How To Convert a 4-Way To a 5-Way For Using Electric Lockout On Surge Coupler
Question:
I have a Wesco boat trailer. The previous owner put on a tie down brand coupler model xxx. They wired it for a 4 flat connector. The coupler has a pin to lock out when reversing the trailer has disk brakes. I do not see a solenoid but would like to convert to a 5 flat so I don’t have to use the back up pin.
asked by: Larry A
Expert Reply:
In order to utilize the electric lockout feature on your Tie-Down Engineering (TDE) Brake Actuator you will need to install the Hopkins Endurance 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector part # HM47910 on the trailer and the Adapter 4-Pole to 5-Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter part # 47515 on the vehicle if you have a 4-way. If you have a 7-way you will need to install the Adapter 7-Pole to 4-Pole and 5-Pole part # 37385 or the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Trailer Connector Adapter part # HM47570 on the vehicle.
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Adapter 7-Pole to 4-Pole and 5-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 4 Flat
- 5 Flat
- Hopkins
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Adapter 4-Pole to 5-Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter - Shorter
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Hopkins
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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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Hopkins Endurance 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector - Trailer End - Ergonomic Design
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Hopkins
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