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| Finish | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT |
| Main Body Shape | Round |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Mount Type Description | Blank |
| Receiver Tube Size | 2 IN |
| Side Application Type Description | Blank |
| Tongue Weight (TW) | 350 LB |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts) |
| Weight Carrying Capacity (WC) | 3,500 LB |
| Weight Distribution (WD) | 5,000 LB |
| Weight Distribution Tongue Weight (WDTW) | 500 LB |
| Material | Blank |
| Mount Type Description | Blank |
| Output Type | 4-Way Flat |
| Side Application Type Description | Blank |
| T-Connector Location | S1,S2 |
| Tail Light Circuits | 6.0 Amps |
| Turn and Brake Circuits | 3.0 Amps |
| Warranty | One-Year Limited Warranty |
| Battery-Powered | Yes |
| Converter Type | Circuit Protected, Powered, Potted |
| Electrical System Type | 3W |
| Finish | N/A |
| Ball Diameter | 2 IN |
| 10282 | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Drop | 2 IN |
| Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) | 7,500 LB |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Receiver Tube Size | 2 IN |
| Shank Diameter | 2 IN |
| Tongue Weight (TW) | 750 LB |
| Truckload Dom Pickup Location | Eau Claire, Wi |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts) |
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2023 | Nissan Qashqai | — |
Yes, CURT part number 13078 is designed for 2011-Present Nissan Quest minivans. The manual confirms compatibility with this model and year range.
Yes, the hitch is compatible with vehicles equipped with a factory tow hook. During installation, you will remove the existing tow hook by removing its hardware through access holes in the trunk pan and from underneath the vehicle. Return the tow hook and hardware to the vehicle owner.
The CURT 13078 has two capacity ratings depending on how it is used. As a weight-carrying hitch: 3,500 lbs. trailer weight and 300 lbs. tongue weight. As a weight-distribution hitch: 5,000 lbs. trailer weight and 500 lbs. tongue weight. The hitch itself weighs 120 lbs. Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
You will need: 18mm socket, 19mm socket, ratchet, 9-inch extension, and a torque wrench. Safety glasses should be worn at all times during installation. No drilling is required.
The hitch includes 8 HHCS M12x1.25 bolts (part number 10-10277) and 8 S-CON washers 1/2-inch (part number 30-00149). These fasteners are used to attach the hitch to the vehicle's frame.
Two people may be required to ease installation, according to the manual. If you are hesitant to undertake this task on your own, contact an authorized CURT installer for additional assistance.
Professional installers typically complete the installation in 42 minutes. For DIY novice installers, allow approximately 60 minutes. These times assume you have the proper tools and follow all instructions carefully.
No, drilling is not required. The hitch uses existing weldnuts on both the driver and passenger side frame rails.
All M12 hardware must be torqued to 86 ft-lbs. This includes both the bottom bolts and the bolts installed through the access holes in the trunk pan. Use a torque wrench to ensure proper tightness.
Leave all bolts loose initially. First, loosely install the bottom bolts and washers. Then loosely install the bolts and washers through the access holes in the trunk pan. Only after all bolts are in place should you torque all M12 hardware to 86 ft-lbs.
The hitch mounts to existing weldnuts on both the driver and passenger side frame rails. Access to the upper mounting points is through holes in the trunk pan. To reach these access holes, carefully pull back the carpet on each side of the trunk pan from inside the vehicle. Two rubber plugs must be removed from each side before installation.
Return the tow hook and all its hardware to the vehicle owner. The manual specifies that you should remove the tow hook by removing its hardware through access holes in the trunk pan and then from underneath the vehicle.
Yes. After torquing all M12 hardware to 86 ft-lbs, replace the rubber plugs in the trunk pan and tuck the carpet back into its original position.
After installation is complete, verify that all M12 fasteners are torqued to 86 ft-lbs. The manual emphasizes that you should periodically check the receiver hitch to ensure all fasteners remain tight and all structural components are sound.
Periodically check the receiver hitch to ensure all fasteners are tight and all structural components are sound. The manual does not specify an exact interval, but regular inspection is essential for safe towing.
