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Custom 7-Way US car connector (car end) fits trucks and SUVs equipped with factory socket.
Close-up Picture of the Connector
Picture of the OEM connector on a Chevy truck. The connector is located above the spare tire and simply plugs in to the 7-Way and 4-Way Replacement Connector.
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Today on our 2005 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab, we're going to install part number 30955. This is a replacement multi-tow 7-way and 4-way trailer connector. We're going to replace the original 7-pole connector That came with the vehicle. This is how it came to us, so you can see that the connector has seen better days. To remove our 7-pole connector, there's a tab right here that we push down and pull out. Sometimes there may be a little gray tab or a lock that fits around this.
You just push down in the center of it and just push it out of the way, then put it back when you're done. We don't have that one, so we'll just push down on this tab and pull it apart. This is our new part that's going to replace the OEM connector. This will simply just plug right back in, like this. However, we're going to take this and route it down towards the bottom of our hitch, toward our pre-existing mounting bracket. This is the bracket that comes with the part.
However, we're going to use the pre-existing one. A good location for this if you wanted to install it, would be right here. It does come with the hardware to install the bracket. However, self-tacking screws will work best in this application here. Let's go ahead and route our wire harness down.
Before we add our new connector, we'll go ahead and put some dilectic grease on the contacts to help protect them. We're using part number 11755. Let's go ahead and route this through our bracket. We'll go ahead and make our connection. We'll just push the two together, make sure they line up OK, and squeeze them until they click. Now we'll use the hardware that comes with the kit, to attach our 7-pole to the bracket.
With our hardware loosely assembled, we'll go ahead and tighten it down, using a flat-blade screw driver. Typically, this star washer on the back will give enough grip; we don't need a wrench. If you do, a 3/8 will work just fine. We'll go ahead and route our wire harness up and out of the way, make sure it's safe and secure with some zip ties. Zip ties don't come with the kit, so you might want to go ahead and get extra long zip ties to go around the hitch. In just a few minutes we've got a new 7-pole connector plus a 4-pole connector installed on our truck. That will do it for our replacement multi-tow 7-way and 4-way trailer connector on our 2005 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (216 Customer Reviews)
Great fit works good has 7way rv plug and the regular flat 4 plug no need for adapters to lose or have stolen.
jason l - 09/19/2020Couldn’t be happier with the products and service from e- trailer... ordered vehicle specific harnesses, trailer brake control, 7 way/ 4 way combo trailer plug, everything was as advertised and was super easy install... shipping on every item was fast.. great company.
Finally updated my truck to a better working area for working with trailers without getting down on your knee when hooking up. When I got done drilling the big hole in the bumper, it went quite smoothly.
RICHARD J - 09/28/2020Excellent product no splicing wires easy to install. But should come with self drilling screws for mounting or self tapping bolts to mount the plug to the hitch.
Cathy T. was very good help. She set me up with the correct parts for our 2001 Chevy so we can have a 7 prong plug in at the bumper and in the box. We got rid of the cobbled up mess that started giving us trouble and now everything works great. The plug and play took me about 1 1/2 hours to complete. We will do business again if needed. Thanks again Cathy T. and etrailer!
Nice product ,Easy to install and then worked as supposed to . I installed in bumper as opposed to the add on bracket that came with it ,made for a easier way to plug in trailer cord.
I bought this 7 way trailer connector to replace a broken one on my 2006 Chevy 2500HD. It was an easy install and only took a few minutes to complete. I tested it with my trailer connected and all works fine. The shipping was super fast. Thanks , etrailer.
I installed this today. Took around 90 minutes but part of that was learning how to get the spare out of the way. I drilled two holes in the bottom of the bumper because of where I wanted the connector to be placed. All necessary hardware came with the unit. This was very easy to do after watching etrailer's How To video. Good job guys, great product.
in my case I have to say that first look at YouTube from there I got the video with the description of the process and the number of the part of there just went to etrailer.com I put the # alone went out it was really easy to send fantastic just wait 4 days in regular shipment for the installed only you see that plug it in thank you I hope that some more will serve..
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver was easy to install and has worked just fine in pulling my several trailers. For the price, an excellent deal. The 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness Connector by Hopkins was a disappointment because the cap that doubles as a dust cover and latch to the adapter has come off and missing after a few months. This cap is not replaceable, the whole connector would have to be replaced.
