7-Way Trailer Connector Included with ETBC7 Kit

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Question:

Hi, looking to buy a prodigy 2 brake controler + ETBC7 kit for a 2011 Ford Ranger. Can the hopkins HM47180 connector, that comes with this kit, be exchanged for the Hopkins HM40975 connector ? Thanks for the help !!

asked by: Mike

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Expert Reply:

I wish that was possible, but you'd have to buy the # HM40975 separately if you wanted that style of connector instead.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I went to the warehouse and took some measurements of the Hopkins Endurance Trailer Adapter, part #HM47180 for you. The White ground wire is 14-inches long. The Red, Blue, and Purple wire measure 8-inches long, and the 4-way harness also measures…

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 4-Way Flat to 7-Way RV Trailer Adapter item #HM47180 off the shelf. The brake controller wire is 16 gauge the other three wires in the pig tail are 12 gauge.

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Answer 3

It sounds like you are looking for the wiring harness portion of the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 4-Way Flat to 7-Way RV Trailer Adapter part #HM47180. If that is the case then this part is not available separately but you can obtain something similar…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 9

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 12

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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