7-Pole and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Sockets w/ Mounting Bracket and Wiring - Vehicle End

by: Bruce10/10/2018

Does what it says ... says what it does. The install video was a big help too. 573100

I was tired of having connection issues with the 7 pole to 4 pole adapter and opted to replace my existing plug with one that had both the 7 and 4 pole sockets. This looks like it will last. The 4 pole socket has sturdy brass sockets that should last as long as the truck. It would have been nice to have a piece of paper with the color codes for the wiring harness but a few minutes with an ohm meter solved what went to what. The longest part of the install was figuring out where to mount the bracket. 65615

From start to finish, this has been a great experience! I wrote a detailed email explaining my situation. Within 24 hours, I received a response with a link to the exact product I needed. Product was priced well with good shipping rates. Order was shipped out 2 days later and I received an email that it would get to my house on Tuesday, but the part showed up 3 days early!! It's almost like Christmas!! I haven't yet had time to install the product, because I literally received it just one hour ago, but it's easy to tell that this is a super quality product. I was actually expecting a flimsy bracket that might have to be reinforced...not required. Very heavy duty bracket with self-tapping screws included along with wire connectors and of course the connector itself. I am very happy with my purchase and if will follow up with pictures and more if I can. 275434

Excellent! Simple install for most anyone with a basic understanding of wiring. Connector works as great today as when I first installed it shortly after posting my initial comments.

Brian R - 07/23/2017

This is a great affordable option to replace your worn out or damaged OEM trailer recepticle. The fit is perfect. It is made by Pollak which is the same as the Ford one you replace. I damaged mine and took the pin connectors out of new housing and installed it on my F350 without splicing wires. Worked perfectly. 483732

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by: Ian H.07/08/2016

It was okay - worked for a few months, then corroded and gave up the ghost. Nothing really above the competition. I pull a farrier's trailer every day, 6 days a week, so I absolutely rely on a good wiring harness for lights and electric brakes. A vastly better option (which I have had since the last one died), that is still going strong without a flinch despite being covered in road dust and salt, are these: https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Pollak/PK11404.html https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Pollak/PK11402.html Solid metal construction, never get a loose connection, no corrosion - not even on Virginia backroads in the winter. Now, those above are only 4-pole connectors, they do make a 7-pole version as well (which I use). I whole-heartedly recommend them. 269525

The service provided by George and Lacey was the best part of this transaction. Lacey helped me find the right parts and sent me a video about installation. They both worked to correct my order and customized the delivery date. The parts were precisely what I needed to get power to the bumper for a small trailer and bike rack. A few comments: order more butt connectors as the mfr sent 6 and there were seven wires on my Colorado. When connecting the tail harness to the truck harness, be sure all the wires on each side are the same length. The yellow wire strippers take some getting used to, so practice on several wires first. I’m an ‘average’ handy person so these last two suggestions didn’t come naturally to me, but overall this was a pretty simple installation. When I tested it and all the lights worked, I was a happy camper. 568900

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Product arrived on time and was exactly what I needed. The sales agent was extremely knowledgeable and eager to help me decide on the right product. I encourage all to buy from etrailer corporation. You will not be disappointed. 552473

by: Colin09/06/2018

So far so good, I spliced in the old rotted harness wires cut out the old and in with the new , great product works fine . I’ve pulled my trailer a few times and was all good, product was exactly what I needed. Thanks 562208

Trailer tow bar and wire harness just arrives so I don't have a comment about its actual performance. It looks good, no reason to suppose there is a problem. Michael, the agent who followed this through was very helpful. The is one issue. The box arrived via UPS. It was immediately obvious that the two ends of the tow bar with the bolting flanges had penetrated the card board. As large as the box is, it appears there needs to be more (Styrofoam?) blocking at these ends and perhaps in the middle. I'll try to send a photo; having trouble uploading it here. 450646

Best service and experience I have had with an Internet order in years. Alyssa, took my order, (I called to confirm that I was getting exactly what I needed.) She was extremely thorough and even called their tech support ( who were right there handy and knew what they were talking about). We confirmed exactly what I needed, she asked me to send her a pic from under the truck at the hitch to confirm since I just drove it off the lot. The hitch and the wiring harness were a perfect fit and I got it all installed with out any issues. She even sent me a video of the installation of both the hitch and the wiring harness. It went flawless and I'm hooked. I'll be a customer of Etrailer from now on. I live way out in the country and it's a long drive to town of things don't go right. This was a fantastic experience. 350388

This is a great idea for the person that tows several different types of trailers. Our repair center has been using etrailer for many years and they have great products and great customer service. 151868

Most all products I purchase from you are for my customers. I manage an Auto Repair center and we provide trailer hitch and wiring installation. I have spoke to this customer recently and they are happy with the product and have not had any problems.

