Optronics 7-Way Trailer Harness Plug Protector Installation Video

The Powerbuilt Unijack #ALL620470 referenced in your question has a weight capacity of 4,000 pounds. This is likely enough for your 8,200 pound trailer, but I recommend going up a bit with the Unijack #ALL620471 that is rated for 6,000 pounds. This…

It is not recommend to jack up a trailer by the axle. This may cause damage to the axle itself. It also puts too much stress on the leaf springs. Instead, you will want to place the jack under part of the trailer frame preferably next to the leaf…

I went out to the warehouse to measure BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs #IMF08893. The overall width at the widest point is 4-5/8 inches. The mounting hole is right in the center so from either edge to the center of the…

So you have a tow vehicle that has a 7-way connector on it and then a trailer that has a 5-way? What you would need to do is remove the 5-way wiring and install a 7-way with a lead like part #HM20048 which is a 7-way with 11 feet of harness. I…

The Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 23" Lift - Item #JET-5000 that you referenced only has one wire that runs from it, the power wire. This wire would need to get run to the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way…

No you should not have constant power on the brake output pin, the blue wire should only have power with the brake pedal depressed in the vehicle or the brake controller manual override is activated. If the blue wire has a constant 12V then it is an…

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…

In order to charge your trailer batteries from the 9-Way on your tow vehicle while in transit, you will just need to run 10 gauge wire like #10-1-1 (sold by the foot) from the vehicle battery's positive terminal to the 12V power circuit of the…

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

Since trailer wires colors are not always consistent among manufacturers the best way to figure the functions of each circuit is to test each circuit individually. There are two ways you can do this, the easier way is to get a car battery and run a…

You are correct. You will want to use the backing plate to sandwich the boards and provide the most secure connection when installing the Brophy Swiveling D-Ring Anchors #RR6K-4 . You can mount these in a recessed hole created by a router or punch…

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…