Tow Bar Wiring Solution for Tow Vehicle with 4-Way Flat Connector at Rear of it
Question:
Hello. We plan on buying a 2022 Solitude 382WB fifth wheel with the hydraulic brake option. We also want to flat tow a Chevy Spark behind it. The trailers factory wiring is 4 pin flat. Im assuming well have to convert that to a 7-way RV plug, but do not know for sure. Theres lots of information on your site about towing behind a motor home, but not behind a fifth wheel. Am I right about converting 4 pin to 7 pin, and is there any other specifics well need to know before ordering the base plates, etc. BTW Im hoping theres an option for some sort of Invisibrake system...looking for total simplicity in hook up and disconnecting the towed. Thanks,
asked by: Marty B
Expert Reply:
So what you could do is use the coiled tow bar wiring kit from Blue Ox part # BX8861 at the rear of the fifth wheel that has a 4-way flat connector as this comes with a 4-way round connector that can replace it as well as another one for the front of your tow vehicle and coiled wiring to connect across the tow bar.
Then for an easier to install invisible supplemental braking system the Demco SBS DUO part # SM99251 would work great.
I don't know the year of your Chevy Spark for determining which base plate kit you'd need but it does sound like you may have that already determined.
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
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Blue Ox 4-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord with 4-Way, Round Plugs
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