How To Connect Trailer With 5-way Connector to 6-way Round Connector On RV
Question:
I have a 6 way, round connector on my rv. I have a 5 wire harness on my trailer with electric brakes. What apparatus do I need to connect the two?
asked by: Skip J
Expert Reply:
I have an option for you, but you will need to make the adapter as there is not a 6-way round to 5-way adapter available, or change the connector on your trailer to 6-way round.
To make an adapter you will need the Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Connector # PK11604 which will plug into the 6-way round connector in your trailer, then use the 5-Flat Vehicle End 5' Wiring Harness # HM37908 to connect to the 5-way connector on your trailer.
The other option is to cut off the 5-way connector on your trailer and install the # PK11604 that way you will not need to use an adapter.
I recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to confirm the functions of the wiring on your trailer, and wiring it following the included diagram of a 6-way round connector.
I included videos of the products mentioned and a link to a helpful article that goes over wiring for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Wiring Harness with 5-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - Vehicle End - 5' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- 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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