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Pollak Reviews and Installation Videos

Installation of a Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness on a 2006 Ford F-350

Review of Pollak Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring PK11916

Installation of a Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness on a 2012 Dodge Ram

Installation of a Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness on a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Installation of a Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness on a 2012 Dodge Ram Dully

Installation of a Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2004 Ford F-150

Installation of a Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado

Installation of a Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

Replacing a 7-Pole Connector Episode of This Old Trailer

Installation of the Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup

Wiring Harness for a Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck on a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Review of Pollak Accessories and Parts PK11761

Installation of a Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter on a 1995 Dodge Ram

Installation of a Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness on a 2004 Ford F-250

Installation of a Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Review of the Pollak 7 Pole to 4 Pole Connector Adapter

Installation of the Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500

Review of Pollak Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring PK11893-11932

Review of Pollak Wiring PK11608

Installation of a Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness on a 2012 Ford F-350

Installation of a Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Installation of a Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2012 GMC Sierra

Installation of a Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit on a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Installation of a Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2007 GMC Sierra New Body Style

Replacing a 6-Pole Connector Episode of This Old Trailer

Installation of a Base Plate Wiring Harness on a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Installation of a Trailer Brake Controller with Wiring on a 2001 Ford F-150

Installation of a Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring Harness on a 2012 Ford F-250

Installation of a Traielr Wiring Harness on a 1999 Ford F-250

Installation of a Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado

Installation of a Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring Kit on a 2010 Ford Focus

Installation of a Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles on a 2013 Ford C-Max

Installation of a Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2011 Dodge Ram

Review of the Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Socket , Vehicle End

Installation of the Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado

Installation of a Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2009 GMC Sierra

Installation of a Brake Controller for a Trailer on a 2008 GMC Sierra

Installation of a Pollak Twist-In Trailer Connector on a 2010 GMC Sierra

Installation of a Wiring Harness for a Trailer on a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Expert Answers about Pollak

