Will Trailer Connector Provided With Stealth Hitch SH25VR Release Surge Brakes On Boat Trailer
Question:
Does the wiring harness and/or wiring instructions have means for releasing the surge brakes on the trailer when backing up?
asked by: Terence T
Expert Reply:
If your surge brake coupler is equipped with an electric lockout solenoid, the 7-way trailer connector included with the Stealth Hitch # SH25VR will actuate the lockout, as long as the purple wire for the 7-way is tapped into the vehicle's reverse lamp circuit as outlined in the linked installation instructions. This assumes your boat trailer uses a 7-way trailer connector. If the trailer use a 5-pole connector, you can use an adapter like part
# A57WB.
I'll also link to an installation video that shows both the hitch and the wiring being installed on a 2020 BMW X5 like yours.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adapter 7 Pole to 5 Pole Flat Wired Adapter
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Optronics
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Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- 600 lbs TW
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- Stealth Hitches
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