Valley I - 09/28/2015

This is exactly what I was looking for my 1999 GMC Sierra 5.3. It didn't have the factory tow package and I wanted both connectors. The 2002 Silverado video is perfect, but if you have a 99 the wiring colors are different. For mine: light green = backup, brown = running lamps, dark green = right turn, yellow = left turn, and white = ground. 64242

by: bowtieollie04/18/2017

1987 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup

Excellent quality and strength. Why skimp on something as important as your hitch? I have purchased three of these Draw Tites - I guess a repeat customer will scream about the true quality a company can garner from repeat customers. When you pull show cars worth six figures, you can't afford a poorly made hitch. Step up, step out, and don't fret what you are pulling. 371585

This product is very good amd well woth the price. I would have given it an excellent rating if the wiring information that comes with it was a little more descriptive, especially for someone that doesn't do much electrical wiring. If I hadn't ordered the plug-in tester, it would have been a very long afternoon. The bracket is excellent, the self-tapping screws work fine if you drill a pilot hole before trying to insert them, there is plenty of extra wire to work with and the connector and harness snap together perfectly. The locking clip on the wiring harness is a little tricky, so watch the installation video before you start. All of the parts seem to be made from quality materials. Be sure to have a multimeter available while deciding which wires from your tow vehical need to be connected to the harness wires and have a friend around to help with the testing process. 233838

Bought this trailer connector to use instead of the flat 4 wire connector. Wanted a nice finished look on the rear of the vehicle without any hanging wires. Mounts to the Draw Tite mounting bracket without any modification. Only minor problem I had was with the wiring. The wire colors are not the same between the 4 and 7 pole connector. A call to etrailer got the problem resolved. Great customer service! 517709

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Very good product and a complete kit to do what the vehicle manufacturer(Ford) skimped on. Their wires were too small--but what can you expect for a $60,000 plus vehicle!!! 218030

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Ron A - 08/08/2016

Bought for my Colorado came in with the receiver hitch and in good packaging Install is extremely simple with very easy access but the colors do not match up so I used the Etrailer installation video to make sure I had them right. The Colorado pigtail has a ground so instead of grounding you will need to get another butt connector and might as well get a multipack because the ones that came with the package are cheap and ill thought of since the wiring is not only outside but under your truck... Plenty of extra wire to ziptie it to where you want, I just did what the video did, looks clean. 449043

by: DaveB12/26/2016

Found what I needed, ordered things, and received them promptly. Sure beat driving miles in my area looking for the vendor who MIGHT have what I needed. And the price was below what I was able to find locally. Seems that retailers do not stock specialty items much anymore, so why not order for myself? 329580

I have not experienced any problem with the wiring product. Everything works as expected. Thanks to your company for marketing a reliable and affordable aftermarket wiring product.

DaveB - 12/27/2017

Easy installation! Kit only supplied 6 connectors when there were 7 wires ...... oops! 362344

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Steve, the 6 connectors are correct. The ring connector that attaches to the ground wire is the 7th connector.

-- Laura E - 01/24/2018

I still like the wiring harness I purchased from your company last year. Thank you for asking.

Steve B - 04/04/2018

Fit like a glove where the plug was in the bumper. Easy to convert the four pin flat to the 7 pin using etrailer parts and instructions. 293467

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Great product! Fits the factory hole in the bumper perfectly. Attaching the wires was a pain but that was due to GM saving $1 by just cutting the wire ends and not installing a plug......but they were all there so that was a plus. If you do install this setup AND you install a hitch, leave the spare tire down while you attach the wires. There's plenty of wire with the plug but the factory wires are up kinda close to the underside of the bed so not a lotta room. ALSO spend the extra couple dollars and get the heat shrink butt connectors, they're available here in whatever size you need. Another thing to think about, if you plan on eventually installing bed/ cargo lights any time soon, now is the time to add that extra power wire before you crimp, shrink, and tape the hot wire...... 343311

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I have a 2017 SantaFe I have 2 different trailers and need both types of plugs I am using this product along with a curt class III hitch and a curt 56332 wiring harness. I want the finished outlet to be behind the factory cover I had to modify the Hopkins bracket by bending it in the opposite direction on a angle because the hitch is in the way .a little effort and its great jeff 436582

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by: Brett D.03/30/2017

Chevrolet

Works great as a replacement for an old six way round pin conductor on our '03 Chevy Express conversion van that didn't connect to our trailers. We use it nearly every month hauling the Boy Scout trailer with the standard 7-way flat connection around to our various outings. It's great having the dual 7-way and 4-way hook up options in one set up. The wiring pigtail made connections easy and straight forward. I'd buy it again if needed. 360517

