trailer light plug adapter
camels
Reg. Apr 2009
Posted 2009-05-06 10:30 PM (#104574)
Subject: trailer light plug adapter


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My new trailer has a 7 way pin connector (common semi plug) as it was used by a commercial cattle hauler, and my truck has the 7 way rv blade socket. Is there an adapter that I can simply hook on to the plug for this conversion or will I need to rewire the plug?
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genebob
Reg. Nov 2007
Posted 2009-05-06 11:39 PM (#104578 - in reply to #104574)
Subject: RE: trailer light plug adapter


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It would be best to put an all new 7 pin RV plug on the trailer. As has been reported on this forum many times, you have a greater chance of problems with an adapter. A new plug is fairly inexpensive and can be put on in about 10 minutes. As some others would advise put some dialectic grease on each of the connections to help prevent corrosion.
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2009-05-07 8:22 AM (#104597 - in reply to #104574)
Subject: RE: trailer light plug adapter


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Ditto. Excellent advice by Genebob
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Hitch and go
Reg. Apr 2004
Posted 2009-05-07 5:39 PM (#104634 - in reply to #104574)
Subject: RE: trailer light plug adapter


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Make sure your trailer does not have seperate turn and brake lights.  If it does the new plug will not work.
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greyhorse
Reg. Nov 2005
Posted 2009-05-07 11:13 PM (#104651 - in reply to #104574)
Subject: RE: trailer light plug adapter



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I was going to say the same thing about the lights. Does it just have the plug or is it wired to be hooked to a commercial truck? I know there are kits to go from a commercial truck to a rv type wiring but I don't know about the other way around.
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