Trailer plug (truck side) replacement

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Aug 24, 2009 | 08:40 AM

DaveandJennyP

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Trailer plug (truck side) replacement

My flat 4 plug on the truck side is shot. Has anyone replaced just the flat 4 plug? My 7 pin is still in good shape. Dealer wants about $150 for the whole box. I suppose I could get a generic plug and rig that up. It'd be nice to keep it neat. Just thought I'd ask.

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Dave

Aug 24, 2009 | 09:55 AM

Excursioncamp

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You can always get a very inexpensive 7 to 4 plug connection. I bought one years ago since it seems my 4 plug doesn't always work.

Aug 24, 2009 | 10:11 AM

Cardiac69

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I was going to recommend the same thing. They work perfectly. I got mine from a local trailer shop for about $8.00. Here is one from eTrailer.com for $9.95: http://www.etrailer.com/pc-A~PK12716.htm Just what you need....

Aug 24, 2009 | 11:06 AM

DaveandJennyP

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Oh yeah...I didn't think of that. I know I even have one around somewhere.

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Aug 24, 2009 | 11:17 AM

tdappleman

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That's exactly what I have - I bought one which has the 4 and 5 plugs in the same piece. I needed the 5 for the boat with surge brakes (reverse lockout). I find it easier to connect the trailer to vs. the factory connector.

https://www.berrylandcampers.com/rv-...er-p-8777.html

Aug 24, 2009 | 12:08 PM

mgs

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I also use the 7 to 4 adapter....my 4 plug was bad when I bought the Exc. I already had one also, Mike.

Aug 29, 2009 | 09:03 PM

57fomoco

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[quote=DaveandJennyP;7861865]My flat 4 plug on the truck side is shot. Has anyone replaced just the flat 4 plug? My 7 pin is still in good shape. Dealer wants about $150 for the whole box. .....

I just baught one a few weeks ago and it was about $30.00 from Ford.