Never exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. While the CURT 13078 is rated for up to 3,500 lbs. trailer weight and 300 lbs. tongue weight as a weight-carrying hitch (or 5,000 lbs. trailer and 500 lbs. tongue as a weight-distribution hitch), your Nissan Quest may have a lower manufacturer limit. Always defer to the vehicle manufacturer's specification.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times while installing this product. If you are hesitant to undertake this installation task on your own, contact an authorized CURT installer for additional assistance.
Yes, the CURT 13078 is designed for 2011-Present Nissan Quest minivans. No drilling is required.
Weight-carrying: 3,500 lbs. trailer, 300 lbs. tongue. Weight-distribution: 5,000 lbs. trailer, 500 lbs. tongue. Never exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
18mm and 19mm sockets, ratchet, 9-inch extension, torque wrench, and safety glasses. No drilling required.
Professional installation: 42 minutes. DIY novice: 60 minutes. Two people may be required to ease installation.
All M12 hardware must be torqued to 86 ft-lbs. Install bolts loosely first, then torque after all fasteners are in place.
Periodically check that all fasteners are tight and structural components are sound. Verify all M12 bolts are torqued to 86 ft-lbs after installation.
Wear safety glasses at all times during installation. Never exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. Contact an authorized CURT installer if you are hesitant to install it yourself.
The kit includes: one 30 amp auto-resetting circuit breaker, two #10 ring terminals, two 3/8" ring terminals, two 1/2" ring terminals, three 12-10 gauge butt connectors, 10 feet of 10 ga black/white duplex wire, 20 feet of 10 ga blue cross-linked wire, and eight 8.5" cable ties.
Yes, but with a critical difference: these vehicles require the stop signal wire to be spliced to the light green wire on the turn signal harness connector under the dash, not to the brake pedal switch. Do NOT connect to the red wire with green stripe, as serious damage may occur. All other vehicles connect to the brake pedal switch instead.
You will need: a test light, wire stripper/cutter, crimp tool, and 3/8" box end wrench. The test light is used to identify the cold (switched) side of the brake pedal switch.
Yes. The manual cautions to disconnect the tow vehicle's negative battery cable before installation. Reconnect it only in the final step after all wiring is complete.
Mount the 30 amp circuit breaker near the tow vehicle's positive battery terminal. This keeps the power wire run as short as possible and protects the circuit.
Use 10 gauge (10 ga) black wire from the duplex wire included in the kit. Strip 3/8" of insulation from each end. Crimp a #10 ring terminal to the end that attaches to the circuit breaker stud labeled 'BAT', and a 3/8" or 1/2" ring terminal (sized to fit your battery terminal) to the end that attaches to the positive battery terminal.
Feed the 10 ga duplex wire from the brake controller in the cockpit through the firewall into the engine compartment toward the battery. Cut to length as needed. At the battery end, crimp a 3/8" or 1/2" ring terminal to the white wire and a #10 ring terminal to the black wire. Attach the black wire to the circuit breaker stud labeled 'AUX' and tighten the nut with a 3/8" box end wrench.
When passing the duplex wire through the firewall into the engine compartment, use an existing grommet, add a new grommet, or fill the hole with silicone rubber to insulate and protect the wire. The same protection applies when passing the blue cross-linked wire through any sheet metal at the rear of the vehicle.
In the cockpit, attach the black duplex wire to the brake controller's battery wire (typically black) and the white duplex wire to the brake controller's ground wire (typically white). Use either one of the supplied yellow butt connectors or solder the leads together and insulate with heat shrink tubing.
Locate the brake pedal switch on the back side of the vehicle's brake pedal. Use a test light or volt meter to identify the 'cold' or switched side—this terminal will only show power when the brake pedal is depressed. Attach the stop signal wire (typically red) from the brake controller to the cold side of the switch using a wire tap.
Locate the semi-circle turn signal harness connector on the steering column under the dash. It has two rows of wires: a row of four and a row of seven. Attach the stop signal wire (typically red) from the brake controller to the light green wire using a wire tap. Do NOT connect to the red wire with green stripe, as serious damage may occur.
