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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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I've got a 2005 Bonneville. Would like to add trailer wiring. I see some adapters the you need to run a power wire for and the old tried and true adapter that does not require a power wire. Is there any reason I need the adapter with the power wire?

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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 04:34 AM
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Only if the trailer you are towing has built in power brakes. Otherwise, a simple 5 wire will be just fine.
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Thank you.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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I did some checking and did not find a "plug and play" connector for the 2005 Bonneville, checked with vendors like Curt Manufacturing. Looks like you may have to splice in the trailer wiring.
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