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  • Using an Adapter to Connect a 7-Round to a 7-Flat RV Connector
  • Sounds like the adapter you have is not the correct adapter for the OEM truck plug. The 7-round to 7-flat trailer wiring adapters, like the Hopkins # HM47425, are wired to convert the typical 7-round wiring to the RV style 7-way with the flat pins. If your trucks plug wiring configuration is not wired like the standard 7-round, then when hooking the adapter up to your RV plug will cause the type of malfunction that that you are seeing. I have attached a picture that shows what the commercial/agricultural...
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  • Error Message on Dash of Chevy Silverado Using 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Cameras
  • I have had error messages appear from using the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Observation Camera part # FR87PR in the past as well. I then removed the adapter and installed the 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems part # VGR64VR. This corrected the issue, the cameras had power and there were no longer error messages on the truck dash. Please note, the adapter will need to be hardwired into the trailer behind the factory plug for the camera.
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  • Left Stop/Turn Signal Issue with 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Observation Camera
  • The 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Observation Camera part # FR87PR shouldn't affect any of the trailer's lighting signals. If you feel it is then remove the adapter and recheck, if problems persist you know it's not the adapter. If the problems go away then plug the vehicle side of the adapter back in and test all the pins inside the trailer connector end for proper function. If the signal is not passing through then you know you have an issue with the adapter. I recommend...
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  • How to Check if the Mighty Cord Dogbone RV Power Cord Adapter # A10-1550VP is Working Properly
  • The best way to tell if the Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter # A10-1550 is still functioning correctly would be to simply plug it in. If you don't think it is the adapter then I would try running some tests on the products that you are plugging in the adapter to make sure they are functioning properly. I don't have access to how the adapter is wired, but if it were malfunctioning I would not try to repair it on your own. If anything were not repaired correctly then that could result in...
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  • No Picture with Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System On 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500
  • In order to use the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System like part # FOS43TASF on a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 you'll need an adapter due to the wiring (pulse width modulation) on the vehicle, the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Observation Camera part # FR87PR. If you don't want to use this plug-in adapter there is a hardwire option for the trailer that installs behind the camera plug, the 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems part # VGR64VR.
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  • Can Hopkins Magnetic Light Kit part # C6304 Plug into Vehicle 7-Way
  • Yes you can plug the Hopkins Magnetic Light Kit part # C6304 into the 7-way of your RV but you'll need to use a 7-way to 4-way adapter like part # HM47365 as well.
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  • Troubleshooting Signal Strength Issues With A Furrion Vision S RV Backup Camera System
  • You can be getting enough power for the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System # FOS43TASF to power on but not enough for it to properly operate if your tow vehicle has PWM wiring. There are two solutions to this issue: Option 1: By using the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR. This adapter will send a steady current to the camera allowing you to receive a signal to your monitor. The male end will plug into the 7-way on your...
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  • Trouble Replacing Carrier RV Air Conditioner with Advent RV Air Conditioner
  • In regards to the Carrier Adapter Wiring Kit for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners part # ACCARKIT, there was a tech bulletin released by the manufacturer which could apply to you. I have attached this for you below. It is also important to note that the adapter is not compatible on models with a integrated heat pump. That said, a qualified tech will need to diagnose the issue before proceeding to see if the issue is related to the hardware or installation. If you need the distribution box...
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  • Troubleshooting Furrion Back Up Camera Signal Issue On A 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
  • Newer model vehicles transmit a signal that can cause interference between the camera and model. Furrion is currently developing a new adapter to resolve this problem. What you could do in the meantime is to hardwire the camera of your Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision - Rear Mount - 4.3" Screen # FOS43TASF to the 12v system of your RV battery to boost the power running to it and thus the signal.
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  • Wiring Magnetic Tow Lights to a 6-way Round Connector on a RV
  • It sounds to me like your 6-Way connector has been wired for some alternate wiring situation, and that is most likely why the adapter does not work properly with the Magnetic lights. I would use a circuit tester, item # PTW2993 if you need one, and check all of the functions in the 6-Way connector on the RV. Draw a diagram and label each circuit. You will need the stop, turn/brake, tail and ground functions out of the 6-way connector to operate the functions on the 4-way connection of the...
