Replacing a 5-Way Trailer Connector that Has 10 Wires Ran to It
Question:
2010 EZ Loader boat trailer with brakes. Do you have a replacement harness for my current 5 way flat trailer connector with 10 wires?
asked by: Ellis
Expert Reply:
There is a very easy solution for you! It does not have 10 wires but is exactly what we use anytime we change these out. The Hopkins 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ LED Test Lights part # HM47913 can be spliced directly to your current wiring color for color. Basically use the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector part # DW05745-5 and splice the two white wires to the single white on the plug. Do this for the 4 remaining colors and you are set. Use a heat gun or other heat source to shrink down the butt connectors to make a weather resistant seal.
Products Referenced in This Question
Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 12-10 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Yellow - Qty 5
- Wiring
- Wire Connectors
- Butt Connectors
- 12-10 Gauge
- Deka
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Hopkins 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ LED Test Lights - Trailer End - 24"
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Hopkins
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Mighty Cord Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 6-Way Round - 12" Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 6 Round
- Mighty Cord
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