What is involved in adding a tow package to a truck?

Answer by  mjhughes (62)

Install a wiring harness to connect your car's lights and brakes to the trailer's lights and brakes. Then bolt the receiver to the frame of your car.

Answer by  JimBeam (34)

There are two main phases, the tow hitch and the electrical connectors. The hitch is not hard because most trucks will already have the holes for the frame bolts. Your retailer will get you the right model. For the electrical, you will need a tester to find out which wires power your signals and then attach the wiring harness.

Answer by  Ricky21 (19)

Go to any auto part store and buy the 4 pin wiring "plug n play" adapter. Then get a Class-III receiver hitch and it should bolt on. You remove existing bumper frame bolts, slide the hitch up there, and put everything back together. You may need to get longer bolts

Answer by  matt42 (149)

In most cases adding a tow package is quite simple. They will tap into your electrical system for electronics of the trailer you will be pulling. Then they will drill a few holes into your frame to mount the trailer hitch to it after its mounted up their usually done.

Answer by  icecreamman940 (82)

Because of the intense weight of objects being towed, the towing bracket must be welded to the frame of the truck. Welding a truck frame is very dangerous because poking holes in the frame from excessive heat weakens it. Towing packages are almost never sold for individual installation. Consult a professional.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

All you need to do too add a tow package is to go buy the kit and install it usualy it only takes like 6 to 8 bolts.

Answer by  bb (674)

check to see what the truck is capable of towing. also, check with auto repair center and see what kind of add on kit is available for your type of truck.

Answer by  bb (674)

you need to check with your dealer to see if your truck is capable of towing the desired weight that you want to pull. also there are various add on kits for trucks.

Answer by  bb (674)

you need to check and see what your truck is capable of towing. you can buy towing kits to add to your truck.

Answer by  Karthikeyan (60)

Iam Wondering if you can add the tow package to a truck that didnt come factory outfitted? If you can, anyone know of approximate cost?