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Looks like you have a 4 pin so that’s a good start. Even if you don’t have all the wiring such as reverse or brake, power it could easily be run. I have done that before on some trucks. You can cut the wiring you have and add a 7 blade socket.

You can use this wiring guide to help you. Make sure if you do run power from the battery you fuse it at the battery. I also recommend the largest gauge the blade connector will work with so you get the best charge on your batteries from the alternator (longer/shorter wire will have voltage drop).

If your vehicle does not have a brake controller by the OEM then you will wire that into the 7 way blade.

You need to install the six round female connector and I’m pretty sure you can buy the connector with plug-and-play for your exact vehicle, this one may fit. U-Haul stores sell them as well.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00GUPKDTW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TVRGDbX4CDV6P

We actually bought a 13 pin and 7 blade housing and did it ourselves because nobody makes a harness like that.

docooler Tirol 13-Pin Trailer Plug 13-Pole Connector 12V Towbar Towing Caravan Truck Plug N Type Trailer End Plastic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S97S56C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_S-juzb7EFQ4D8

Hopkins 47185 Multi-Tow Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Q80GS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MakuzbBPYZNTN

We didn't use the 4 pin on the second link. Just cut it off. Assuming you haven't already wired up the brake controller, you need to tap into the red and black wire for the brake pedal and recommend a posi tap for that.

Good luck!

Its an inline probably 6.3 mm crimp (the one in the picture has probably been machine crimped but you can use these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/insulated-Female-terminals-connectors-Delivery/dp/B00A3VETO4/ref=sr_1_7?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1482250808&sr=1-7&keywords=terminal+crimps

They are pretty easily obtained especially for car stereo stuff
You can also get a male to go into this female unit

OP. go here: http://learn.adafruit.com/ssh-to-beaglebone-black-over-usb/installing-drivers-windows

1. Connect via USB after installing the adhoc networking drivers
   
2. Change your wireless subnet to include 192.168.7.*** (config your router to do this--starting IP = 192.168.7.100 subnet mask : 255.255.255.0)
   
3. Open up your terminal (in mac/linux, or putty in windows) and ssh to
   
   192.168.7.2
   
   User: root
   password: <blank>
   
   (no password!)
   
   If you are right about the changes you made you can just rename the file (unless you overwrote the conf file and it's not just being created from the factory); otherwise you should still be able to use this method to restore any files necessary (http://forum.kncminer.com/forum/main-category/main-forum/8941-ugent-who-can-extract-the-emmc-content-from-your-jupiter-for-me/page2)
   
   edit: it looks like they nerfed your board;
   get something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Gino-Straight-Solder-Female-Connector/dp/B0094DXENY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382424200&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+solder (or harvest a usb connector from something else)
   

I ordered these from amazon for $3.33 US free shipping. Downside is it's taking several weeks to get here (I'm assuming it's on a slow boat from China).

Parts list with links to the items I bought from Amazon

1x - Proline 12ft 7-Way Trailer Plug Cord with 7-Pole Wiring Junction Box Weatherproof and Corrosion Resistant

1x - NSi Industries TORK C530M In-Wall Spring Wound 30-Minute Commercial Grade Mechanical Interval Timer Switch

3x - ALITOVE 16.4ft 5050 SMD Black PCB Cool White LED Flexible Strip Ribbon Light 5M 300 LEDs Waterproof IP65 DC 12V for Home Garden Commercial Area Lighting

25ft of Red 14awg wire from Lowe's

25ft of Black 14awg wire from Lowe's

One spare switch box that was lying around

Various amount of Zip Ties

6 Tap connectors for 14awg-18awg wires

Also used a soldering iron to connect the LEDs to the 14awg wire before using tap connectors

Sure, it can be done, but will require hacking into the wiring on the Explorer.

Also this cable may work...

Or this...

Here you go you can use the Amazon link or use the second link to go to the Reese site and use where to buy to look for a local store.

https://www.amazon.com/Tow-Ready-20223-Trailer-Harness/dp/B001GKBE3K


http://www.reeseprod.com/products/electrical-wiring/6-7-way-connectors/7-way-connector-car-end/!FQHI|fPlggHGfTcl5GFqPRqFGQKA9uN

[Motor with fan] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N26LGZU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518053380&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=12v+motor+propeller&dpPl=1&dpID=41a-2U-jzBL&ref=plSrch)

[5V voltage regulator] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0094DXENY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1518053519&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=female+usb+port&dpPl=1&dpID=517OGtdvdfL&ref=plSrch)

[Female USB port] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0094DXENY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1518053519&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=female+usb+port&dpPl=1&dpID=517OGtdvdfL&ref=plSrch)

http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufacturing-56153-CURT-T-Connector/dp/B007R3OS9C/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Hyundai%7C3&Model=Veloster%7C21524&Year=2012%7C2012&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleId=3&vehicleType=automotive

This is the one I bought.

https://www.amazon.com/Eaz-Lift-64859-Complete-Trailer-Connector/dp/B002UC14MO

This is what I own

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Curt Hitch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007D5480S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Curt Wire Harness

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFMVDT4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Curt Cargo Carrier

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JF53ZEE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Lowes Utility Trailer

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Carry-On-Trailer-3-5-ft-x-5-ft-Wire-Mesh-Utility-Trailer/3680952

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Tractor Supply Poly Cargo Box

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tractor-supply-co-heavy-duty-poly-utility-storage-box-44-in?cm_vc=-10005

hitch pin

The front hubs are AISIN FHT-018. Warn sells a kit as PN 29918 Spindle Nut Kit for the conversion, or you can get the parts from Toyota but I don't know their part numbers.

Do you have a trailer hitch harness that has a little converter box like this?

Those things do not like LEDs.

You remove tow hitches? My rear hitch is bolted to a drop plate, bolted to the steel girder that replaces my rear crossmember.

This sort of thing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AB-Tools-Maypole-Forged-Steel-Coupling/dp/B01M7VIFRH

The front clevis hitch for recovery sticking out of the front bumper is at knee height. You learn not to bash into that after the first time...