Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End
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Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End
Item # PK11720
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Pollak Trailer Wiring - PK11720
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- 7 Round - Round
- Plug Only
- Pollak
Establish a secure connection between your trailer and semi or other tow vehicle with this 7-pole, solid pin, wire-insertion-style socket. Zinc die-cast socket is self-grounding and includes floating pins for easy alignment and maximum pin contact.
Features:
- Zinc die-cast 7-pole socket connects trailer to towing vehicle
- Round, floating, solid brass pins
- Easy alignment and maximum contact
- Minimum voltage drop is ensured
- Dielectric (non-conducting) grease coating
- Protects against corrosion and resistance
- Wide range of wire gauges acceptable, from #16 wire to #8 ground wire
- Ground terminal accepts minimum #14 gauge - maximum #8 gauge
- All other terminals accept minimum #16 gauge - maximum #10 gauge
- Self-grounding to #1 Ground Terminal
- Slant-mounted with built-in drain slot on cover
- Rids housing interior of accumulated moisture
- Opens and closes with stainless steel spring
- Bottom lip extended for better plug support
- 2-Hole mounting style
- Highest quality - meets and exceeds all standards of SAE J560
- Interchangeable with all competitive makes
Specs:
- Mounting dimensions: 2" diameter hole
- Volt rating: 6 volts - 28 volts
- Current rating: 40 continuous-duty amps
- Wiring configuration:
- Color - circuit - recommended wire gauge:
- White - Ground Return - 10 gauge (FMVSS-121 Anti-lock Gauge - 8)
- Black - Clearance, Side Marker, Identification - 12 gauge
- Yellow - Left Turn and Hazard Signal - 12 gauge
- Red - Stop Lamps and Anti-Lock Devices - 10 gauge (FMVSS-121 Anti-lock Gauge 10)
- Green - Right Turn and Hazard Signal - 12 gauge
- Brown - Tail, Rear Clearance, Marker and License-Plate Lamps - 12 gauge
- Blue - Auxiliary Circuit/ABS - 10 gauge
- Color - circuit - recommended wire gauge:
- 1-Year limited warranty
11-720 Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Way, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End
Replaces 52016
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End - PK11720
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (129 Customer Reviews)
Establish a secure connection between your trailer and semi or other tow vehicle with this 7-pole, solid pin, wire-insertion-style socket. Zinc die-cast socket is self-grounding and includes floating pins for easy alignment and maximum pin contact.by: Chris08/31/2019
Not using on a trailer, but making disconnect harness for quick attach snowblower to loader arm. Connection cord is 7 pin tractor trailer tether, Worked well.
by: Dennis 10/31/2023
Product is high quality & works great!
Can't beat etrailer
by: Robbie 11/09/2023
Great Product. Just remember to order the boot for the back of it separate.
by: Grant 02/23/2023
Trailer plug works great.
by: Toby N.06/09/2016
Awesome product selections and quick response towards shipping. Made me feel like I was actually getting somewhere. If you have a trailer, camper, or any type of tow behind application get HOOKED UP with this company. Very satisfied
by: Lee S04/26/2014
I would highly recommend this. It is heavy duty and quality built. A great value for the money
by: Ian H.06/15/2015
Excellent product! - have, over only a few years, steadily worked my way through progressively more durable trailer cable sockets. The last one was the Hopkins heavy-duty, or something to that effect. The plastic casing on it broke within three months. I'm really looking forward to putting these to the test - I'm a farrier - I pull a trailer every day; the traffic in this area means that I must rely on excellent contact between vehicle/trailer for turn / brake signals and functioning trailer brakes. Nothing less. These sockets are heavy, all-metal (zinc-coated - road salt shouldn't be a problem), with few / no seams. When the trailer end is plugged into the truck receiver - it's a nice tight fit, with no movement: it's locked in. There are only two drawbacks for the homeowner who is looking for the do-it-yourself package: if you are looking for a metal bracket that bolts underneath the truck bumper and holds this part - there isn't any. And no bolts, either. I don't know if they sell them for these - I didn't check. I simply manufactured my own. So far, I'm delighted with the product.
by: Sartor07/10/2017
I ordered the 7 pole socket (PK11720) and the rubber boot for it. (PK11761) Also a trailer end plug (PK11700) to fit into the socket. The items arrived on the exact estimated arrival date that I was given on the day of ordering.
