Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End
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Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End
Item # PK11609
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Pollak Trailer Wiring - PK11609
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- 6 Round
- Plug Only
- Pollak
Establish a secure connection between your trailer and your towing vehicle with this 6-pole, round pin, wire-insertion-style socket. Zinc die-cast socket is self-grounding and includes floating pins for easy alignment and maximum pin contact.
Features:
- Die-cast, 6-pole socket connects trailer to towing vehicle
- Round, split brass pins
- Minimum voltage drop is ensured
- Dielectric (non-conducting) grease coating
- Protects against corrosion and resistance
- Wire gauges up to #12 accepted
- Concealed terminals for durability
- Provide easy assembly
- Spring-loaded lid
- Keeps dust and moisture out of interior
- 2-Hole mounting style
Specs:
- Mounting dimensions: 1-3/8" diameter hole
- Mounting screw holes: 1/4"
- Wiring configuration:
- Color - circuit:
- White - Ground Return
- Brown - Tail Lights
- Yellow - Left Turn
- Red - Stop and/or Electric Brakes
- Green - Right Turn
- Blue - Auxiliary Circuit
- Color - circuit:
- 1-Year limited warranty
11-609 Pollak 6-Way, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket- Vehicle End
Replaces 30200
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End - PK11609
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (137 Customer Reviews)
Establish a secure connection between your trailer and your towing vehicle with this 6-pole, round pin, wire-insertion-style socket. Zinc die-cast socket is self-grounding and includes floating pins for easy alignment and maximum pin contact.by: Jeff 04/05/2023
A great little heavy duty plug that I use to connect my car to the rv when towing 4 down.
by: Paul 03/13/2024
Entailer has the website to find and deliver the parts I have needed to repair my trailering needs. Easy to find my same parts that needed replacing.
by: Mint M03/28/2024
Excellent Quick Delivery
When you are driving a Test or NASCAR Hauler you need replacement parts very quick, just like a pit stop. Thank You very much for the rapid delivery.
Mint Moore III
Ford Performance
Race Hauler Driver
by: Detlef09/03/2023
This is a well engineered and solidly built trailer socket. Made from sturdy cast metal and not from breakable plastic. I like the removable terminal block with barriers between the pins to prevent inadvertent shorts. Most importantly, the split terminals are made from brass so they will not corrode plus provide very good conductivity compared to steel. I’ve read the terminal block is replaceable, but haven’t seen a link as to where to buy one if that is ever needed.
by: Gary12/15/2023
Had everything I needed to wire my Jeep Grand Cherokee. YouTube videos exist to help. There some surprisingly difficult places to route the wires along the frame.
by: Steve in MT08/13/2017
parts purchased from etrailer.com for my homemade cargo trailer
Steve M.
8/17/2018
So far so good. No issues with this product
by: David06/12/2022
appears to be quality product, fair price and quick delivery. thank you eTrailer
David
6/13/2023
Great experience with etrailer as always, Product delivered quickly and in was good quality.
Mike L.
9/6/2023
@David Thanks, we really appreciate your business!
by: Jim S10/27/2022
Replaced original cracked plastic plug (4 years old) that came with blue ox tow system. Love the strudy metal. Unfortunately, the diameter of the oepning for the plug is just a bit too large. Plug fully seats so that tab on underside of spring-loaded lid engages, but the weight of the coil cord back to motorhome tilts the plug down a few degrees (due to too-large opening). This position disengages the retaining tab on the outlet's lid, and vibrations can easily pop the plug out. I'm currently running with 3 zipties to hold the plug in firmly while I figure out a replacement. Not going to keep cutting zipties off at every stop. I'm surprised that no one else seems to have run into this problem.
by: Keith10/31/2022
I gave the poor rating for the same reason that I had to buy this socket to replace our original one. The pin that holds the lid and spring slides out and you lose the lid. The replacement when received already had the pin slid out past one side. This time I slid it back and put a dab of jb weld on each side to keep it in place.
by: Steve08/25/2023
these are just what need, I just got them in the mail about 30 min ago, could not find both parts at local farm store. these look like what I used when I was younger, they worked great then so should be good now. I thought I had a problem, but it was just me. Steve
by: Steven J02/09/2020
Used this at the front of my toad. Mounted it under the license plate (used a spring loaded bracket). Works great never a problem.
