R/Ts can haul trailers and the mail ;-)
It might be easier to get the bed and axle to meet up due to the spring
rating.
Onto the original question. Go to a local auto store and get the harness
connector that plugs in between the harness and the taillights for the
easiest headache proof solution. If they don't carry what you need contact
the local U-Haul dealer.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: andy levy <andy-dml@levyclan.us>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2004 7:56 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Towing harness question
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>On 10/10/2004 2:21 PM, junkmail@pontiacpower.net wrote:
>| I recently bought a small 8x10 trailer and went to hook it up to my
>'01 R/T and
>| found that the wiring doesn't seem to be right. I have checked out
>the wiring
>| and it is correct both on the truck and trailer. But when they are
>connected
>| together it only kinda works. When I have the running/headlights on, I
>get both
>| tail lights flashing when I put one of the blinkers on and my backup
>lights
>| come on? I think that I need a heavy-duty flasher relay for it. Does
>any one
>| know the part number I need for this? And where it is located under
>that dash?
>| Or am I way off base on this?
>
>Did you double-check your tow rating? IIRC, R/Ts can only handle a
>couple hundred pounds (the weight of the empty trailer) due tot he
>suspension mods.
>
>Or did they fix that in later years?
>
>- --
>- -andy
>
>http://home.rochester.rr.com/alevy/dakota - andy-dml@levyclan.us
>- --------------------------------------------
>"Whatever Adam does, do the opposite and you'll be fine"
> -Bob Tom
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