Replacement 7-way for 2009 Audi Q7 and 7-way to 4-way Adapter for Trailer with LED Lights

Question:

My 2009 has the factory wired 7 prong female trailer receptacle next to the hitch. The plug is recessed in the bumper assembly, and has a protective cover that requires one to get on the ground and remove four rusted out screws to remove the cover to gain access to the receptacle. Crappy design. I would like to replace the factory receptacle with a more conveniently accessible receptacle - I believe its part # A10-7072VP. Is that the correct part? Also I will need a 7 prong to 4 prong adapter. I think that's the Hopkins # 47345. Do I understand correctly that the 47345 is only good for trailers without LED lights and that I would need a different adapter for trailers with LED lights? What part would that be? Thanks!

asked by: Douglas D

Expert Reply:

You are right on both counts! The correct replacement 7-way for your 2009 Audi Q7 is in fact the Mighty Cord Replacement 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector for Factory Tow Package # A10-7072VP.

In regards to the 7-way to 4-way adapter # 47345, there is a specific one you will want to use if your trailer has LED lights, which is the 7-Way to 5-Way/4-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs # C35FR.

expert reply by: Kyle S