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Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector with Molded Cable - Trailer End - 8' Long - RV Standard

Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector with Molded Cable - Trailer End - 8' Long - RV Standard

Item # H20046
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Replace your damaged 7-way, RV-style, trailer-end connector with this molded cable. Durable cable covering resists damage. Wiring codes are RV standard. Great Prices for the best trailer wiring from Hopkins. Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector with Molded Cable - Trailer End - 8' Long - RV Standard part number H20046 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Hopkins Trailer Wiring - H20046

  • Trailer Connectors
  • Trailer End Connector
  • 7 Round - Blade
  • Plug and Lead
  • 6 - 10 Feet Long
  • Hopkins

Replace your damaged 7-way, RV-style, trailer-end connector with this molded cable. Durable cable covering resists damage. Wiring codes are RV standard.


Features:

  • Pre-wired, 7-way, blade-style, trailer-end connector allows you to connect your trailer to your vehicle
  • Easy-to-grip tabs allow for simple plug in and disconnect
  • Flexible cable allows for easy positioning
  • Molded cable sleeving protects wires
    • Durable covering is insulated and corrosion resistant
  • Simple installation
    • Hardwire to existing trailer wiring
  • Meets SAE standards


Specs:

  • Cable length: 8'
  • Wire gauges:
    • 14 Gauge - Red, brown, green, and yellow
    • 12 Gauge - Blue
    • 10 Gauge - White and black
  • 90-Day limited warranty



Wiring Code
Molded Connector Function Usual Trailer Wire
White Wire Ground White Wire
Red Wire Left Turn and Brake Yellow Wire
Brown Wire Right Turn and Brake Green Wire
Green Wire Tail Lights Brown Wire
Blue Wire Brake Power Blue Wire
Black Wire Aux. Black Wire
Yellow Wire Reverse Lights Purple Wire



20047 Hopkins 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 8' Long

Replaces 20246

Installation Details H20046 Installation instructions


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Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector with Molded Cable - Trailer End - 8' Long - RV Standard - H20046

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (793 Customer Reviews)

Replace your damaged 7-way, RV-style, trailer-end connector with this molded cable. Durable cable covering resists damage. Wiring codes are RV standard.

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7 pin connector separated from cable.
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was expecting that "Molded Cable" meant that the connector was fused to the cable insulation but instead, the two separated almost immediately after I installed it. It still works fine as the wires are connected securely inside the connector but with the outer covering pulled out like this, I don't think it will last very long.



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I installed this Hopkins connector cable on my 2003 Jayco 12 Sd popup camper because I replaced hydraulic brakes on it with the electric brakes. Needed some extra wires. Four were not enough to operate the lights and electric brakes. Installation was quick. I had to match wires on the trailer with cable wires. Cable looks great and so far it works great. We just checked out on our first camping trip this year.



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I bought a used trailer and it needed the cable replaced. The new cable is working great



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Well built and plenty of length for wiring to my junction box.



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It was just like the one that I was replacing. I cut a corner to sharp while turning and pinched the cable that came with my Keystone RV. Like for like.



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This has been a great replacement harness and was easy to install.



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exact replacement made the repair easy.



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These folks are Top Notch, they kept me updated on my part, and followed up after delivery. Not to forget, my trailer side wiring harness, is solid and I fully expect no issues when I install it. Thank you!!



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only negative is nothing to say what wire goes to what function. basically no diagram sheet but that is easily found Info

Comments
wiring harness was a great addition to my atv trailer. replaced that dinky 4 way and I dont have to worry about an adapter. its held well since install
Jon - 07/17/2023


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I had to get a longer pigtail for my fifth wheel since the stock one kept pulling the plug and breaking the flap on hard left turns. This pigtail solved the issue and has worked flawlessly on my Ram 3500 since installation.

P.S. E-Trailer saved my bacon when I broke two of four leaf springs on a trip from WA state to TX last winter. I hobbled into a nice RV park in El Paso TX and proceeded to call e-trailer. The gal on the other end made sure I had the right springs and hardware to replace all four leaf springs (overnighted $$$) and did her best to get them to me as fast as possible. They did not have the exact replacements so I opted for the spring that had the extra leaf, which probably should have been the correct one to begin with. I went to the local hardware store to get a few tools I didn't have on my truck (puller, torque wrench and plastic hammer) so I could finish the job. I replaced all four leafs in the RV park and was back on the road in three days from the time they broke. The replacement springs are far better and smoother than the original ones and lifted the fifth wheel about a half inch, which made it completely level. I'm totally happy with E-trailer and would HIGHLY recommend that they be the first call when you need anything for your travel needs. She also called me back several times to make sure I was doing OK...where do you get that service these days? Jim S.



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Well made 7 way plug with cable.



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My wire harness was easy to install, looked great and performed great. One year later and it still looks and performs great! I definitely recommend to anyone building their own trailer or are looking to upgrade to better wiring! My homemade trailer was a great success, thanks to etrailer.com!



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Great quality on this overmolded harness. Various/appropriate AWG wires for each pin. Looks like it w/last a long time.

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This appears to be a quality product since I have had no issues
Woods b - 11/24/2022


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I am replacing the trailer connection wiring harness as part of the brake system. My 5th wheel trailer is now 10 years old so this is a preventive maintenance step in the process. Hopefully with new wheel/brake parts my trailer brakes will work better.
Thanks ETrailer.com and Rebecca for great support.



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Easy to install. Heavy duty and long la sting.



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Had some real issues with this one. Should have noticed when purchasing this harness is not wired using standard truck/trailer color format. Other than that it went together fairly nice. If the connector would come apart I was thinking of fixing the wiring my self.



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Pros: Best wire gauge in a 7 pin connector I could find.

Cons: reverse lights (red), left turn (yellow), right turn (green), and running light (brown) and not wired correctly in the plug for their respective wire colors.

I bought this for a sealed plug with good gauge wire to help save some time. What I got was a total headache trying to find out the problem of why it was not working correctly. This might not have been so bad had it not been on a new to me truck that I was not so trusting of the wiring in it. So I wound up looking at the truck first not thinking the plug would be wired incorrectly.

Be warned.



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This is a good piece of equipment and should work very well.



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easy as falling off a log, except now i found a few wires to the lights that are in need of replacements

Comments
still works great it does not lead a pampered life, it gets dragged, etc and still goes
Robert - 12/16/2022


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Part of brake wiring assembly. I followed etrailer's wiring diagram.



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great pigtail assembly



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The installation was easy and so far after a year of use and outdoor storage, the wire and connector are holding up great. Installed on a 2018 Rockwood 2906WS camper trailer.

Very happy with the product quality. Very pleased with etrailer.



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We had to clen the black putty off of it. But the item was in great shape



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Well insulated and was easily able to splice this cable into my existing system to replace the one that was damaged.



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There ia a color code standard for trailer wiring.
This product does not follow that standard! Ohm out your wiring or use a simple test light to determine what color wire is giving you which light/power/brake voltage. Very sad


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