Adapter to Convert 6-Pin Flat Trailer Connector to 7-Way
Question:
Have motor home 2006 Ford f-53. It has a flat 6 pin round female at the back for trailer hook up. Need to go to 7 round for car hauler trailer, with breakaway 12volt battery. Would like plug and play to new 7 round that I have to mount on motor home. Dont want to splice if possible. The motor home was sold new in Canada and lived there for years. Is this flat 6 pin hook up a Canada thing?? The reason I think that is because on iRV2 forum there was a Canada person talking about their 6 pin flat fitting. Thanks
asked by: Dennis
Expert Reply:
I'm not familiar with a 6 pin flat trailer connector. What you describe might have been a proprietary connector Ford used on the F53 chassis for their factory 7-way to plug into.
Unfortunately, unless you can locate the OEM 7-way that would have the 6 pin plug on the other end, you'll need to do some splicing.
I'd recommend you begin by using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to confirm that what you've found is indeed a trailer connector. Activate each lighting function and test the sockets to see if you have signal. The green wire usually carries the right turn/brake, left turn/brake is usually carried on the yellow wire and the running light is usually carried on the brown wire. A red or orange wire usually carries the 12-volt power from the battery and the blue wire would usually carry the brake output voltage.
If the connector you found is active, to splice in a 7-way I'd recommend the Hopkins # HM40975-11998. The pigtail included with the connector uses a different wire color code that usual, see the bottom of the product description page for a description of the color coding.
Products Referenced in This Question
7-Pole and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Sockets w/ Mounting Bracket and Wiring - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
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Adapter 7-Pole to 6-Pole and 4-Pole with Cover - Universal - Center Pin Brake
- Trailer Wiring
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- Multi-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
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