How to Clean the Contact Points of a Trailer Connector

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How to clean dual plug in on Ford F150 full of dust from gravel roads How to clean plug in so there is good contact.

asked by: Harry T

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You have a few options for cleaning the pins of a trailer connector.

You could use a wire brush, some fine grit sandpaper, or even Coca-Cola and an old toothbrush. Coke does a great job cleaning corrosion believe it or not. You'll want to rinse the soda off after though since sugary drinks leave a sticky residue.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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There are several items you might want to try using for removal of corrosion in your 7-way trailer connector, like part #HM48480. White Vinegar A wedge shaped, slip on pencil eraser or art gum eraser Pipe cleaners PB Blaster If the corrosion is…

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For a replacement 7-way for your Pollak 12-705 you'd want the part #PK12-707E which is matching style of connector from Pollak.

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It sounds like there is a short somewhere along the wiring of your vehicle or trailer that is causing a fuse to blow every time you connect. The first thing I recommend doing is disconnecting the trailer and using a circuit tester like #PTW2993 to…

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It sounds like there is a short circuit that is overloading the running light circuit in the tow package wiring on your tow vehicle. The most likely culprit is a dirty or corroded trailer connector on the vehicle or trailer if not both. The first…

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The first thing I would check is the running light circuit on the truck side trailer connector to make sure a signal is getting through. Using a circuit tester like #PTW2993 and test the pin next to the covered ground pin. If the signal is getting…

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In order to determine the correct fuse associated with your camper's lighting system, I would need to know the year, make, and model of the vehicle in which you are using to tow the camper. If you can provide me with this information then I would…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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For your 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with factory tow package, I recommend the Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket, Chrysler/Dodge OEM Plug Adapter #HM40975-11933. This kit gives you the wiring adapter you were asking…

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I took a look in the owner's manual for your 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 and there was no mentioned of the wire colors for the trailer wiring. Therefore, in order to make sure the correct connections are made you need to test each of the wires for…

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Answer 10

The replacement remote part #AL72704 that you referenced takes two CR2032 batteries.

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Answer 11

You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the #118617. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller…

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Answer 12

We don't offer a European 7-way, but I can tell you how to wire one IF the trailer isn't equipped with LED lamps. On the Jeep, you'll take the turn signal and brake lamp inputs and run them through a vehicle to vehicle taillight converter…

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