Trailer Wire / Brake Controller freebies!
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Trailer Wire / Brake Controller freebies!
Today, I was given a brake controller, 7-way plug and about 15 ft of wiring to connect it all together.
My question: Where's the best place to run the 7 wire bundle to? I was just going to get a rear light harness from the junk yard and wire it all together, sort of a "plug-n-play" style. Would this work? Is there one rear plug or two?
The reason I want to hook it up instead of one of the T-connectors is because I've been known to tow different types of trailers, some with 4 pin and some with 7. Plus generally you can get a 7-way pin adapter to fit most types of trailer light connectors. So i figured 7-way flat was pretty universal.
My question: Where's the best place to run the 7 wire bundle to? I was just going to get a rear light harness from the junk yard and wire it all together, sort of a "plug-n-play" style. Would this work? Is there one rear plug or two?
The reason I want to hook it up instead of one of the T-connectors is because I've been known to tow different types of trailers, some with 4 pin and some with 7. Plus generally you can get a 7-way pin adapter to fit most types of trailer light connectors. So i figured 7-way flat was pretty universal.
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I know the difference. I know there is a kit for 4pin but not 7.
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Didn't mean for it to sound like you didn't know, ok? I am not a trailer wiring guru either, lucky my neighbor does all mine.
If I was home I would go look at my 78, its wired with a new style big round 7 pin and a flat 4 and a old round style 6 pin.
I'd say any camper and or stock trailer sales/service place can help you out.
Trailer Wiring Guide - Learn To Wire a Trailer the Right Way
Or follow the top L/H pic and tie in accordingly.
If I was home I would go look at my 78, its wired with a new style big round 7 pin and a flat 4 and a old round style 6 pin.
I'd say any camper and or stock trailer sales/service place can help you out.
Trailer Wiring Guide - Learn To Wire a Trailer the Right Way
Or follow the top L/H pic and tie in accordingly.
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