How To Have A 7-Way And 4-Way Connector On A 2008 Dodge Ram Without A Factory 7-Way Plug
The Pollak Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # HM40975-11933, is a replacement connector for the Dodge Ram trucks with the factory plug under the truck on the drivers side. If your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 does not have the factory trailer wiring harness available, then you will need to use the Draw-Tite Wiring Harness, # 119175KIT, and the 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. That will give you the 7 and 4 Way connector at the rear of the truck. The part # 119175KIT wiring harness installs behind
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Outside Diameter of 5-Pole Trailer Connector, Part # PK-11501
The outside diameter of the Pollak 5-pole Round Trailer Connector, part # PK11501 measures .80 inches.
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Does Pollak 5thWheel/Gooseneck T-Connector 7-Way Plug into the 7-Way on the Truck
This product connects in line with the 7-Way that is on your vehicle from behind the bumper. The wire is run inside the bed walls and down underneath the truck where it connects, and stays with the truck, so you do not have to hunt it down each time you hookup the gooseneck trailer. We have a video of a similar product, part # 20110 from Draw-Tite being installed on a 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500. It attaches the same way as the Pollak PK11893-11932 that you were looking at. I have included a li
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How to Wire a 4-Way Round Trailer Wiring Connector
There is no standard for wiring the 4-way round connector so you will have to use a circuit tester, part # 3808 if you need one, to test the wires and wire the connector according to the wiring of your existing connector. I have posted links to the parts mentioned above and our wiring help page below.
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Installing Draw-Tite Activator II Brake Controller on 2003 Ford Pickup
If you are speaking of the connector just to the left of the brake controller connector, unfortunately, I do not know its purpose. If your Activator II controller has a plug on it that is not compatible with the Ford connector under the dash, you can cut off the existing connector and use butt connectors to connect the controller to a # 20260 brake controller wiring harness. The harness would easily connect to your brake controller, color for color.
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Finding the Third Brake Light Wire on a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD for a Camper Shell
There may be a wire loom under the truck, above the spare tire with some tow package wires in it. If you cut back the loom often times there will be 2 additional wires. The Light Blue wire provides a lead for a camper shell brake light. The other, a Light Green wire, is for the reverse lights. To make sure you have found the correct wires, use a circuit tester like # 3808 to test the wires. If this wiring is not present, to add a third bake lamp you would need to tap into the turn signal c
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Parts Needed to Install 7-Way Trailer Wiring on a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon
In order to add a 7-Way trailer connector to a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon you will first need to install a 4-Way. If the vehicle already has a 4-Way you can skip to the next step. For a 4-Way you can use # 118467. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you. The factory 4-Way, if you have one, or the 118467, will have a converter. This takes the separate turn signal and brake lights from the vehicle and combines them on the output side for the trailer. The next ste
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Wiring Up a New Trailer Side 7-Way Connector on a Trailer that Used to have a 4-Way
A wishbone harness will have 2 wires for running lights. On a trailer side 4-Way, the pin next to the ground pin is for the running lights. You can connect the 2 wires that carry the running lights together and then to the new connector. The running light wires should be the yellow/brown and green/brown. Traditionally a yellow wire only is for the left turn and brake lights. It is next to the running light pin. And the last pin, typically a green wire only, is for right turn and brake lights.
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What Are Wiring Codes for a Pollak 7-Pole Round Pin Connector
I have attached a photo of the Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole # PK11700 as viewed from the front with all of the correct wiring connections noted. 12:00 - White Wire is Ground. 2:00 - Brown Wire - Tail and Running Lights. 4:00 - Green Wire - Right Brake and Turn. 6:00 - Purple Wire - Reverse Lights. 8:00 - Yellow Wire - Left Brake and Turn. 10:00 - Black Wire - 12v Battery Power. Center - Blue wire - Brake Control Output. The pin at 2:00 position is the correct pin that carries the signal for your
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How to Connect Factory Wiring on 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD to Pollak Twist-In 7-Way # PK11916
Your 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD will have a wiring harness with round connector in place under the rear bumper whether or not it came equipped with a factory tow package. This round connector will plug in to the back of your Pollak Twist-In 7-Way, part # PK11916. Please refer to the attached photo and the linked article concerning brake controller installation in a 2008 GMC Sierra. Both illustrate the underside of the vehicle rear bumper area and the approximate location (above the spare tire) a
