Are there different 7 pin trailer connectors?
7 Way Trailer Connectors There are two different types of 7-way connectors, one with flat pins (blades) and one with round pins. The round pin connectors are very uncommon, while flat pins are common and often found on newer SUVs and trucks that come from the factory rigged with a trailer hitch.
What is the difference between 4 pin and 7 pin trailer plug?
The only real functional difference between them is that on part # 37185 the 4-pole trailer connector is located to the side of the 7-way, rather than under it as with # HM47180. Both adapters plug in at an existing 4-pole vehicle connector and re-format those lighting signals to the 7-way configuration.
What does a 7 way trailer plug do?
How to hook up your trailer’s 7-way plug. The 7-Way Trailer Plug is a round 2″ diameter connector that allows an additional pin for an auxiliary 12-volt power or backup lights. It is usually used for towing a heavy-duty landscaping trailer, car trailer, boat trailer, horse trailer, travel trailer, construction trailer, and larger trailers.
Can you plug a 7 way into a 4 Way Connector?
Simply plug the trailer-end connector into the vehicle-end connector, and you’re ready to roll. IF YOU HAVE A 4-WAY CONNECTOR If your vehicle has a 4-way connector, the easiest way to add a 7-way is with an adapter kit like the ETBC7, which includes everything you need to convert your 4-way into a 7-way.
What’s the color of the 7 Way Plug?
This may be a different color. • Brown post is the right turn signal – Brown wire however, it’s green for most trailers. • Black post is the 12-volt hot wire – Black wire. • Yellow post is used for auxiliary circuit. Reverse lights etc. 99% of trailers do not have this wired into 7-way plug.
How does a 7 way trailer winch work?
The wiring that feeds the 12-volt accessory circuit on the 7-way trailer connector is of insufficient gauge to allow enough power to pass through to run a trailer mounted winch. The main function of that circuit would be for lighter-duty applications, such as providing power for interior trailer lights or to maintain a trailer mounted battery.