have not opened package yet. Package came undamaged which does not happen with many orders. You guys did a good job packing.
Thanks
by: James 10/02/2022
Just as advertised. Easy to install.
by: Brian04/30/2022
Very easy to install. Only took about 15 minutes, easiest trailer wiring I've ever done.
by: Zach N.05/15/2017
2014 Infiniti QX60
Works great for trailering my small sailboat and for my bike rack with my 2014 QX60. Ordered in the afternoon and it arrived the next day even on ground shipping. Took my local mechanic a couple hours to install the hitch and the Curt T-Connector Wiring.
by: Donovan09/19/2020
2014 NissanPathfinder
Arrived a day ahead of schedule and the installation instructions really helped simplify the install.
by: Rob 09/04/2022
Worked great- easy to install!
by: Dan01/26/2022
Everything went well with the installation, the video was very helpful.
by: Ed07/06/2021
2019 NissanPathfinder
I would recommend putting in the wiring before installing the hitch. You will have more room to work on the 4-flat part of the harness. Tested it, and everything works as advertised. Thank you.
by: James 07/17/2022
Great part easy to install
by: Bradley 08/04/2022
Worked great!
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- Is Complete Wiring Harness Necessary for 2017 Infinity QX60?I was unable to locate the comments you were referring to specifying that newer models of the Infiniti QX60 such as your 2017 would not need all of the parts, and the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56281 cannot be sold in individual parts so you would need the entire kit.
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- Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2019 Nissan Pathfinder Without Tow PackageFor ease of install, the trailer wiring harness I highly recommend for your 2019 Nissan Pathfinder without the tow package is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56281 because it does not require any type of splicing into your Nissan's wires and does not need a direct connection run to the battery, which is often the trickiest part of a harness installation. This harness will require the installation of a couple relays (as you can see in the accompanying photo) but remains the...
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