Installing 7 Blade Trailer Side Connector

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I am cutting off the old connector from my trailer and I have to wire a new connector which is a hopkin trailer connector 7 blade nite glow, it is going to be pluged into a 2018 nissan titan sv, I wired it the way I thought it goes but not working.....

asked by: Jose R

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The Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Trailer Connector with Nite-Glow - Trailer End # HM48502 will connect to your trailer wiring based on the function and pin locations of the attached photo. I've also attached an article to further assist with the trailer wiring.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

It sounds like you might be looking for the Tandem Axle Teardrop Trailer Fenders for Boat Trailers - Stainless Steel - 14" Wheels - Qty 2 #HP34VR. This fender is made from stainless steel and has the same dimensions you mentioned- 9" wide x…

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I think you are going in the right direction. I would definitely replace the 14 gauge wire going to the trailer brake magnets with 10 gauge wire or larger. Usually larger than 10 gauge is hard to get into the trailer connector though. I would also…

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Answer 3

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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The general rule of thumb is that if the trailer comes with brakes then you need to add a brake controller in your tow vehicle (2010 Honda Odyssey) to utilize them. Another great source to reference about this is your owner's manual. When I…

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Wiring by function is the route to go for your situation. This is done by testing each wire of your trailer individually. The easiest way is to use a 12V battery and connect the negative terminal to the trailer's ground on the frame and then use…

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I attached a diagram that shows how to match all of the wire colors of the Hopkins Multi-Tow 7-Way Blade and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector #HM11141144 to the wire colors on your 2017 GMC Canyon.

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When wiring a trailer connector, it is best to wire by function, as wire colors can vary. We have an excellent wiring diagram on our website, I will provide you a link so you can look at it. If you are looking at the inside of the trailer connector…

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I have attached a photo that details the wiring connections for a 7-pole round pin connector. It also includes the vehicle side wiring as well. I have also attached a photo of the 7-way blade style connector as well. The center plus is an auxiliary…

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Answer 9

The 7-Way blade style trailer connector is the most common 7-Way in use at this time. It would be beneficial to switch to this style. However, if you already have a 7-Way round connector you can just use an adapter to go to a 7-Way blade style when…

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Answer 10

There are two color code standards that are used in the trailer world. The Hopkins 7-Way RV style connector and cable, #H20046, that you referenced uses the RV Industry standard color code which is as follows: White Wire - Ground Red Wire - Left…

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7-Way connectors like the #A7WCB that you referenced should be wired by function and not color. Since trailer manufacturers can sometimes use non-standard color wires for the taillight functions of their trailer it is best just to determine the…

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Answer 12

There are many things that can affect the voltage on the brake output wire from your brake controller to your trailer brakes such as the power setting on your brake controller, how you are testing the wire and if you are testing it with the brakes or…

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