How to Connect +12V Power to 7-Way Trailer Connector
Question:
I have a 2007 Nissan Frontier, just upgraded the 4 pin harness to a 7 pin harness with gear ordered from you guys - Thanks was easy : Now how do i get Aux power for charging the trailer battery to the connector. 2007 Nissan Frontier that originally had no trailer wiring.
asked by: Mark M
Expert Reply:
The most direct way to get +12V power to your 7-way trailer connector is simply to run a separate 10-gauge wire # 10-1-1 from your battery + terminal, through a 40-amp breaker # PK54540 and on to the 7-way. You can use ring terminals # DW05705-1 at the breaker.
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