Good video, I bought and install the wiring harness kit. Everything needed was included and work, I followed the video instructions, it probably saved me from breaking some plastic tabs, components in the kit were all automotive grade, very satistis fied with kit and clear instruction video. Thanks
You can certainly install it that way if you wish. It does add time and complexity to the install. You could use some wire loom like # 7509-1 which is sold by the foot. This would allow for the easier install (running wire under the vehicle), but the wire would be well-protected. www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Spectro/7509-1.html
Very true.. People that live in the salt belt(Snow and Salt). It would be best to install inside the vehicle. As some will say.. there many ways to achieve it. Very good video. Just FYI.. 99.9% of the time..Red is always positive and black is negative.. Why would you change it?? Black positive and white negative....
For good reason. Curt's installation instructions specify that the power should be obtained directly from the positive battery terminal. This fully isolates the vehicle's electrical system from any short circuits that might happen in the trailer's wiring. Could you use the 12V power outlet? Sure. Do we recommend it? No, not so much... www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/CURT/C56434.html
Although it can vary a bit, typically the white wire is used for ground and the black is used for the 12V power source. www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/CURT/C56434.html
You can certainly run the wire that way if you wish, but it adds complexity to the install and will also take longer. If you route the wire along another wiring harness underneath to the front of the vehicle, it'll work just fine. www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/CURT/C56434.html
One mistake you made. You should have put that hot wire in a protective cover. That is what I would do. All the other vehicle wires have a protective shield covering them. Good job but ONE BIG MISTAKE YOU MADE!!!
Good video, I bought and install the wiring harness kit. Everything needed was included and work, I followed the video instructions, it probably saved me from breaking some plastic tabs, components in the kit were all automotive grade, very satistis fied with kit and clear instruction video. Thanks
You're very welcome, we're glad the video was helpful!
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Excellent video. My Prime took a bit more effort, but having the battery in the back compartment sure simplified the process.
We're glad the video was helpful, congratulations on your successful install!
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Being in Canada I recommend you run the power wire inside the rav. As the wire will corrode in the winter Especially if they use salt on the roads
You can certainly install it that way if you wish. It does add time and complexity to the install. You could use some wire loom like # 7509-1 which is sold by the foot. This would allow for the easier install (running wire under the vehicle), but the wire would be well-protected.
www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Spectro/7509-1.html
Very true.. People that live in the salt belt(Snow and Salt). It would be best to install inside the vehicle. As some will say.. there many ways to achieve it. Very good video. Just FYI.. 99.9% of the time..Red is always positive and black is negative.. Why would you change it?? Black positive and white negative....
Where can I mount the converter box and attached ground if there's no subwoofer?
Why didn't you steal power off the 12v outlet in the back
For good reason. Curt's installation instructions specify that the power should be obtained directly from the positive battery terminal. This fully isolates the vehicle's electrical system from any short circuits that might happen in the trailer's wiring. Could you use the 12V power outlet? Sure. Do we recommend it? No, not so much...
www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/CURT/C56434.html
I would take the risk of blowing a 12v outlet fuse over running a bare wire underneath the car.
why is the white the negative and the black the positive seems backwards to me
Although it can vary a bit, typically the white wire is used for ground and the black is used for the 12V power source.
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On the Hybrid, the 12 volt battery is in the back of the vehicle so even easier to connect
Yes, that makes running the 12-V feed to the battery much easier!
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Instructions extraordinary job went well in a 2022 Toyota Rav 4 hybrid
We're glad to hear that, good job!!
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I would have ran the battery wire inside under the trim instead of underneath the vehicle.
You can certainly run the wire that way if you wish, but it adds complexity to the install and will also take longer. If you route the wire along another wiring harness underneath to the front of the vehicle, it'll work just fine.
www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/CURT/C56434.html
One mistake you made. You should have put that hot wire in a protective cover. That is what I would do. All the other vehicle wires have a protective shield covering them. Good job but ONE BIG MISTAKE YOU MADE!!!
Are you describing something like wire loom? That would be an good idea!
www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/CURT/C56434.html