Replacement 7-Way Blade Metal Trailer Electrical Connector Options

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Question:

Hi, I am looking for a a trailer plug female 7 blade in a metal option. i see the ones with round pins but none in blade style. The plastic ones just keep breaking

asked by: Elmer

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Expert Reply:

Yes, we have the Pollak RV 7-Blade Plug End Socket w/Mounting Bracket # PK12-704. It will require you to cut off your current connectors to wire in the new ones. I recommend using Loctite Electrical Connection Dielectric Grease # LT37534 on those connections to keep them protected.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I attached a diagram that shows how most 7-way rounds like the #PK11720 that you referenced will get wired up. As long as you got yours wired up correctly and your trailer taillights and brakes are functioning correctly that's all that…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Pollak regarding the difference between a solid pin 7-Way round connector like #PK11720 and a split pin round connector like the 11-721 that you mentioned (which we don't have available). He said that the…

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Answer 3

This is a really good question! So it turns out there are two ways that 7-way wire colors are ran. The one like what you described is considered 7-way traditional whereas the other style is considered RV standard. I attached a diagram that…

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Answer 4

Following the diagram for the #DW08771 wiring, the charger will need to be wired directly to the battery you want to charge. If you want to charge the other battery you will either need an additional charger, or you will have to unhook the charger…

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Answer 5

When your trailer is connected to a 7-way like the Pollak Metal 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Socket - Vehicle End #PK12703 the pin at the 1 o'clock position is the 12V power that will charge your trailer battery when it is connected to the…

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Answer 6

You can use the solar panel charge kit #34272628 with the battery bank of your camper and still charge the batteries with a separate charge source (vehicle alternator, power outlet) but you'll also want the Redarc #331-SBI212D which balances…

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Answer 7

If you intend to wire the two batteries together they should be the same type but if you want to add a second independent battery for the winch/lights/stereo it can be a different type and/or have a different amp-hour (Ah) rating. A separate system…

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Answer 8

The Deka Battery Isolator #DW08771 is what you'd need for what you are looking to do. I attached a wiring diagram that shows how it wires up but basically you'd just need to wire the battery 2 auxiliary you see in the picture as a battery…

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Answer 9

Assuming you're speaking of a Superwinch LT2000, Superwinch recommends a 50 amp breaker such as part #PK54250PL. I've linked you to some FAQ articles about electric winches that I hope you'll find helpful.

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Answer 10

The vehicle is indeed pre-wired, as you suspected. To get completely set up, you'll need a brake controller, the appropriate wiring harness to connect the controller to the vehicle and a trailer connector for the rear of the vehicle. All the rest…

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Answer 11

The Deka Battery Isolator - 120 Amp #DW08771's main job is to protect your starting battery no matter how low the house battery gets and while it does have a regulator it will only send one voltage level to both the starting battery and house…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are asking if you can use a battery isolator to protect the battery on your tow vehicle from the generator while powering items on your trailer. If that is the case then yes, the Deka Battery Isolator part #DW08771 will work for…

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