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Hitch wires hanging. Options?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by 14SR, Feb 25, 2014.

  1. Feb 25, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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    14SR

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    Just had a hitch installed on my '14 Access. I wanted the tow package, but my truck didn't come with it installed.

    While I'm happy with the hitch, I'm not happy with the brake-light wires hanging down. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do with these?

    Obviously I'd like to keep them out of the elements and (relatively) out of sight. I wish there was a socket I could mount to my hitch for an OEM hitch look (see image).

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    Do those sockets exist?
     
  2. Feb 25, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Many people just cut a hole in their bumper between the license plate light and license plate.
     
  3. Feb 25, 2014 at 9:11 AM
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  4. Feb 25, 2014 at 12:42 PM
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    That's a pretty elegant solution geekhouse.

    Was hoping for something a bit simpler. Maybe an Otterbox type encasement that affixes to the the hitch bar. Or getting that kind of OEM plug to attach to the hitch bar.
     
  5. Feb 25, 2014 at 12:48 PM
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    geekhouse23

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    You can also buy/make a "flip-up" bracket:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n.../282311-trailer-harness-relocate-bracket.html

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...diy-relocate-trailer-harness.html#post3316038

    Simple. Yes. Ascetically appealing to me? Not really. Plus having to crawl under to hook it up :rolleyes:
     

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