This is a fantastic quality part and an excellent alternative to Ford's OE connector (the difference being this one is far less expensive and does not have the Ford emblem. I used the connector to replace the 7-Pin/4-Pin combination plug on my 2002 Ford Super Duty after swapping the bed/bumper/tailgate from a 2012 Super Duty. It is a vastly superior connector in that the 4-Pin is integrally wired with the 7-Pin as opposed to having the 4-Pin spliced into the harness. I would definitely recommend this part for any towing rig. I eve put one on my father's 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. Don't hesitate to order this one! 100799

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Only gripe, the plug wiring on the back is at a 45° and the plug in on the front is at a 90°, so dont wire up the wires by the wiring plug but how the plug in on the front would plug in, I made the mistake, but other than that, works great, looks great, fixes botched wiring like my truck had with just twisted together and taped up wires, easy install 538362

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Received trailer plug very quickly. I was replacing the pigtail on a factory wiring harness on a 2004 Ford F150 and this wired in with just a few of the wire colors not matching up, but knowing what the colors were on the factory they were very easy to match up and wire together. 391929

Thanks Jeremy for the great review and rating!! Hopkins appreciates your business.

Hopkins C from - 06/20/2017

Used this item before have one in my up now is going in motorhome 133105

Worked good should be a waterproof boot on the wiring or shrink tubing to keep water out as it is on back of rig behind rear tires

Mark l - 05/28/2015

very well made product. I would recommend this to anyone. The installation could be more detailed but if you can use a meter you should be fine. I have put one on my wife's truck and mine. I will be ordering from etrailer again. A video for Toyota Tundra would be nice too !!!!!!! What about it etrailer ???? 134337

Thank you for asking.Im very satisfied and will recommend etrailer.com to anyone.

Nolton L - 06/09/2015

Quality product, good price, relatively easy to install. A few observations that do NOT reflect badly on this product. I had a broken pin in my old connector. If I had known that the plug on the end of the new wiring was identical to the factory plug, I may not have cut & spliced, I would have tried to plug it in to the new connector! The wire color on the new harness was standard & correct. black=positive, white=ground, blue=electric brake... but did not exactly match my ford harness. And lastly, the factory bracket was welded to the hitch so I had to chisel/grind it off to mount the new on in the same place; though there's room on the opposite side to mount the new one without removing the old one. 269283

Great product and very good quality. The 7/4 pole connector fit right into the factory hole on my wife's 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The ONLY reason that I did not give 5 stars is that it came with NO INSTRUCTIONS. I had to go back to the website to search for instructions and still no instructions. I only found a picture of one already installed and prayed it was correct. We used the boat yesterday and the picture was correct and lights worked. Please include instructions for the future. 429093

Great idea, Stephen! We do have an installation video on the 2016 Chevy Colorado, which may be found here:

-- Laura E - 09/06/2017

Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2016 Chevrolet Colorado - Video

I purchased this kit after watching the tutorial YouTube video. The video was really informative and helped alot. Great customer service as well! 642409

Easy to install thanks to the video. Good quality product. 639826

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Quality product delivered as promised. 639456

Replaced my factory mount on 2012 Ford F250. This one is much better. 638586

Perfect ! Great kit to wire in a 7 wire connector if you don’t have one! Just finished installing on 94 ford bronco. Very simple 636379

Nice vehicle plug with weather-proof covers and a mounting bracket. 636220

Have not yet installed, but looks like a sturdy, well built trailer connector. Have seen others installed and decided it as a must-have item. 636155

by: Kevin04/29/2019

Great 635721

Great plug just right for what I wanted to do 634574

Very pleased with this product. The connector snapped right into place on my Colorado and the installation video was great help! Had it done in no time and plugged in the trailer and all lights worked perfect. Thanks! 628029

by: Scott l.04/12/2019

Great product....directions were easy to understand. I will definitely use this company again. 625269

This is the same look as a factory install. I was greatly pleased with the overall installation. Super easy to wire up and looks great in the bumper. My truck has the clean factory look for way less than what they had quoted for an install. 617820

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Excellent quality product and service. Always have the exact part I need. I only order from etrailer. 614537

I love the setup of the 7way and 4 way connector in 1. The wiring was a little tricky since i was hard wiring it directly into factory gm wiring and only a few wire colors matched, but with a few Google searches i figured it out. Works wonderfully! 612777

Worked perfectly ! Really appreciated the installation video ... took away any guesswork. 612672

Easiest trailer light hookup ever! All the wiring was in place with my 2018 Colorado. Followed the video to get the wires right. No need to get into the tail lights. A little pricey but well worth it. Used the heat shrink product as shown in the video. 612362

by: Shawn03/01/2019

The mounting bracket and wiring was exactly what I needed to fix my broken one. Quick shipping also. 609388

Product is exactly as described and easy to install. Factory fit for my 2017 canyon. Quick delivery as well. Couldn't get my order to go through online so I had to call and had great customer service. 606824

by: David02/10/2019

Great item 603898

Have yet to install, but looks like a quality product 602323