Easy install! Ten minutes and the trailer lights function perfectly.
My 2007 Classic Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 did not have a factory hitch receiver, so I selected the 13322 Curt Hitch Receiver because it closely resembles the OEM hitch receiver and attaches to the bottom of the bumper. Installation was easy, as shown in the videos and described by other reviewers. All holes aligned perfectly. I did not remove the spare tire as it is not necessary. I used two jack stands to raise/support the receiver frame in place while I started the first bolts. I had the 22mm and 19mm sockets needed to tighten and torque the bolts/nuts. It looks great and I now am able to tow. For the wiring I installed the 30955 Hopkins 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors to the bumper adjacent to the license plate. This required drilling a 2-1/8" hole in the bumper, which was time consuming, but it now resembles a factory installation. I was able to remove the license plate and connect to the factory plug. I ordered these parts from etrailer for a number of reasons: 1) The website is intuitive and contains a tremendous amount of information for the person who is trying to research product information; 2) the selection and inventory is amazing; 3) the prices are very competitive – free shipping for orders over $99; and 4) the dedicated customer service is outstanding – the email communication is prompt. I ordered on a weekend and it was delivered by the following Friday. A very positive first experience.
The product was an exact one-for-one replacement. However, I ended up having to replace the female connector due to corrosion. This took a bit of time. The result was all new connections that work fine. Thanks for all your assistance.
I've purchased 2 of these in less then a year and on both the cap for the 7 pin connector broke off !! I don't horse it open or anything else. Now I'm looking for a different one to install. Other then that etrailer shipping has always been fast and everything else has been great, and I still would recommend etrailer to everyone !!!
Installed on my 2006 Chevy Silverado in anticipation of getting a camping trailer with brakes. So, currently I can't test the break wiring at this time, but the 4 way plug works fine with my existing trailer.
Spent a little time on phone with Preston discussing a wiring solution to accompany the trailer hitch desired. He recommended a product and confirmed that it should be a plug and play situation. Long story short, the hitch was bolted up and the wiring functional in 1 hr's time. I had to drill (2) holes to mount the wiring receptacle, but that was expected. Great service, fast delivery, and excellent prices. I'm very happy. Vehicle: 2005 Chev 1500, 4-dr, 6-1/2 ft bed. Note: Factory wiring harness trailer plug-in was located above the spare tire, towards the rear of the vehicle.
Dana - 07/18/2019Hitch and wire harness fit great. Delivery was 2 days earlier than expected. Great job etrailer.
Direct replacement for my 2010 and 2011 Chevy Silverado
John - 08/01/2020Pretty easy to install. I originally ordered a more expensive version that was out of stock. This item is basically the same but a little cheaper. The one I originally ordered was to be connected to the truck bumper with self threading bolts. This one has little nuts and screws that are almost impossible to connect to the enclosed bumper. So I substituted my own self threading bolts. My other concern is the bracket could be a little stiffer. I'm not sure what the more expensive version is like, but this one could use a little more structure on the bracket. Time will tell how it will hold up. I may need some triangulated bracing on the sides to stiffen it up. Otherwise it appears to be what I wanted. I've yet to connect it to my trailers to see how it performs.
Doug S - 01/01/2016Better than the original one
Ordering what I needed was very easy. Shipping was fast. Installation was a breeze on my 2004 2500HD. Took half hr from start to finish and that's including the plug and play 7 way plug and bracket. Would recommend. Nice upgrade for anyone who needs a hitch or would like to upgrade.
Worked perfect. I drilled hole in bumper and placed beside tag
Simple to use and comes with its own br acket
Unit worked well as advertised. Old connecter had to stay (was welded) so I mounted off center a foot away. Now it protrudes 2 inches.
Peter N - 04/22/2018Connected to a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Mounting holes did line up with Draw tite hitch. Connected to factory connector mounted on center of inside bumper fascia. Since I did not have factory tow, I had to have the dealer flash the ECU to activate functionality to the wiring. Cost to flash ECU $62. Had to shop,(most wanted $125). This was a whole lot easier and cheaper than other long way around the block harness options. Keep in mind that this will not operate the trailer break functions. Not a problem, I use a Tekonsha 90250 brake control mounted to the trailer and swap the hand held between vehicles.
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