Hopkins Wiring - Trailer Connectors - HM40950 Review Video

Some trailers do have shock absorbers; it isn't all that common but is gaining popularity, mostly among camping trailers. The main reason it's not too common is most people aren't worried about the ride being that smooth. Usually the…

I wouldn't say any of the 7-way trailer manufacturers that we sell offer a 7-way that is noticeably nicer than the other brands. I've heard people complain about Hopkins brake controllers and other more advanced electronics but I have a…

On a 7 pin round which is the common connection on a semi trailer, the clearance/marker lights are at the 10 o clock position when you look at the trailer wiring connection. When looking at the connector on the back of the truck, that will put the…

Light truck tires (LT) are sometimes used in RV applications but generally not on utility trailers. Light truck tires are a type of passenger vehicle tire and as such they are not built with as thick of a sidewall as trailer tires. A thicker sidewall…

From the information you have given me, if I am correct your current axle should be 89" long when measured from hub face to hub face and from one spring center to the other is 74". To up grade to a 3500 lb axle without modification you need…

Yes, you can switch from 205/75-14 tires to 225/75-15 tires if you have the clearance all around the existing tires. You will also need to replace the wheels though because a 15 inch tire will not fit on a 14 inch wheel. I recommend going with radial…

Kenda Karrier ST225/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire with 15" White Spoke Wheel #AM32545 is balanced in a specific way. What manufacturers do is line up the light spot in the wheel with the heavy spot on the tire to achieve some balance. They are not…

I do have a solution for you, however, the smallest tire we have on a 13" wheel is part #AM31985 which has a load range of 1,610 lbs at 65 psi meaning it won't be strong enough for the 3,500 lb axle. The best option that you have is the…

If you are installing a 7-way and brake controller you will want to use a circuit breaker in-line when connecting the Black wire from the 7-way to the battery and in-line from the brake controller to the battery. The Black wire will draw 12 volt…

Yes, trailer wiring harness #C56332 does have a fuse in a red holder near the large black converter box. If that fuse is fine, then use the vehicle owner's manual to find any fuses related to tow package wiring on the vehicle to check them. If…

To wire the 4 clearance lights #MCL0040ABB, license plate light #M298C, and tail lights #STL190RB to your 12' long 75" wide vintage trailer, I recommend starting the 4-Way Wishbone Trailer Wiring Harness with 42" Ground Wire #A40W42B…

Most if not all trailer wiring harnesses/connectors use larger wires for the 12 volt and ground circuits compared to the other circuits (lights). The sockets themselves don't have an amperage rating so you will go by the draw of the things…