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  • Furrion RV Back Up Camera Connection Troubleshooting
  • The issue that you're facing with your Furrion camera System # FOS05TASF can be solved in two ways: 1. By using the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR. This adapter will send a steady current to the camera allowing you to receive a signal to your monitor. The male end will plug into the 7-way on your 2016 Ram 1500 and you'll plug your trailer into the female end of this adapter. 2. By using the 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems...
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  • Furrion Camera Wont Power On While RV is Plugged In But Works Inside Truck
  • The 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter Cable for Furrion RV Observation Camera part # FR87PR is an adapter created by Furrion for the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera like part # FOS43TASF to help with applications where there isn't sufficient power being sent to the trailer connector which sounds like the issue present. The most common vehicles we see this adapter needed are the late model GM trucks but there are others as well. For a more permanent solution I recommend splicing in...
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  • Troubleshooting Signal Issues With A Furrion Vision S Camera System And Chevy Silverado
  • The issue that you're facing with your Furrion camera System is caused by the PWM GM has switched to with their 7-way wiring and can be solved in two ways: 1. By using the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR. This adapter will send a steady current to the camera allowing you to receive a signal to your monitor. The male end will plug into the 7-way on your 2019 Chevy Silverado and you'll plug your trailer into the female end of this adapter. 2....
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  • Troubleshooting the Furrion RV Back Up Camera Connection With 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  • What you are needing is the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera Item # FR87PR. This will resolve your connection issues between the camera and monitor for your Furrion RV Camera # FOS05TASF. This adapter connects your tow vehicle's 7-way trailer connector and then to the trailer wiring to provide the additional power needed for your Furrion Vision S RV observation camera system to function properly. It will interface with your vehicle's power management...
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes Locking Up When Using Hopkins 7-Way to 6-Way Adapter
  • Since you have the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Trailer Connector Adapter - 7-Way to 6-Way, 5-Way or 4-Way # HM47570 this should be an easy fix. The bottom of the adapter has the Quick-Change wiring plug to switch the 6-pole wiring codes. Remove the plug , turn it and replace it. This will switch to a center-pin-hot design from center-pin-brake design, or vice versa. If for some reason that doesn't work, I would go ahead and add a new 7-way plug to the trailer wiring. You can use a connector...
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  • No Power to Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System on Trailer But Works in Vehicle
  • I have run into this issue before when installing the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision part # FOS43TASF, the problem was that the wires for the plug were reverse at the factory. I recommend pulling the plug for the camera out from the body until you have access to the wire nuts, then switch the wires and retry. If you have a test light you can use this to confirm as well.
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  • Furrion Vision S Camera Issue Fix For A 2022 GMC Sierra 2500
  • The newer Chevrolet and GM pickup trucks have a known power deficiency issue with the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Observation Camera System w/ Side Marker Light Cameras # FCE48TASL-05. There is likely nothing wrong that you did, the problem is the truck does not provide enough power on the running light circuit. Furrion has recognized this as a widespread issue and has released the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR to mitigate the...
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  • Troubleshooting A Furrion Vision S RV Camera System That Won't Pair To The Monitor
  • The reason why your Furrion Vision S RV Camera System # FCE48TASL-07 is failing to pair is because your 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500 has PWM wiring, which will not provide enough power for the camera system to properly operate. There are two solutions to this issue: Option 1: By using the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR. This adapter will send a steady current to the camera allowing you to receive a signal to your monitor. The male end...
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  • Recommended Furrion Camera Fix for a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500
  • That's weird, the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR should allow you to use your camper at the same time as that's what it's designed for. If you want to just avoid the adapter all together, I would just use the 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems - Hardwire # VGR64VR instead. This'll get hard wired into your trucks wiring and will do the same thing the plug in adapter is doing.
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  • Troubleshooting Lack Of Audio With A Furrion Vision S RV Camera System
  • I've spoken with Furrion in the past about audio issues with the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System # FOS43TASF and found that most of the time the voltage running to the camera is the issue. I recommend detaching the rear camera from the mount and using a multimeter # PT89ZR to see if you're actually getting 12 volts to the camera. If not you have two options: Option 1: By using the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR....
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