Can 5-Way Trailer Wiring Connector be Used with Trailer Brakes
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Can a 5 pin flat plug be used in a trailer with regular brakes
asked by: Ray M
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Expert Reply:
Yes, a 5-way trailer connector can be used with trailer brakes. You'd have to make the 5th circuit of the 5-way the brake output circuit and you'd be set. Normally this is used for a reverse light circuit for a reverse lockout circuit but if you wired it up to be a brake output circuit it would work perfectly fine.
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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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Chad
2/29/2024
Hi. My boat gas surge brakes that utilize the 5th pin, reverse override. I’m looking to buy a box trailer with electric brakes, with a 7 pin, round. Can I use a 5flat to 7 round adapter to engage the electrical brakes on my trailer? Or, do I have to change something on my vehicle side to engage this? If so, what? And If I do this, would I then lose my surge override for my boat? Thank you.