Feed the 10 ga blue cross-linked wire from the brake controller to the trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle, taking up any slack in the wire. When passing through any sheet metal, use an existing grommet, add a new grommet, or fill the hole with silicone rubber to protect the wire.
Attach the blue cross-linked wire to the brake controller's electric brake wire (typically blue) using one of the supplied yellow butt connectors or by soldering and insulating with heat shrink tubing. At the rear of the vehicle, trim any loose blue wire and attach it to the trailer connector's electric brake terminal. Refer to the trailer connector's wiring diagram for the correct terminal location.
Secure any loose wires with the cable ties provided. Connect the black power wire from the circuit breaker to the positive side of the battery. Connect the white ground wire from the brake controller to the negative side of the battery. Finally, reconnect the tow vehicle's negative battery cable to the battery.
The circuit breaker is 30 amps and auto-resetting. It must be mounted near the positive battery terminal and connected directly to the positive battery terminal via the included black 10 gauge wire.
Use a 3/8" box end wrench to tighten the nuts on the circuit breaker studs labeled 'BAT' and 'AUX'.
The kit includes 10 feet of 10 gauge black/white duplex wire for the battery and brake controller connections, and 20 feet of 10 gauge blue cross-linked wire for the electric brake signal to the trailer connector.
Black wire connects to the positive battery and circuit breaker. White wire connects to the brake controller ground and negative battery. Red wire is the stop signal wire from the brake controller. Blue wire is the electric brake signal wire. The manual notes these are 'typically' these colours but recommends confirming with your brake controller documentation.
Yes. You can solder the leads together and insulate with heat shrink tubing as an alternative to using the supplied yellow butt connectors. This applies to connections between the duplex wire and the brake controller wires, and between the blue cross-linked wire and the brake controller.
The black power wire must connect directly to the positive battery terminal via the 30 amp circuit breaker. Connecting to the fuse panel or any other accessory wiring may damage vehicle wiring and cause trailer brake failure. The circuit breaker protects the circuit and must be the only protection between the battery and the brake control system.
Do NOT connect the stop signal wire to the red wire with green stripe on the turn signal harness. Serious damage may occur. Connect only to the light green wire. Also, do not connect to the brake pedal switch on these vehicles; use the turn signal harness instead.
The kit is universal but requires an existing trailer connector and brake controller. 1989-1991 Ford E & F-Series with ABS use a different stop signal connection (turn signal harness instead of brake pedal switch). Consult your brake controller documentation for compatibility.
No drilling is required. The kit connects to existing components: the battery, brake controller, brake pedal switch (or turn signal harness on 1989-1991 Ford E & F-Series with ABS), and trailer connector.
Do NOT connect the stop signal wire to the red wire with green stripe on the turn signal harness—serious damage may occur. Connect to the light green wire instead, and do not use the brake pedal switch.
Connecting to the fuse panel or accessory wiring may damage vehicle wiring and cause trailer brake failure. The 30 amp circuit breaker must be the only protection between the battery and the brake control system.
Yes, the Curt 56342 Custom Wiring Harness is designed for Nissan Quest SUVs, mini and full-sized vans. The installation instructions confirm this application.
The Curt 56342 is a custom wiring harness that provides trailer lighting connections for your Nissan Quest. It connects to the vehicle's taillight assemblies and includes a converter box to manage signal and tail/running lamp circuits for trailer operation.
You will need: ratchet, 10mm socket, socket extension, flat blade screwdriver, panel trim removal tool, wire stripper, wire crimper, cutting tool, and fish wire. The manual also references an included CME-PCL-INS sheet for battery connection routing.
The manual does not explicitly state whether to disconnect the battery before beginning installation. However, Step 10 instructs you to reconnect the negative battery terminal at the end of the installation, which implies it should be disconnected first. Consult your vehicle owner's manual or the manufacturer for specific guidance on battery disconnection procedures.
Open the vehicle tailgate and remove the two 10mm bolts holding each taillight assembly in place. Remove both taillights carefully to avoid damaging the alignment tabs. You will reinstall them after routing the wiring harness.
