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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Sep 08, 2018

2013 explorer toad wiring?

Hello everyone. I`ve been looking for a plug and play wiring kit for our Explorer. I don`t want to cut into the factory wiring to install diodes and such, I can do it but I`de rather it be plug and play like the kit we put in my buddy`s `11 Focus. I`ve come across universal kits but nothing vehicle specific. Anyone know of anything available?

Thanks!
  • blownstang01 wrote:
    I have searched and couldn't find anything when I did our 2014. Bit the bullet and installed the diodes, bought a universal kit from e-trailer. Good Luck!


    That’s probably what I’ll end up doing!
  • I have searched and couldn't find anything when I did our 2014. Bit the bullet and installed the diodes, bought a universal kit from e-trailer. Good Luck!
  • Try contacting Hopkins directly.

    Also remember that many "newer" vehicles now have LED brake/tail lights which can not be connected in parallel to the TV light. Also, many "newer" vehicles now electronics that "monitor" even incandescent bulbs for proper operation
  • Thanks. I asked etrailer and they have nothing. I don’t want the magnetic lights. Looks cheap and will scratch the paint when put on and off in the same area all the time. I guess I will have to go with the splice kit.

    Thanks everyone.
  • Plug and Play by Tekonsha, Demco and Hopkins all listed HERE.

    Oops, sorry wrong end of the car. Try those three anyway but Bargman is a possibility and etrailer.com may have something.
  • There are universal kits that supply separate bulbs and wiring that install inside the rear light housing and plug in like a simple trailer. You can get wired or wireless magnetic lights that stick to top of vehicle.( makes it look like it is being taken away by a tow truck ). Roadmaster makes a separate lighting kit.