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| richardL |
 Jul 29 2003, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 27-January 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 201 Region Association: None  |
Can someone explain the standard types of connectors between the tow vehicle and a typical trailer.
Mostly I recall seeing a circular plug, 6 pin I think. However, my Explorer and other vehicles I've looked at has an inline 4 pin connector attached. So, if I wanted to tow do I have to buy an adapter to the circular connector, or do trailers have a 4 pin inline connector or what? What type of connector would be found on most car trailers? Thanks, Richard |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 29 2003, 10:43 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,340 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California 
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Like you my 4Runner had the inline 4 pin. When I bought a trailer (great deal BTW) the shop told me to go to a round 7 pin so I could control the brakes on the trailer.
I went to an RV shop and for $400 got the wiring and brake controller bought and installed. I think it only uses 6 of the connections, with the 7th available for other apps. Good luck!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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richardL Trailer Question Jul 29 2003, 02:05 PM
tryan four pin is most common. my trucks always come wit... Jul 29 2003, 02:17 PM Mueller Trailer Wiring Connectors
My truck has the 7-pole... Jul 29 2003, 02:25 PM URY914 What Mueller said.
Paul Jul 29 2003, 02:28 PM
URY914 The 7 pins are for:
1. right turn
2. left turn
3. ... Jul 30 2003, 05:35 AM |
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