Route the custom wiring harness with the yellow wire along the rear bumper and up behind the fender to the opening underneath the removed driver-side taillight. The harness end with the yellow wire connects at the driver side (S1). Route the harness end with the green wire to the passenger side (S2) along the rear bumper. Use fish wire to help guide the harness. The 4-flat connector should be routed to the center of the vehicle when in use, and rolled up and stored out of the way when not in use.
Locate the vehicle taillight wiring harness connectors (they will be similar to those on the custom harness). Separate the connectors from the taillight housing carefully to avoid damaging the locking tabs. Insert the custom wiring harness end (yellow wire for driver side, green wire for passenger side) between the separated connectors. Make sure the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place, then reinstall the taillight.
Mount the black converter box in a flat, clean surface that is out of the path of spray and debris from the rear wheels and road. Use the provided double-sided tape and cable ties to secure it. Failure to mount the box in a protected area can cause loss of warranty, product failure, overheating and potential fire.
Drilling may be required for the ground wire connection. If a suitable grounding point (such as an existing screw with nut in the vehicle frame) is not available near the connector, you will need to drill a 3/32" pilot hole for the provided screw. Before drilling, check for miscellaneous items that may be hidden behind or under any surface to avoid damage and personal injury.
Signal circuits are rated at 3.0 amps per side. Tail and running circuits are rated at 6.0 amps total. The battery connection must be fuse-protected with a 10-amp maximum fuse. Do not exceed the product rating or the tow vehicle lamp load rating, whichever is lower.
The harness includes: yellow wire (routes to driver-side taillight, S1), green wire (routes to passenger-side taillight, S2), white wire (ground wire with ring terminal), and black wire (power wire from vehicle battery). The 4-flat connector is routed to the center of the vehicle when in use.
Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector, such as an existing screw with nut in the vehicle frame. The area should be free of rust, dirt and paint. If no suitable point exists, drill a 3/32" pilot hole for the provided screw. Secure the white ground wire using the ring terminal and the provided screw. Before drilling, check for hidden items to avoid damage and personal injury.
The battery connection must be fuse-protected with a 10-amp maximum fuse. Exceeding this rating can cause loss of warranty, overheating and potential fire. Do not exceed the product rating or the tow vehicle lamp load rating, whichever is lower.
Do not exceed the product rating or the tow vehicle lamp load rating, whichever is lower. The manual does not specify a maximum towing or lamp load capacity; consult your vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for this information.
Once installed, test for proper function by using a test light or connecting a properly wired trailer. All steps must be followed to ensure the wiring harness will function properly.
Reinstall all items removed during installation, reconnect the negative battery terminal, and install the provided 4-flat dust cover to help prevent corrosion. Secure any loose wires with the provided cable ties. Test for proper function using a test light or by connecting a properly wired trailer.
The Curt 56342 includes: custom wiring harness with yellow, green, white and black wires, black converter box, ring terminal for ground wire, provided screw for grounding, double-sided tape and cable ties for mounting the converter box, 4-flat dust cover, and a reference to an included CME-PCL-INS sheet for battery power routing.
Yes, the Curt 56342 Custom Wiring Harness is designed for Nissan Quest SUVs, mini and full-sized vans.
Drilling may be required if no suitable grounding point exists near the connector. You may need to drill a 3/32" pilot hole for the provided ground screw.
The battery connection must be fuse-protected with a 10-amp maximum fuse. Exceeding this rating can cause loss of warranty, overheating and potential fire.
Yellow wire (driver-side taillight), green wire (passenger-side taillight), white wire (ground), and black wire (battery power).
The 4-way flat electrical adapter converts a vehicle's 4-way flat trailer connector to other trailer connector types (6-way round, 7-way RV blade, or dual 4-way flat). This allows you to tow trailers with different connector styles. Single-output models (57184, 57183, 57185, 57626, 57676) convert to one connector type; dual-output models (57604, 57624, 57672, 57674, 57102) provide two different connector outputs simultaneously.
Yes. Your vehicle must be equipped with a 4-way flat trailer connector. If your vehicle does not have one, you will need to install a custom wiring harness or other 4-way flat trailer connector before installing this adapter.
