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Adapter 7-Pole to 6-Pole - Universal
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Adapter 7-Pole to 6-Pole - Universal

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Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - 47549

Highlights

  • Versatile adapter function: Converts 7-pole vehicle plugs to 6-pole trailer connectors.
  • Easy configuration change: Center pin set as hot lead; can switch for brake wiring.
  • Standard compatibility: Works with 7-round blade style and 6-round trailer plugs.
  • Single-function adapter: Specifically designed for wiring adapters and focuses on its main use.
  • Compact design: Low profile ensures minimal space usage between connectors.
  • Durable construction: Built to handle regular wear and ensures secure connection.

Features to know about

Seamless Connections with Universal Compatibility: 7-Pole to 6-Pole Wiring Adapter

Transform your vehicle's 7-pole plug into a 6-pole connector effortlessly with the Hopkins Adapter! Perfect for vehicles with a standard 7-blade connector and trailers featuring a less common 6-round connector, this adapter ensures your setup is always ready for action, whether you're using it for regular journeys or unexpected hauls.

Adapt to Every Trailer Setup: Configurable Center Pin for Brake or Power

Avoid the frustration of mismatched wiring with its configurable center pin. Designed with versatility in mind, the center pin can be switched between the 12-volt power lead or brake output, making it ideal for trailers with varied wiring schemas. Change the configuration easily to suit your trailer’s specific needs for seamless towing every time.

Easy Troubleshooting for Reliable Performance: Diagnostic-Friendly Design

Ensure you're always ready for the road with this adapter's straightforward design which makes troubleshooting a breeze. Quickly identify and resolve any wiring issues, as the adapter's intuitive setup allows for immediate problem-solving, helping you avoid delays and maintain efficiency in your travels.

Durability Meets Convenience: Low-Profile, Robust Build

This adapter boasts a low-profile design, making it easy to install without obstructing other functions or parts of your trailer setup. Crafted to withstand the demands of regular towing, its sturdy construction ensures longevity and reliable performance, trip after trip.

Universal Solution for Varied Connectors: Flexible Vehicle and Trailer Compatibility

Perfect for those with a diverse fleet of trailers, this adapter allows a standard 7-blade vehicle plug to work with a 6-round trailer plug. Minimize the need for multiple adapters and streamline your towing experience with a single, adaptable extension designed to cater to a wide array of connections.

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Video Transcript for Adapter 7-Pole to 6-Pole: The Breakdown

Jeff: Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're going to take a look at this Hopkins seven way blade to six way round adapter. Now this adapter will plug into your vehicle's side seven way blade socket, and it converts your connector format to a six way round pin type. You can see it has this nice tethered dust cap on it, then when it's not plugged in, you can protect the terminals.Now, one note on this adapter, the center pin is set up as the more common 12 volt hot lead, but it can easily be changed to work with trailers and will have the center pin wired as the brake. And to do that, what you'll first want to do is you'll need a circuit tester to test the pins in your six way connector. Basically just ground the alligator clip to the vehicle chassis, and then touch the test light to the center pin on your six way connector.

If the light and the tester lights up, then that means the center pin is hot so it's wired for 12 volts. So you can use it as-is.If the center pin is for the brakes, it'll only have power when your brake pedal is applied or when the manual brake lever on the brake controller is activated. So if it does work that way, you need to switch it. You can easily do that. What you'll want to do if you need to switch it, all you have to do is switch the blue and the black wires that are inside this adapter.

So what you'll do is basically just remove this tethered dust cap, and then if you'll notice right here, there's two screws here and then two right up here. If you just unscrew all four of those screws, this'll split in half, in the inside you'll be able to see where the black wire is attached to the center pin. And then you also see a blue wire, all you have to do is just switch the black and the blue wire, attach them back down, put your screws in. Go ahead and put your dust cap back on, and just like that you're ready to go. So it's pretty easy to switch between the two.But that should do it for the review on the Hopkins seven way blade to six way round adapter..

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Product is exactly what we wanted, and arrived in a shorter amount of time than expected. Thanks!



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adaptorThe web page is well put together to figure out what I didn't know and my order arrived quickly and the adaptor was what I needed. Thank you. I will use your service when I need things. John S



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Top quality. Quick delivery. etrailer seems to deliver on time every time exactly as expected. Great shipping time



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I needed another product that I couldn't find locally and also needed this so I ordered it from etrailer also. Postage cheaper than gas to go find one and etrailer price was very resonable. Nice people, great commication, and super fast shipping.



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Got a new truck and needed an adapter for our soon to be traded in trailer. This worker great. I have ordered several items form etrailer and their service is great.



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Great products, fast delivery and good prices. They had everything in stock including the Ford specific brake cable and 7 to 6 pole adapter. Ordered last Monday. Received on Thursday. Put every in this weeked and am using it today (one week after order placed.



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Super handy and convenient to store for the day it's needed.



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It fits, it works. Great choice



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product is exactly what was ordered, quick service and a very reasonable price. Adapter plug is just what I needed and is well made.



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Added the gooseneck trailer plug in bed and I wanted to be compatible with new and old style plugs. Adapor worked great.

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Grant

3/20/2021

Excellent



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Bought this adapter to use pulling our horse trailer. It's worked great.
Cathy was very helpful when I called with questions prior to purchase.

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Kp

11/15/2017

The trailer light adapter has worked just fine. I only use it periodically, but when I have, done the job!!! Thanks for checking on it!



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We had been having trouble with our other adapters, no brakes or intermittent brakes. This adapter fits better than any of the others ever have, great connection and is holding tight. I will be picking up some more of these. The only downside to me was they came on the value shipping which is rather delayed for us and I would rather pay to get it here more quickly. I was needing it and it was several days getting here. We ship a lot and I know shipping directly with USPS goes faster than that and is not expensive.

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Jo B.

1/28/2020

It works just like new! No complaints at all. I noticed another review stated theirs is not fitting, sometimes the pins can get a little distorted on the vehicle side and can be easily straightened.



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I unplugged the broken plug-in trailer part from my truck
and attached the new part that I bought from your company. It actually fit in the same holes which I bolted back on. Plugged it back in to my truck, hooked up my horse trailer and all my lights worked!!!! I didn’t replace the male end on the horse trailer and it all matched up perfectly. Very easy to install



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Works as designed. It's wired for the six pin round to have the center pin as the aux, and the electric brake on the outer ring, which is fine. I note the advertisement says these two pins can easily be swapped, but there was nothing in the instructions which indicated how that might be done.



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Works great. Does what its supposed to do - converts a 6 pin round plug on a trailer to a 7 pole jack on the truck.



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Worked great, all lights worked. Want to thank Diana for her help ordering this product and shipping it to us on time for us to go camping.

Thanks again



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Appears to work well adapting a 7 pin motor home to a 6 pin magnetic light system.



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The adapter arrive in record time and worked very well. The web site had useful information that helped in the selection.



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The product works fine but... what a great company. An informative website and great followup. All companies could learn something from eTrailer's example. They really care about what I think.



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This product worked perfect to upgrade my trailer to my newer model wiring system on my tundra



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As always orders was processed, shipped. and delivered without any problems. Very timely. Thanks etrailer!



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Good quality product. Easy to change pin configuration. Great replacement for worn out adapter. Received product in just a few days.



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Plugged it in and worked from the get g o!!!!



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Love this cause, I just don’t have the time to re- wire the bucket truck so it’s nice to just plug this in an I can hook are chipper up !!!!



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The product was good, however it doesn't fit into my 7-way plug. Something is not aligned right.


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