What is the Difference Between Valley 7-Way V30607 and Hopkins 7-Way 30955
Question:
I have a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup. It was not equipped with a Tow Package. It does, however, have a harness with a 7-Pin female end which is attached to the Bumper. I saw your adapters, code #s 30955 and V30607. They both look like what I need, but I dont know the difference between the two besides the price. Can you help? Thanks.
asked by: Richard K
Expert Reply:
The Hopkins part # 30955 and the Tekonsha # 74682 work the exact same way and offer the same features. The mounting brackets are a bit different, and the wire on the 74682 is covered by wire loom for a neater appearance, but the two connectors operate the same way and have the same vehicle side connector.
Now, your truck may have a knock out on the rear bumper with a pre-cut 7-Way mounting location that you might like better. No need to hang an existing bracket, the down side is you would need an adapter if you need a 4-Way connector. I have added a link to an article showing this knock-out and to part # PK11916 that would fit this knock-out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Reese
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Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector for Chevy and GMC Vehicles - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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Replacement Custom Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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