Installation of Wiring Color/Functions on Hopkins Endurance Trailer Connector

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I know where all the wires go except the black wire. Where on the 48510 do you connect the black wire?

asked by: Ray D

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The Hopkins Endurance Metal Trailer Connector # HM48510 will have the black 12V wire connection at the 1 o'clock position when looking at the back side of the connector where the wiring will secure to the connector. The color and functions don't always match with Hopkins, so I recommend following the function locations in the attached diagram.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The AX (Auxiliary) location on the Hopkins 48505 connector that you reference, which is the same one used on the Hopkins #H20046, is typically used for 12V power. If you take a circuit tester like part #PTW2979 or #C73NR you should see that the…

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Answer 2

First, trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire sidewall. this is because trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall than passenger vehicle tires. If under inflated the thicker tires will generate…

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Answer 3

I attached a diagram that shows how to match all of the wire colors of the Hopkins Multi-Tow 7-Way Blade and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector #HM11141144 to the wire colors on your 2017 GMC Canyon.

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Answer 4

I attached a picture that shows the pin out diagram for the Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector with 7-Pole #PK11893-11932 that you referenced.

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Answer 5

The Hopkins 7-way Trailer Connector #H20046 does not include instructions however all you'll really need to know is the wire function by color on the harness: White - Ground Red - Left turn and brake Brown - Right turn and brake Green - Tail Blue…

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Answer 6

We offer a metal trailer 7-way with the part #HM48510 which would be the toughest 7-way out there.

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Answer 7

The Bargman 7-Way, RV-Style Connector #WG54006-043 referenced in your question uses the standard RV-style pin locations for its 7-Way connector. I have attached a diagram of these locations and their functions for you to check out. Wire colors will…

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Answer 8

Manufacturers can use any colors they want since there isn't really a standard for wire color and function. You will need to test each of the wires using a circuit tester such as #PTW2993 to determine the functions. Then you can attach them to…

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Answer 9

It sounds like you need to add a 7-Way RV style trailer connector to your 1997 Chevy pickup. Since you already have a connector, you will just need to add a 4 and 7 Way Installation Kit, #ETBC7. Though I am not certain if you have a 5-Way flat…

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Answer 10

The diagram you attached shows a 7-way wired up in what is considered the "traditional way." If you check out the chart I attached you will see the three ways (really only 2), that a 7-way can be wired. The Featherlite is wired up like the…

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Answer 11

The Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End #PK12706 will match the colors and locations of the attached photo. I've also attached a wiring article to assist further if the colors don't match functions correctly…

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Answer 12

Figuring out what color wire goes to what function is sometimes quite confusing. I have attached a diagram which covers both the most common wire colors designated for a seven pin trailer connector and a seven pin vehicle connector, referencing the…

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