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Old Feb 18, 2024 | 05:50 PM
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Hi guys I just got a trailer and I have some problem with the wiring. My friends and I cannot figure out how to connect the wires. Do we have to remove the rear bumper? Btw the trailer hitch and wires are from leroy engine and I think I have seen someone in the form are using the same thing? Can anyone please show me some pictures or instructions? Also I am thinking about to connect the trailer light to the cigeratte lighter. Does anyone has any ideas about it?
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Corvettes were never intended or designed to tow anything per the owner's manual
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Corvettes were never intended or designed to tow anything per the owner's manual
Any car can tow a small trailer like this. He isn't going to haul a boat with it.

OP, I don't know if there is a plug-in harness available. But, on my Audi that didn't have one, I used a trailer sensor setup. Basically, you attach a "sensor" to the wire - it is a small clip that wraps around the wire - and it senses when the brake lights come on or turn signal is operating. Then, an attached module connects to the battery, and it makes the trailer lights work. Sorry, I don't know what it's called, but I'm sure you can google for trailer wiring harness wireless or something like that.
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Old Feb 19, 2024 | 10:23 AM
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There is a small module you can buy that connects to the battery and plugs right in to the tallight harness. I cant seem to find the details from when I bought mine, but as I recall there is a you tube video of someone doing it and they indicate what you need.
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Etrailer is where to look, you do need to remove the bumper cover. It is a plug & play to the lights but you do need a power connection & ground
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Old Feb 21, 2024 | 08:10 AM
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Bumper removal:
Hitch: https://www.uhaul.com/Trailer-Hitche...eel-Drive/?ddl
Wiring: https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-...M11141575.html
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