Steven J.
2/10/2021
Has worked great. Does what I need it to do with no problems.
by: Vinnfizz05/09/2022
Fits perfect! New Toad, New baseplate, new factory plug-in lighting electrical harness but it came with a four pin plug incompatible with old jumper coil harness. Easy installation. I added 2 large washers under sheet metal screws used by BlueOx to attach and reinforce the mounting holes as some reviews had cracking around baseplate holes. Same type used on Prior Toad never had any issues but why not spread the load with larger washers.
by: Ray 08/04/2023
Looks like great quality and the company is great to work with!
by: Ben02/06/2019
Good quality trailer plug. I used this for the lighting connection on the tailgate of a stacker trailer (race car trailer) and it saw a lot of use over the past year. None of the pins have broken or bent, no connection issues at all. Very satisfied.
by: Christian05/11/2016
I purchased this part to replace an similar one from Roadmaster which has a plastic housing. The Roadmaster front car plug was part of a wiring kit. All wire connectors rusted heavily in less than a year making the plug unsafe to use aND can no longer be serviced. I live in North Florida, maybe the Roadmaster products should only be used in Arizona.
This new part will most likely rust similarly, so I will apply a heavy coating of liquid electrical tape. And hope for the best.
by: Rex X11/20/2017
This product works perfect for our vehicles we pull our small trailer with. It allows us to also use it on our motorcycles and maintain a clean look instead of having a wire and plug hanging down. etrailer is punctual and efficient with customer care, answers to questions and delivery. Keep up the good work ET
by: Jamie B.06/21/2020
Excellent product. Well made and easy to install.
by: Scott10/01/2016
Yes ma'am, every thing is good. I just told a friend of mine about y'all, he has a few trailers to repair. He'll probably be ordering from you soon. Thanks for checking on me :-)
Scott
10/11/2017
Yes both products still perfectly. It has been a pleasure doing business with you.
by: Ed W.04/14/2020
I needed a conector that would be built to hold up to weekly use and this item did not disappoint. I installed it on my farm tractor and my fuel transfer tank to make refueling my tractor quick and easy. Found this to be a quality built connector at a good price and supper fast shipping.
by: Hombre07/14/2020
This worked just fine . Couple of weeks ago took trailer from central Ohio. To Pigeon Forge . Tn . Every thing worked fine . I put this on to go out west . I pulled my camper out to Washington state , Down to Disneyland , back route 66 .
by: Walt K05/03/2019
Perfect replacement for existing connector. Easy to install, and solid when mounted.
Walt K.
6/11/2020
Excellent replacement. Easy to install, working great. Love the pollak product.
by: Scott 10/03/2022
It appears to be a very durable unit. My previous plastic unit broke.
There could be better pictorial installation details that correlate with the written instructions.
by: Clifford07/06/2018
Good quality connector. Wish blue ox would use this instead of plastic
Clifford
7/6/2019
Still working!
by: Douglas02/16/2015
eTrailer is the greatest! Great selection, best prices, fabulous communication from order to delivery AND fast trackable shipping.
All the reasons I keep buying from them.
Oh yea, the plug is just what I wanted
by: Tim F.01/03/2017
Used this as a replacement and it worked very well. The wiring has been improved for ease of use. I would recommend this adapter
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view full answer... - How to Gain Access to Pins on Pollak 6-Pole Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket PK11609The Pollak 6-Pole Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket # PK11609 does have a small Philips type screw to hold the rear collar in place. You will need to remove this screw completely and pull/twist the collar to remove it for access to the pins for attaching your wiring. Don't feel bad...it is always smarter to ask a question than not.
view full answer... - Does The Pin Assembly On The Pollak 6-Pole Socket PK11609 Push Out The Front Or BackThe pin assembly on the Pollak 6-Pole Socket # PK11609 will push out the front of the socket. I have linked one of our install videos below. If you fast forward to about the 2:30 mark you can see the installer disassemble to socket.
view full answer... - Mounting Hole Dimensions of the Pollak 6-Pole # PK11609 I pulled a Pollak 6-Pole # PK11609 from our warehouse and found that the mounting holes are 2-3/4 inches apart and the diameter of the tube on the back of the connector is 1 inch.
