Gooseneck/5th Wheel Trailer Wiring for the Bed of a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
Question:
Hopkins HM42137 has a 90 degree fitting Drawtite 20111 does not. From video it seems that the Hopkins has to have a ground wire run to frame, is this bad. Are there any other advantages/disadvantages to each that would make them better/worse for a 2006 Ram 3500 with GN hitch. Do you recommend and why?
asked by: Steve
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Expert Reply:
I recommend going with a gooseneck wiring harness that has a 90 degree bend. The reason for this is because it makes installation easier because on some trucks there isn't a lot of space between the inner and outer bed side walls.
Having an extra ground wire is not a bad thing. It helps ensure that the harness has a good ground connection. With that said you can't really go wrong with Hopkins harness # HM42137. I have linked a video to the right that shows how it installs.
For a low-cost option that would also work for you but lacks the 90 degree bend, you can use Curt harness # C56071.
expert reply by: Michael H
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long
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- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7 Feet Long
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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
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