Posted 2011-03-20 6:00 PM (#131890) Subject: Question on electrical cables
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I am picking up my first trailer on Saturday. I have a question regarding the electrical cables. I have a new Dodge Ram 2011 that I will be towing with. Trailer is an Eby 2H GN. The outlets on my truck are outside the bed by the license plate. I don't have any outlets in the bed. Is this a problem when connecting the electrical cable, to run it outside the bed?
Posted 2011-03-20 6:38 PM (#131891 - in reply to #131890) Subject: RE: Question on electrical cables
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Not a problem at all, lots of people do it that way. Depending on the age of the trailer you may need an adapter from the old style trailer plug to a camper style plug.
Posted 2011-03-20 6:42 PM (#131892 - in reply to #131890) Subject: RE: Question on electrical cables
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Oh good! It's a brand new trailer, so hopefully should not be any problems. I was getting some trailering lessons from my BM, and her trailer, which is a 2003, plugs into an outlet in her bed. Turns out she had to have the outlet put in (truck is a 2008 I think), so I wasn't sure.
Posted 2011-03-20 8:36 PM (#131896 - in reply to #131890) Subject: RE: Question on electrical cables
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It is really nice to have the plug installed in the bed of your truck. I would reccomend having it done at your earliest convience. Any good trailer shop can do this modificaton for you. Happy trailering..
Posted 2011-03-20 8:43 PM (#131897 - in reply to #131896) Subject: RE: Question on electrical cables
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Thanks for the responses. I did go ahead and email my contact at the trailer dealer. They are going to put the hitch in for me when I pick it up, perhaps they can do the outlet as well. We'll see.
Posted 2011-03-20 11:14 PM (#131906 - in reply to #131890) Subject: RE: Question on electrical cables
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If you get them to install a in bed plug, mention that you DO NOT WANT THEM TO USE SCOTCH LOCKS. These are little crimp on wire taps, very notorious for making a poor connection and failing after a while. Solder joints are my preference. There are some companys that offer a plug in adapter.
Question on electrical cables
