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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug

Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug

Item # HM42137
Our Price: $72.34
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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup

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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup - Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug

  • 7 Round - Blade
  • Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
  • Hopkins

Mount this 7-way, RV-style connector in your truck bed to simplify hookup of your 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailer. Harness plugs into existing wiring and retains use of factory 7-pole at the bumper. 90-Degree-angled connector fits into tight spaces.


Features:

  • Provides 7-way, blade-style connector in your truck bed for hassle-free hookup of 5th-wheel and gooseneck trailers
    • Connector head is designed with 90-degree angle so it fits into tight spaces in truck-bed side rails
    • Lid with oversize hinge opens 180 degrees for easy connection
  • Retains the use of the 7-pole connector at the rear of your truck
  • Installs quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing required
    • Plug T-connector into factory wiring and your vehicle's factory-installed 7-way connector
    • Run 10' long wiring harness from rear bumper to truck bed
  • Offers enhanced weatherproofing with internal seals, corrosion-resistant terminals and rubber-coated copper wiring
  • Constructed of extremely durable ABS plastic
  • Includes self-tapping screws, dielectric grease packet and nylon ties for installation


Specs:

  • Harness length: 10'
  • Wire gauges:
    • Purple/green/yellow/brown: 16
    • Blue/red/white: 12
  • 3-Year limited warranty


This T-connector wiring harness uses your factory tow package to add a 7-way socket in your truck bed while also retaining the use of the 7-way at your vehicle's bumper. The harness plugs into the back of your 7-way at the bumper and also into your factory wiring. And it provides 10 feet of cord to run the second 7-way connector to your truck bed. Installing a second 7-way connector in your truck bed makes it easy to connect the 7-way plug from your fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer.



42137 Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Way Blade Plug


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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug - HM42137

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (131 Customer Reviews)

Mount this 7-way, RV-style connector in your truck bed to simplify hookup of your 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailer. Harness plugs into existing wiring and retains use of factory 7-pole at the bumper. 90-Degree-angled connector fits into tight spaces.

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2006 DodgeRam Pickup

Installed on my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 in ten minutes. Works excellent! No more draping my wiring harness over my tailgate!



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Very easy install. Way too long of a harness for my needs.



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2009 Dodge RAM 2500

Exactly what I needed. The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel 90-Degree Harness is truly plug 'n play. Once you decide on the truck bed location for the new 7-pole plug and drill the hole the rest is simply snap together and you're done. The new harness fit perfectly with the factory 7-pin connector and had plenty of length to allow for the new plug to be mounted conveniently in the truck bed wall. No more cable hanging out over the tailgate.

Steve M.

8/23/2014

I have used the Hopkins Endurance 90-degree harness monthly over past year since installation. I have also used the factory bumper 7-pole plug as my towing needs required. Both connectors work every time indicating a solid fit and good contact between the factory 7-pin connector and the added Hopkins Endurance connector. Very pleased with both ease of installation and performance.



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Works well. Defiantly better than installing a gooseneck under the bed hitch. You can swap the plate over to a fifth wheel plate with ease. 2 birds one stone. Defiantly recommend

Peter

8/16/2023

Working great



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Easy plug and play installation. So far so good.



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Plugged right in thanks



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Perfect, easy install. Pu bed was wired for 5th wheel or gooseneck in l5 minutes.



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Awesome product. Fast shipping to Hawaii



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Came on time perfect fit easy to install .



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2006 DodgeRam Pickup

Installation went great drill hole and plug everything in comes with enough wire to put virtually anywhere in the bed. I was very pleased with the quality of the connectors.



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2008DodgeRam Pickup

Easy to install, high quality good directions !



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2007 DodgeRam Pickup

This harness was a breeze to install. Simple unplug and plug back together, cannot be any easier. Harness was plenty long to locate the plugin anywhere you would choose. Factory style connectors worked perfect. Highly recommend this product and would absolutely buy again. Thanks etrailer for your quality products and wealth of application/installation info available!!!

Adam M.

1/26/2018

Very well just as expected.



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Have not installed yet, looks like 30 minute job! Plug and play.



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Didn’t end up needing so will return



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Worth every penny to keep everything in the bed when hooking to a fifth wheel or gooseneck. Very simple install with just needing a holesaw.



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Very good quality. And easy to install.
Everything needed for installation provided.



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High quality and good instructions. The manufacturer provides plenty of cable to put the additional connector virtually anywhere.

Bruce B.

8/16/2016

Both continue to work fine!



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Well made product. Heavy wiring. Easy to install. Worth the money!

Sam

3/19/2023

No problems with product. Works like a charm & is easier to plug in and out than my older unit.



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2003 DodgeRam Pickup

Trailer plug can't come unplugged or drag the ground anymore with connection inside of bed.

Brian

4/1/2018

Still works great



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2007 Dodge Ram-Pickup

Installed for a friend that had a camper. Plug and play other than the ground. Very straightforward and easy install. High quality product.

Paul S.

7/13/2018

Still working well. No complaints.



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Definitely plug and play. No installation or use problems at all! The simple way to add 5th wheel wiring capability!



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2005 DodgeRam Pickup

After using this plug adapter for a year I have been very satisfied. It was very easy to install, wiring plug was an exact fit. I use it for my fifth wheel travel trailer. I have not had any problems. Great product, thanks.



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2006 DodgeRam Pickup

Finally got the right part, my bad the first time, and the Hopkins wiring harness was in my 2006 Dodge Ram truck in less than 30 minutes. Most of your time will be spent drilling the hole in the side of the bed. I used a 2" hole saw vice the 2 & 1/8th (already had the 2" and didn't want to run out and buy another hole saw) and had no problems getting the harness through the hole. Hooked up the trailer and everything worked perfectly. There's plenty of harness, maybe too much, for any application in the truck bed. Great product!



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I Have had No Problems with this Product the Best plug and play for my application saved me time from having to splice wiring.

David

5/13/2017

The T-Wiring Harness that is sold bye etrailer.com is the best one on the market, I wish I had taken pics or Video of my install! I have had NO Problems with this product! I think the hardest part was deciding where to mount the 7 pin plug in the bed of my truck, very very clean application and looks like factory install I am very pleased with this product. This product is going to for many many years to come best product on the market!!!!



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2009 DodgeRam Pickup

Wow what a fantastic experience! It first started when I called to verify I was buying the right 5th wheel wiring kit for my 2009 Dodge Ram 2500. Nicky K was the salesperson that helped me out, she took the time to verify my order and she placed the order for me at that point, I chose the two day delivery option and it arrived on time as she promised.
The endurance professional grade 5th wheel wiring kit part # 42137 was so easy that it took me only 45 minutes to install from start to finish, and most of that time was Running the wire from the bed location to the back of the truck where the factory 7 pin receiver is located. this kit is truly plug and play!! If I could do this in this amount of time and not have any problems then anyone can do it.
I would definitely recommend this company and this product to all my family and friends.


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