What Gauge Wire Should be Used with Vehicle Side 2-Pole Socket Connector # PK12801

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Does this receptacle and the plug PK12800 work with #6 wire? I need to hook up a boat loader on my truck rack and need a plug and receptacle.

asked by: Dennis

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The 2-Pole Socket Connector - Vehicle Side, # PK12801, will accept 4 or 6 gauge wire so it should be no problem for your application. If you also need a mounting bracket, use # PK11771. For the matching trailer end connector, if needed, use # PK12800.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

You don't have to use an isolator if you don't need one. If your plan is to unplug the trailer when not in use there would be no need to use an isolator. For a 2 pole socket for your vehicle we have the part #PK12801 and then for the trailer…

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Answer 2

Yes, you will need to run a separate ground wire with the main power wire. So it would be best to use the Pollak 2-Pole Socket Connector #PK12801 with their 2-Pole Trailer Wiring Connector #PK12800 for your power wires. The physical connection from…

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Answer 3

As long as you do not exceed the 300 amp rating of the Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket part #PK11851 then this would work for you. For the male end of the above socket you would want to use the Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin…

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Answer 4

Yes, the ring terminal you see attached to the housing of the Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Connector #PK11852 that you referenced is used for a ground circuit. Check out the picture I attached that came from a customer who used this…

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Answer 5

For a higher amperage connector setup you'd want the single pole part #PK11851 with the matching male side part #PK11852. This has a 300 amp rating so you'd be perfectly fine to run basically anything you'd want from it. The connector you…

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Answer 6

Yes, whether you plan on using the Pollak Single-Pole #PK11852 (which is geared more towards winches) or the 7-Way Round RV Style Trailer Connector - Trailer Side #A7WCB (which is recommended for a travel trailer), you will not only connect the power…

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Answer 7

If you are looking for a single pole connector to use as a charge line for the batteries of your RV the part numbers #PK11851 and #PK11852 would be a great choice. These connectors can accept wire gauge up to 00.

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Answer 8

The Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket #PK11851 and plug part #PK11852 are rated for 300 amps of continous use like you mentioned. They can accept up to 00 gauge wire which is very thick.

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Answer 9

You'll need to solder the wiring to the pins that are in the 2-Pole Trailer Wiring Connector #pk12800. Basically you take off the black front section by removing the set screw and then run the wires through the back of the connector and solder…

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Answer 10

The 12 volt circuit on a 7-Way trailer connector can provide a maintenance charge to a 12 volt battery but it will not be able to fully charge it because the wiring for a 7-Way is too small to carry the current required. What you can do to charge the…

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Answer 11

Yes. I believe you are looking for the Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End #PK11851.

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Answer 12

A 2 gauge wire is only a little smaller than double aught (2/0) by about 0.11 inches diameter so it could be used in connector #PK11852. But I advise soldering in the wire and not crimping it for the best results. Triple aught (3/0) would be too…

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