Do Trailer Side 7-Way Plugs Have Metal Tabs in Middle
Question:
I have been looking at some options for replacing my rv 7 way blade plug. However I’m a bit confused the stock plug has a double metal tabs in the plug . From what I can tell most of the replacement options only seem to have one metal tab . Are these the proper replacement connectors? Do any replacement connectors come with double tabs? thank you for any clarification and your help.
asked by: Abner C
Expert Reply:
Trailer side 7-ways (attached to the trailer) have a single metal tab in the middle of them, and there isn't an option for one with double tabs. A vehicle-side 7-way (which is attached to the vehicle) does have two metal tabs in the middle, which accept the trailer-side 7-way's tab.
For a replacement, you can use just a plug or you can use a 7-way with the wires attached, which is a plug and lead.
- Plug Only: Curt 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End # C58145
- Plug and Lead: 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 4' Long # H20043 or 8' Long # H20046
Products Referenced in This Question
7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 4' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector with Molded Cable - Trailer End - 8' Long - RV Standard
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Curt 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- Plug Only
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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