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    Anyone use the etrailer brand trailer wiring harness?

    Hey all,

    As the title states, anyone use it? It says installs in only 5min no cutting or splicing? In the trunk?

    Toying with the idea of using the mirage to pull a tiny 135lb aluminum trailer that is sold at northern tool.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Pryme View Post
    Hey all,

    As the title states, anyone use it? It says installs in only 5min no cutting or splicing? In the trunk?

    Toying with the idea of using the mirage to pull a tiny 135lb aluminum trailer that is sold at northern tool.
    did you ever get around to trying the wiring?

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    135lb trailer? I'd like one of those.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pryme View Post
    Toying with the idea of using the mirage to pull a tiny 135lb aluminum trailer that is sold at northern tool.
    This trailer?

    Ultra-Tow 40in. x 48in. Aluminum Utility Trailer Kit — 1060-Lb. Load Capacity (Item# 49804)



    Quote Originally Posted by Northern Tool
    • Rustproof aluminum frame
    • Large 40in. x 48in. bed
    • 1,060-lb. payload capacity
    • 1,200-lb. max. GVWR
    • Ideal for hauling mulch, dirt, machinery or other cargo

    Only $419.99

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    Yup that is the one. And no I haven't done that yet. But I'm confident the Mirage would do well with that.

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    I wonder if the Canadian BP would notice I entered the US without a trailer and I now want to exit the US with one? I'm sure the US guys wouldn't care.

    Scratch that. NO northern tool near enough to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallythacker View Post
    Scratch that. NO northern tool near enough to me.
    The layout and design looks simple enough. I'm sure that if you wanted one, you could build one yourself.

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    I'd likely have to source my parts from Princess Auto and I'm not so keen to shop there. I do have an axle w/wheels kicking around. the tires are only 4.80x8 though.

    It appears all bolted construction. That's good in a way but I would prefer welded.
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    Hmm. I just started looking into trailer hitches and it seems the curt brand is the cheapest. The receiver and harness on Amazon total to $159.72 before tax. These same items come out to $181.18 before tax on etrailer. If etrailer actually honors their "lowest price pledge" you could order them there and then potentially invoke that and get these two things for a grand total of $157.57. Combine it with discover card 5% cashback on paypal and it will come out to under $150. Probably wont get it though...

    https://www.amazon.com/Manufacturing...9674241&sr=8-9
    https://www.amazon.com/CURT-11394-Tr...9674241&sr=8-5

    https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-...rt/C56223.html
    https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-...rt/C56223.html

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    Sigh... I tried to get it from etrailer and what a mistake. They did honor their price match but they told me the wiring harness was not in stock after 2 days. Then they said it would come in October. Then they said it was coming November. Then I told them to cancel my order. Amazon it is.... What kind of company advertises they have products when they are months from even arriving to the warehouse? More expensive, slower, and all around worse than amazon.


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