Installation of 6-Way Round on Camper to 7-Way Blade on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
Question:
I AM CONNECTING A CAMPER TO MY 2009 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO FULL SIZE PICKUP TRUCK AND THE WIRING ON THE CAMPER IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN THAT OF THE 7 BLADE CONNECTOR TO MY TRUCK.THERE IS A 6 POLE ROUND CONNECTOR ON THE CAMPER AND THE CENTRE POLE IS A YELLOW WIRE MARKED FOR REVERSE BACKUP LIGHTS.MY QUESTION IS WHAT BLADE TO I CONNECT THIS WIRE TO ON MY TRUCK 7 BLADE PLUG?
asked by: Ken S
Expert Reply:
There are two accepted ways of wiring a 6-way round connector. One uses the center pin as the 12-volt power accessory feed, the other uses the center pin for the brake output circuit (reverse lights).
The Hopkins 7 Pole to 6 Pole Adapter, part # 47549, that you have referenced comes with the center pin wired up as the 12-volt lead, but it can easily be taken apart and rewired for the center pin to be for the reverse light circuit.
To see a diagram showing how a 6-way connector is wired, click on the link provided to our wiring FAQ page.
The 7-Way connector that is on your vehicle uses the center pin for the reverse light circuit. The wiring for the 7-Way is also pictured in the FAQ wiring page.
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Adapter 7-Pole to 6-Pole - Universal
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