Pollak Wiring - Trailer Connectors - PK12703 Review Video

The only pin that should be continuously showing 12V power on the 7-Way connector on your vehicle is the 12V power circuit which is normally the black wire but not always. In 7-way wiring the 12V auxiliary power feed is carried on the contact at the…

The Hopkins Engager Trailer Break-Away Kit works by applying 12 volts of power to the trailer brakes when the plastic key is pulled out of the switch box allowing the circuit to be completed and power applied from the breakaway battery. If the…

It sound like some of the functions on your trailer wiring are not connected in the standard pin locations which is what both Pollak and Hopkins use. On your trailer, locate the wires and pin location by function only as color coding is not standard…

I attached a picture that shows what type of lighting requirements are needed for a trailer over 80 inches in width as well as a link down below that covers this as well.

If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…

The 7-way mounting bracket part #C58000 will work well with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13152 you referenced. The safety chain loops of this hitch are far enough from the opening of the hitch that the loops would easily fit without…

Yes, there is only one type of 7-way blade connector. I am attaching a help article about wiring that may be of interest to you.

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

The picture of your 7-way is the biggest clue to the root of your problems. You have a ton of corrosion in there which can cause all sorts of problems from shorting circuits out like you mentioned (the smoking circuits) as well as causing…

The only wires that could be hot all the time on a trailer connector is the 12-volt hot lead, which is usually a black wire, and, if applicable, the auxiliary power wire, which is normally yellow or purple. The blue wire is usually for electric…

For your 2004 Winnebago Brave, you have a Ford F53 chassis and can absolutely use the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. You will be able to use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers #3035-P which will connect to your factory…

The white, red, and blue wires of the Hopkins 7-Way part #HM47210 are 12 gauge and the yellow, green and brown wires are 14 gauge.