Using # 37185 Adapter to Provide 7-Way Trailer Connector on 2003 Ford Pickup
Question:
Can you connect a 7 pole trailer to a 4 pole vehicle end
asked by: Bobby S
Expert Reply:
You can certainly adapt a 7-way trailer connector on a trailer to a 4-pole on a vehicle by installing the # 37185 adapter you referenced.
Simply use the included mounting bracket to install the adapter onto the vehicle, and plug the 4-pole portion of the adapter into the 4-pole on the vehicle and attach the white ground wire to the frame or chassis. When the trailer is plugged into the adapter, all lighting connections will be active. If the trailer has electric brakes, or if you have a trailer mounted battery or accessories requiring 12-volt power, you will need to make a few more connections as shown in the FAQ article I have linked to.
If the trailer has electric brakes, you will need to install a brake controller in order to actuate them. I can highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. A brake controller wiring adapter, part # 3035-P would also be needed. The FAQ article I mentioned above will walk you through this process.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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