Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a Trailer with a Surge Brake Coupler w/Electric Reverse Lockout
Question:
I have surge brakes on my trialer, When I place my truck in reverse it deactivates the trialer brakes. Will this adaptor work for that? If not what adaptor will? By the way my trialer has the 6 pin round plug.
asked by: Joshua C
Expert Reply:
It is possible to re-pin an adapter like # HM47570, but it would be much easier to add a 7-Way trailer connector to the trailer side and wire it accordingly to function with your reverse lockout. You can use Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End, # PK12706, and wire it to match your vehicle side 7-Way. The center pole on the vehicle side 7-Way will need to be connected to the reverse light circuit.
The new trailer side 7-Way would then need to be wired according to the diagram provided on the product page or you can use the FAQ article I have linked. I have also included a video showing a typical 7-Way trailer side connector being installed. The only circuit that will not be used on the new trailer side 7-Way is the one for electric brakes (5 oclock position if looking at the back of the plug).
Products Referenced in This Question
Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- Plug Only
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Trailer Connector Adapter - 7-Way to 6-Way, 5-Way or 4-Way
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 6 Round
- 5 Flat
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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