Wiring the plug and the socket was very easy. Each terminal has a small screw that holds the end of the wire in place. It is a simple matter of threading the screw out, putting the wire in the hole, and then tightening the screw onto the wire.
The boot fits snugly onto the back of the socket.
I used these parts to repair the power cable assembly to a truck mounted forklift. The parts are exactly what was needed to replace what had been damaged. The quality is good and the prices are excellent. I will use etrailer.com in the future when I need related items. I am very pleased.
by: Ken01/28/2022
I got exactly what I expected. Great customer service & follow through.
Ken
1/29/2023
This is a quality socket that is being used to support electrical connections between my RV and toad. Its held up beautifully & I continue to be very pleased with it.
by: DW08/12/2014
Bought to replace a 12 year old Pollak identical connector that I removed and could not re-use due to wire connections on the back being corroded (road salt area). The 12 year old connector worked fine except the flip up cover was a bit stiff. The 12 year old connector was also made in USA. The new connector I just received is made in China. From the price, I had hoped it was still made in USA. It seems that most of the time I am disappointed with the newer imported China versions of products once manufactured in USA. So my expectations for this product to have a long life are not very high.
by: John G01/02/2016
This is much better than the OEM on my New Holland Tractor asit is made of metal. It also cost less than the all plastic replacement from the dealership. etrailer was fast with delivery. Thank you.
John G.
1/5/2017
It is working out very nicely, really glad I bought it!
by: Robert 04/24/2021
Well I have not installed it yet, but it is marked for each trailer wire by color, matching much earlier models. Did not come with mounting screws and nuts, but not a big deal.
by: Steve 04/10/2023
Again, high quality and a great brand. The wiring diagrams assisted me with understanding a difference between round pin and blade styles. I bought both with confidence for my F-350.
by: Mike M.10/13/2015
Quality product arrived on time. Will make future purchases with etrailer.com
Mike M.
10/12/2016
Performed as expected to date.
by: Marcelo P.07/23/2015
The metal body and good quality pins and connections make this one the only one for a professional job.
Remember if you use dielectric grease and the rubber boot you'll never have corrosion in your connections . Dissimilar metals and weather are a bad combination.
by: Robert M07/27/2019
For me, and probably you, etrailer.com is a great place to shop/buy quality products. They give great follow up after ordering and fast shipping @ a fair price. I believe their service & pricing is unbeatable. I do shop for bargains & etrailer is @ the top of my list.
by: Tom11/16/2017
I could not find this style or make trailer plug in my local auto parts store. I got tired of trying to find it so I ordered it on line. etrailer was convenient and less expensive than any other website.
by: Jimmy 10/22/2021
Etrailer web site was easy to work with and outstanding communication with your orders. Package was also delivered earlier than expected. I would rank etrailer as A+
by: Levi F.03/24/2017
Excellent product! I bought this to replace the old, brittle, and broken plastic trailer connector on my 1973 aluminum camper. The plastic one stood out against the aluminum which I didn't like. So, I'm excited how this will blend in and look more natural. Besides aesthetics, this very sturdy and ruggedly built. It will clearly outlast the camper, no doubt. Will definitely buy again if I find myself with a different camper in the future.
by: Matt07/07/2014
Great construction of the product, durable enough to withstand harsh working conditions and "operators" I am using that term lightly due to the mishaps that occur on a regular basis at my location.
by: Jerry 01/11/2022
This trailer lighting socket is excellent quality, and super fast shipping
by: Darryl 03/17/2023
Exactly as displayed on website.
by: Bob J.09/02/2016
Very fast service AGAIN! Always my first choice when shopping for trailer parts.
by: Luis pozuelo03/16/2018
Best 7 pole connector out there!!!!
by: Ken03/08/2013
Great, Fast, Knowledgable and Polite Service. Return policy is also terrific no questions asked. I will use e trailer again. Thank You
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6/9/2017
I hook and unhook my trailer about twice a day as I need my truck for hauling stone and dirt. I have put this through the ringer. Still good as new...Happy customer