summary: great product and easy to install
Pros: works great easy to install, even easier with the bumper off.
Cons: cheap crimp style butt connectors included.
Read below for my complete experience.
Installed this product on a 2016 V6 Chevy Colorado LT at the same time I was replacing the lackluster factory hitch, with a class IV manufactured by Draw-Tite ASIN: B00RBG32I8. The install is straight forward. I had already removed the bumper due to the fact I was installing a new hitch, but I'd recommend going through the trouble even if you aren't replacing the hitch. The color coding does not match between the factory wiring and this product, but on the back-side of the cardboard insert of this product it does have an accurate color conversion for convenience. The included crimp style butt connectors are cheap and in my honest opinion should be skipped. I used heat-shrink style crimp on butt connectors such as ASIN: B079DQFC59 , to prevent any corrosion in the long term. I am an electronics technician, so I spent a little extra time weather proofing the wiring and connectors, but this is probably unnecessary. After completing the crimping, I removed the old "dummy" plug with a small flat head screw driver and tossed it in a box and snapped the new receptacle in place. I then reached back under the bumper and plugged the connector into the receptacle. This was for sure one of the cleanest and easiest installs of a trailer wiring adapter I have done to date. With the attention to detail and care that I put into the process, it took me all of an hour. One thing to mention is that unless you have the factory towing package that includes the brake controller (I doubt that if you're reading this you do" you will not magically have the trailer brake abilities. You will still need to purchase a trailer brake controller. The wiring will be dead ended at the drivers side kick panel. With the exception of the brake controller functionality the rest of the wiring worked great and is of top notch quality.
| Manufacturer | Hopkins Towing Solution |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hopkins Towing Solutions |
| Model | 11141144 |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 5.5 inches |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Item model number | 41144 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Smooth |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 11141144 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
