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Old 11-23-2022 | 09:21 AM
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Ground for trailer wiring

I am adding the wiring for a small utility trailer. I read the towing specs for the HHR and will be well within the limits.

My question is the instructions say to drill a hole for the ground wire to the frame. No real frame. It also says not through body or exterior. Is the floor back near the tailgate considered frame for a ground.

Just sitting here thinking maybe it will be obvious when I get out there.😀

Thanks
Old 11-23-2022 | 09:25 AM
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If you remove the load floor and spare tire cover, you'll see where the battery is grounded.
Old 11-23-2022 | 09:34 AM
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I grounded my trailer harness inside the drivers side access hole , like this member did

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...-wiring-32903/
Old 11-23-2022 | 10:33 AM
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I grounded my trailer harness inside the drivers side access hole , like this member did

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...-wiring-32903/
Thanks. I probably would have seen that when I went out. I tend to overthink these projects. I should gave just looked.😀
Old 11-23-2022 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
If you remove the load floor and spare tire cover, you'll see where the battery is grounded.
Thanks. I'll check there too.

Bill
Old 11-23-2022 | 06:18 PM
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Thanks. I probably would have seen that when I went out. I tend to overthink these projects. I should gave just looked.😀
That link was great. Thanks.

I was right though. I over thought it. I should have just gone out and looked. It was a very easy install.
Old 11-23-2022 | 06:24 PM
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Awesome! Thanks for the follow up!
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