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Old 05-20-2014, 11:27 PM   #1
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I have a 2012 Wildcat Sterling with a factory trailer hitch ; is there any wires at the rear for a trailer plug ?
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Old 05-26-2014, 06:06 PM   #2
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I don't believe so. When we purchased out 2013 we had to pay to have the receiver hitch installed. If we wanted trailer wiring added it was an option also.

I think the purpose of the receiver hitch was more for using for a bike rack or small receiver platform use.

However if you want to add wiring it should not be too much to DIY.
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Old 05-28-2014, 09:36 AM   #3
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Hi!

There is definitely no pigtail at the back of the trailer. The dealer will have to splice in at the front and run the wiring harness to the back.
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You can access the wires from your rear tail lights and run them to the plug. If you want a brake wire you will need to go to the axles and get it there.
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Actually you should be able to remove the rear tail lights on the RV to gain access to the wiring then run the wires down behind the exterior wall. You will then need to remove the belly enclosure material at the rear to access the wires and run the pig tail out towards your hitch for use. Now if you are wanting to add wiring that would include trailer brakes it will be a different story.

Not to mention if you need the use of trailer brakes on a trailer you are towing off of the RV receiver hitch your probably over loading the receiver hitch and frame of the RV.
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Old 05-29-2014, 04:25 PM   #6
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Thanks for the replies . I just have a bike rack now but thinking of a small boat. I will run wires right from the front to the rear so I don't overload the wiring for the trailer.


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