Both convert a 4-way flat connector to a 7-way RV blade. The difference is that 57185 includes a mounting bracket, while 57184 does not.
Both convert a 4-way flat connector to a 6-way round. The difference is that 57626 includes a mounting bracket, while 57183 does not.
Curt offers three dual-output models that provide both a 4-way flat and a 7-way RV blade output: part numbers 57672, 57674, and 57102. All three include a mounting bracket.
Curt offers two dual-output models that provide both a 4-way flat and a 6-way round output: part numbers 57604 and 57624. Both include a mounting bracket.
You will need: a 1/8" drill bit, drill, Phillips screwdriver, wire stripper, cutting tool, terminal crimpers, and a test light. The manual also lists three self-tapping screws (#10 - 1/2") as required, though these are not included with the product.
No. The three self-tapping screws (#10 - 1/2") used to attach the mounting bracket are not included and must be purchased separately.
Mount the combination harness in a location on the tow vehicle that is within reach of the trailer's wiring harness and near the center of the vehicle. The mounting bracket (if included) should be attached to the vehicle's bumper or other suitable surface.
Yes. You must drill two 1/8" holes: one for the grounding point and one (or more) for the mounting bracket. Before drilling, you must check for brake lines, fuel lines, wiring and other components that may be hidden behind or under the surface to avoid damage.
No. You must never attach the mounting bracket directly to the hitch by cutting, welding or drilling into the hitch. Mount it to the vehicle's bumper or other suitable surface instead.
The adapter uses four wires: Yellow (auxiliary or back-up lights), Blue (electric brakes), Black (positive power with appropriate inline fuse), and White (ground). All wires except black and white must be connected using 12 gauge (minimum) wire and butt connectors to the appropriate vehicle functions.
The white wire is the ground connection. It must be attached with a ring terminal to a 1/8" hole drilled in a suitable grounding point on the vehicle using a #10 - 1/2" self-tapping screw. This ground connection is required for the harness to work properly. The white wire on the vehicle's 4-way flat connector does not support the ground (-) functions of the combination harness.
Yes. The black wire (positive power) must be connected with an appropriate inline fuse. The manual does not specify the fuse amperage rating.
Use 12 gauge (minimum) wire for all connections. The manual specifies this minimum gauge for the remaining wires (yellow, blue, and black) when connecting to appropriate vehicle functions.
Failing to properly ground the product can cause loss of warranty, overheating and potential fire. The white wire must be securely attached to a clean grounding point using a #10 - 1/2" self-tapping screw in a 1/8" hole. The area must be clean of dirt, debris or undercoating.
Before drilling, you must check for brake lines, fuel lines, wiring and any other components that may be hidden behind or under the surface. Drilling into these components can cause damage and personal injury.
Do not exceed the product rating or the tow vehicle lamp load rating, whichever is lower. Exceeding either rating can cause damage or unsafe operation.
Confirm proper function with a test light or by using a properly functioning trailer. This verifies that all connections are working correctly before towing.
Secure any loose wires using cable ties or equivalent product to prevent them from moving, catching on components, or becoming damaged.
Your vehicle must have a 4-way flat trailer connector. If it does not, you will need to install a custom wiring harness or other 4-way flat connector first. Check the part number table to confirm the adapter converts to the connector type you need.
You must purchase three #10 - 1/2" self-tapping screws for the mounting bracket. You will also need an appropriate inline fuse for the black (positive power) wire; the manual does not specify the amperage.
Yes, you must drill two 1/8" holes: one for grounding and one for the mounting bracket. Before drilling, check for brake lines, fuel lines and wiring behind the surface. Never drill into the hitch.
Yellow = auxiliary/back-up lights; Blue = electric brakes; Black = positive power (needs inline fuse); White = ground (must be properly grounded or warranty is void and fire risk exists). Use 12 gauge minimum wire and butt connectors.
Proper grounding of the white wire is critical. Failing to ground it properly can cause loss of warranty, overheating and fire. The grounding point must be clean of dirt, debris and undercoating.
Test with a test light or by using a properly functioning trailer to confirm all connections work. Secure loose wires with cable ties.
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