What is 7-way trailer plug?
The 7-Way Trailer Plug is around 2″ diameter connector that allows an additional pin for an auxiliary 12-volt power or backup lights. It is usually used for towing heavy-duty cargo trailers, aluminum trailers, dump trailers, utility / landscape trailers, equipment trailers, open car haulers and enclosed car haulers.
What is a 4 way trailer plug?
A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. There are other types of connectors as well.
How do you wire a 4 way trailer to a 7-way?
How to Wire a 4 Pin Trailer Connector to a 7 Pin Connector
- Cut the four-pin plug off of the trailer harness. Verify the harness color codes at each tail light.
- Turn on the tow vehicle tail lights. Probe the seven-pin connector with a test light.
- Splice the seven-pin trailer plug leads to the trailer harness.
What’s the difference between a 4 pin and a 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 kind of plugs and sockets do I need for a trailer?
CURT plugs and sockets are available in all standard connector formats and are designed to give you a reliable connection every time you plug your trailer into your vehicle. CURT offers several different connectors to accommodate various types of trailers and vehicles.
Do you need a trailer connector wiring adapter?
To ensure your trailer has safe, visible, and legal lighting, a trailer connector wiring adapter may be a necessary towing accessory.
What kind of connectors do Curt trailers use?
All CURT connectors are made with quality to be long-lastin,g and many have bonded wires to keep the connection neat and protected. Most of our flat connectors feature rubber-molded construction, while our round connectors come in plastic and die-cast metal options.
How is Hopkins towing solutions trailer wire adapter rated?
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