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Does it Matter Where the 40 amp Circuit Breaker # 9510 is Mounted
As long as the mounting location you choose for the 40 am Circuit Breaker # 9510 is in a safe area away from the elements and moving parts it would not matter if it got mounted to a frame or a rubber surface.
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Troubleshooting a 6-Way Trailer Connector Install
By looking at the picture you sent me it looks like the yellow wire is the left turn, the green is the right turn, the brown is tail lights and the white is the ground. Which leaves us with the two black wires. There are a couple options for determining what the black wires are for. You could get a 12 volt battery like a car battery and run a jumper wire from there to black wires to see what functions on the trailer activate. Or, you could trace the wires back to see where they terminate.
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Trailer Brakes Do Not Work on a 2003 GMC 2500 With a Factory Tow Package
To start off you need to check under the hood to make sure the wiring connection mentioned in the GM brake controller FAQ article attached are made. In the 2002 - 2003 model years, GMC changed the way you hook up the brake controller under the dash. There are two possible wiring adapters that will fit the connector under the dash. The 3015-P and the 3025-P. The only difference between the two is the way the RED wire is pinned out. The red wire carries the signal from the stop light switch, telli
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Removing Old Plug and Installing 7-Way Trailer Connector # PK12706
If you cannot access the pin terminals inside your 7-way trailer connector, you can simply cut the wires at the back of the plug. I would actually recommend cutting off the old plug if the plug has a lot of dirt and corrosion. Often times, dirt and corrosion can make its way into the 7-way plug and begin to corrode the wires. By cutting off the plug, you will have clean wires to attach to the new 7-way plug.
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Troubleshooting Left Turn Signal on 7-way Installed in Bed of 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500
How is the 7-way in your truck bed installed? Is it a T-connection like the # PK11893-11932 you referenced? If so, unplug the fifth wheel connector portion of it entirely and plug the factory US car connector into the rear of the 7-way on the rear bumper. Then, check the pin in the 9:00 position while the left turn signal is activated. If you get signal on that pin, there is a problem with the T-connection for the fifth wheel. You can check the pin-out on the connector in the truck bed (see d
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Wiring Diagram for a 7-Way Trailer Connector Vehicle End on 2002 Dodge Dakota
That is no problem. I have included a picture of exactly what you are looking for: a diagram of a vehicle side 7-Way trailer connector, front and back views. I have also linked an FAQ with other wiring diagrams. The colors listed are commonly used but by no means standard. Always use a circuit tester, like # 3808, to test wires to be sure of function.
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Trailer Brakes Lock Up Using a 6-Way to 7-Way Adapter on a 2006 Toyota Sequoia
There are 2 ways to wire a 6-Way connector. Either the brake output will be in the middle or the 12 volt power will be in the middle. Adapters are normally one way or the other. It is permissible to swap the blue and clack wires like they told you. We have an adapter thank makes switching easy, # HM47570. All you do is pull out the little compartment, rotate it 180 degrees, and plug it back in. What you will want to do after rewiring the adapter is take the trailer back to the place you b
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Left Turn Signal On 7-Way Trailer Connector is Not Working
It is possible that there is a blown fuse or relay related to the tow package wiring that is causing the problem. Use the vehicle owners manual to find the locations. It is also possible that there is a break in the wire somewhere. You will need to use a circuit tester like # 3808 if needed to test the wire as you work your way forward on the truck. If the right side stop light also does not work it could be a blown stop light or CHMSL fuse. If the turn signal function works on that same
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What Gauge Wire Should be Used with Vehicle Side 2-Pole Socket Connector # PK12801
The 2-Pole Socket Connector - Vehicle Side, # PK12801, will accept 4 or 6 gauge wire so it should be no problem for your application. If you also need a mounting bracket, use # PK11771. For the matching trailer end connector, if needed, use # PK12800.
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Trailer Running Lights Not Working When Connected to 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
Step one in troubleshooting your trailer running lights is to isolate the problem to either the tow vehicle or the trailer wiring. You will need a circuit tester such as the Quickee #3808 or equivalent. I suggest you review the included article on troubleshooting trailer wiring as this provides a lot of useful guidance on the steps to identify the source of the problem. Start by disconnecting the trailer from the tow vehicle. With the Silverado lights on, test the pin on the truck 4-way conne
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Converting 7-Way Round Connector on Ford F-750 to 7-Way Blade Style Connector on a Trailer
To convert your 7-way round connector to the 7-way blade style connector on your trailer we have Pollak Trailer Connector Adapter part # PK12-724. To use this adapter you should not have to splice together your separate brake light circuits on your Ford F-750. The power output at your 7-way trailer connector on your truck should already be wired as the diagram I have provided. I recommend using a circuit tester to test the pins of the 7-way trailer connector on your Ford truck. If your pin fu
