Adapting a 6-Way Trailer Connector to a 6-Way Square Connector
Question:
I have a 96 Chevy truck with a 6 wire round plug and a camper trailer with a 6 wire rectangular plug. How do I wire a cord to accomodate both?
asked by: John N
Expert Reply:
Your best bet would be to remove the square connector on the camper and replace it with a 6-way connector, item # PK11604, to correspond with the connector on your truck. If you do not wish to do this, you could fabricate an adapter using a 6-Way Trailer End Connector, part # PK11604 and a 6-Pole Square Trailer Wiring Connector Kit, part # 37995. You will want to make sure to wire the connector so that the vehicle and trailer side are wired identically.
LOCATE WIRES BY FUNCTION ONLY
White wire . . .Attach to good ground
Yellow wire . . Attach to left turn
Green wire . . .Attach to right turn
Brown wire . . .Attach to the taillight
Blue wire . . . Attach to backup / reverse or trailer brakes
I have linked an FAQ on wiring that you may find as a good reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
6-Pole Square Trailer Wiring Connector Kit (Car and Trailer Ends)
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 6 Square
- Plug and Lead
- 6 Square
- Hopkins
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Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- Plug Only
- 6 Round
- Pollak
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Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- Plug Only
- 6 Round
- Pollak
more information >
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