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- Replacement 6-Way Recommendation for Corroded ConnectorBased on the rust and corrosion in your picture yes it's time for a new connector. The part # PK11609 would make a great option. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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view full answer... - Dimensions of 6-Way PK11609On the 6-way part # PK11609 the section behind the mounting flange where the wires attach is 1-3/8 inches in diameter. The distance between the mounting holes is 2-7/8 inches, overall width of the front is 3-1/4 inches and overall height is 2-1/8 inches.
view full answer... - Wiring Diagrams to Use for Replacing Vehicle 7-Way with 6-WayI attached two diagrams to this page. One that shows a 6-way and one that shows a 7-way. You can use that as a guide for wiring in a new 6-way like the part # PK11609.
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view full answer... - How to Wire a Pollak 11-609EP Trailer Connector # PK11609The connection labeling is written in raised lettering just to the outside of the poles where the wires actually connect to the connector. The connectors are actually labeled with letter abbreviations that designate what wire goes where for connector 11-609EP (our part # PK11609). Brown goes to T or Trailer Marker Blue goes to S or Electric Brakes White (or Black) goes to GD or Ground Yellow goes to L or Left Turn ...
view full answer... - How To Mount A Pollak 6-Pole Trailer Wiring Socket On A 2019 Subaru Outback If you're trying to attach the Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket # PK11609 to the back of the Subaru for towing a trailer and there isn't a big enough cutout in the paneling to accommodate the socket then you'll need to get some brackets to mount it to the hitch. You can use a no-drill bracket # 18136 to connect to the hitch and then 6-pole bracket # PK11771 off of it for the # PK11609 to mount to.
view full answer... - Completing the Wiring for a 7-Way Trailer ConnectorThe black wire coming out of the 7-way connector should be connected to 12 volt power from the vehicle battery. The blue wire connects to the trailer brake feed circuit coming from the brake controller mounted in the vehicle. If you need to run these wires for your connector you will need a 40 amp circuit breaker, item # PK54540, to attach the black power wire to the positive battery terminal. You can use the Wiring Kit for Electric Brake Controllers, item # 5506 and the 40 amp circuit...
view full answer... - 6-Way Recommendation for Trailer and Tow VehicleFor the trailer side 6-way you would want the part # PK11604 and then for the matching socket you would want the part # PK11609.
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view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Lights not Working with a 4-Way to 6-Way Adapter on a 2005 Toyota TacomaBefore attempting to install a new 6-way connector, I would recommend using a circuit tester, # PTW2993, to test the connectors on your 2005 Toyota Tacoma and on the trailer that you are using to see if something is not wired correctly. When you have the adapter connected to your 4-flat connector, test each pin for proper function. I would also recommend testing each pin on your 4-flat connector as well, just so we can determine if the problem is on your 4-flat connector, the adapter, or...
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view full answer... - What Wire Gauge Can Be Used with Pollak 6-Pole Wiring Socket PK11609I believe you are referring to the Pollak 6-Pole Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End # PK11609. If you are asking about a different product please just let me know. This particular socket is designed to handle up to 12 gauge wire, but the most commonly used size wold be the slightly smaller 14 gauge that's found inside the Jacketed 6-Wire # DW04906-1, which is sold by the foot. I have attached a couple short video reviews below that you might also find helpful.
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view full answer... - Replacement 6-Way Connector for 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500If you only want to replace that connection in your truck bed, you can use the Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End # PK11609. This is identical to what you currently have. If you need to replace the 7-way at the rear of your 2002 Silverado 2500 you can use the # HM40975. If you would like to have a 7-way instead of a 6-way in your truck bed then you can use the Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector # PK11893-11932 to add one and replace what you have in the picture.
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