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7-Way to 4-Pole Trailer Connector Adapter for 2013 Porsche Cayenne
If your Cayenne has the 7-way connector, you will simply need an adapter to convert it to a 4-pole. Because your Cayenne is equipped with a bulb-out sensor, if your trailer has LED lamps you will need to use an adapter with a resistor in it like part # TR20141. LED lamps draw very little power, and fool the bulb-out sensor into thinking a bulb is burned out. This will make the turn signals hyper-flash. If your trailer uses incandescent lamps, you can use any of the other 7-way to 4-pole conne
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How to Wire Pollak 2-Pole Trailer Wiring Connector # PK12800
On the 2-pole connector # PK12800 there is a set screw on the bottom, face end, of the connector. Remove this small screw with a flat screwdriver and you can pull out the terminals of the connector. On the other end you would route your wires (make sure the clamp set screw is loose) and pull them through to the now open end of the connector. Then you will solder the wires to the terminals. When finished, push the hole assembly back inside the housing and replace the set screw. Then tighten t
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No 12 Volt Power Reaching Trailer Connector on 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
In later model years (2007-2011) Chevrolet did not complete all the trailer wiring connections, but this should not be the case in your 2003 Silverado. If your 7-way has worked previously then there is a chance the connector is corroded or damaged, or that the factory wiring has failed. Check for signs of whitish or greenish discoloration on the contacts and apply an electrical contact cleaner as needed. Inspect the connector for damage and to ensure all wiring to the connector pins are solid
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2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Your Silverado 2500HD 7-way connector is properly delivering power to your trailer lights when connected, so we know there is not an issue with the connector. (The Silverado does not switch the 12V accessory power to the 7-way on and off; it is on at all times.) I suggest you test your 12V pump for proper operation by connecting it directly to the Silverado battery terminals. If it functions correctly when connected in this manner, then the issue may be that the wiring in the tow package sim
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Correct wiring for the Pollock part # PK11402
The typical wiring for a 4-Way round electrical connector are: White - Ground Return Green - Right Turn and Brake Light Yellow/Red - Left Turn and Brake Light Brown - Tail Light There are two ways for you to determine the functionality for each of your wires: You can either trace each wire to determine which lamp it feeds, or, you can use a 12 volt automotive battery and apply power to each circuit to determine its function. Ground the negative post to the battery to the trailer fr
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Wire Connections for the Pollack OEM Replacement 7-Pole Trailer Connector # PK11893
The Pollack Replacement OEM 7-Pole Trailer Connector, # PK11893, was designed to be an OEM replacement socket for Ford, Chevy, GMC and Nissan vehicles. This socket was designed to work with the OEM wiring harnesses. If you want to use this socket on your vehicle and you do not have an OEM trailer socket connector, then I recommend using the 4 ft Pigtail Wiring Harness, # PK11998. This wiring harness will plug into the rear of the Pollack 7-way socket and it provides 7 wires that you can spli
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Troubleshooting No Power on the Blue Brake Output Wire from a Brake Controller
To determine why you do not have any power on the blue brake output wire, I recommend starting at your brake controller. First, make sure the brake controller is on and receiving power. Most brake controllers have 4 wires, blue (brake output to trailer brakes), white (ground), black (12 Volt power from vehicle battery), and red (stop light switch). If your brake controller is not on, make sure the black power wire is connected to the vehicle battery via a 20 or 30 amp circuit breaker. Also,
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Wire Colors and Functions to Install the Pollack Pigtail Harness # PK11998 on a 2009 Ford F-150
Vehicle manufacturers have been known to change the wire colors and functions from time to time so I can give you an idea of what the colors and functions may be, but I strongly recommend using a circuit tester, like part # 3808, to test the function of each wire. Ford has traditionally stayed with the standard color codes which is as follows - Green - Right Turn and Brake Yellow - Left Turn and Brake Brown - Tail Lights White - Ground Orange - Backup Lights Black - 12 Volt Power Blue
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Replacement 7-Way Trailer Connector for a 2003 Chevy Silverado
The 7-Way trailer connector on the back of your 2003 Chevy Silverado should have a round plug behind it that plugs into another harness that continues up to the front of the truck. What you can do is use # 20119 which comes with a new mounting bracket and has both a 7-Way blade style connector and a 4-Way flat. Or you could use # PK11916 that you referenced if you just want the 7-Way. Both options are assuming none of the wiring was damaged. You can use a circuit tester like # 3808 to test t
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