Can 7-Way and 4-Way Both Install on Trailer for Separate Wiring Circuits
Question:
can I wire up both a four wire system and a seven wire system on a utility trailer and use either plug separately? For example have a 4 wire to rear lights only and a 7 wire to side markers, rear lights, and the electric brakes. Only one will be connected to the truck at a time.
asked by: Lynn N
Expert Reply:
When you say rear lights do you mean like utility lights so that you could see in the dark? If so you could just use the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way to accomplish that. But aside from that you certainly could have two different connectors on your trailer for two different sets of lights.
For a 7-way plug all you'd need is the part # 277-000143 and then for a 4-way part # A25W2GWB for 25 feet.
Products Referenced in This Question
Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug - 8' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Epicord
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25 Ft 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness - Wishbone Style - 25' Ground
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 21 - 30 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- Optronics
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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