Replace your old 7-way with this easy-to-use, 7-pole, blade-style connector that plugs into your tow vehicle's socket. Plug has ergonomic handle, and it includes a mounting bracket, screws and terminal grease.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (58 Customer Reviews)
Replace your old 7-way with this easy-to-use, 7-pole, blade-style connector that plugs into your tow vehicle's socket. Plug has ergonomic handle, and it includes a mounting bracket, screws and terminal grease.I am enclosing 2 photos of trailer connector I purchased from etrailer. I have a 1995 Dutchman popup trailer. It had a 6 way round connector which would not fit my 2010 F150. By using your trailer connector diagrams, I was able to determine Dutchman was using white for the ground, blue for brakes, black for battery, brown for right turn/brake, red for left turn/brake, and green for tail lights. I replaced the 6 way with your 7 way connector.
Quality built product. This connector seems to take less effort to plug in to the 7-flat socket than others that I have installed. Metal housing provides great rigidity. I appreciate that they include the clip to stow the connector when not in use. If I could improve on it, I would prefer the manufacturer find a way to design the inside to be less obstructive to the 7 wires that have to pass through the middle. I use heavily insulated 7-wire harness, and had a difficult time squeezing everything in to the provided space. All said and done, very happy with the product and I do play on purchasing again next time I need another. I would recommend this to any professional installer. My application is 5 different trailers that include surge and electric brake assemblies in a fresh water marine environment on multiple types of vehicles. This produced is plugged and unplugged almost every day.
Cody - 03/13/2019
Replaced a plastic plug with this one and it is much better. The only issue I have with it is it is very difficult to get the plastic covers at the back to close up on the thick shielded cable I have the trailer wired with. Much easier to plug in and pull out of the truck connector
- 07/05/2017I changed from hydraulic surge to electric, so I needed a new couple. The install was simple, and towing is much more solid by getting rid of the sloppy slide action coupler with the surge brakes.
Dave S - 07/17/2018Easy install, same as original
While this seems like a quality product, it will NOT fit the typical 6- or 7-conductor pigtail cable found on most larger trailers and RVs. I tried modifying it by cutting away some of the internal plastic ribs, but I still can't get the backshell to clamp down properly. It may work fine for trailers that use a smaller cable. I do like the storage clip, so I'll be using that since I can't return mine anyway. I'll be ordering a complete replacement cable with molded connector to repair my trailer.
This plug works great once it is wired in. The only problem I have with it is that it does not receive the wire in a way that makes it easy to assemble, and I'm talking about the housing at the rear of the plug. The connection points are very easy to make up. Once you finally get it all together. It is very durable and weather proof.
Chad W - 05/29/2014I have installed this plug and my only problem is that the plastic connector at the rear has a limited amount of room for the wires. The Power chair lift has 2 #10 Wires for Power and 2 #10 wires for Ground plus the Normal Break and tail light wires. I could not use the Rubber in the rear at all and barely was able to get the wires to clear to install the plastic sides. The connector otherwise is well made and I really like the bracket to hold the plug when not in use. Thank you George and etrailer for your rapid response.
The metal construction is good but the strain relief on this plug leaves much to be desired. It's been working reliably but expected better from the premium product.
Pros: metal body, rubber moisture o-ring, hanger included.
Cons: the "pistol" grip is made of plastic and when 7 wires are in place the screw stripped out of the plastic almost immediately as it has only 3-4 threads into the receiving cover.
30 year auto/electric technician and towing experience. Hoping to salvage it with a longer screw and external nut slightly recessed into the plastic cover.
Got this to replace prior plastic unit that had broken. Quality of unit was much better than prior. Only issue was that one internal lug was stripped out and had to use a nut behind the lug to secure the wire. Best alternative I have found to cheaper plastic units.
Chris - 05/29/2017Was a bit in doubt about the plastic end piece being robust enough but after wiring and using this connector, I am impressed.
The product is well thought out and well made. The folks at Etrailer are the best. George did a great job and the communication was superb.
Very heavy duty. Looks great and works well. Only thing I would like is more room to run wires. Remember to run half of your wires on each side of the metal divider inside the plastic handle. I made this mistake and ended up with some broken insulation and needed to repair.
The Hopkins Metal Connector is an excellent product, the only issue I had is with the packing/instructions. All of the poles were NOT identified in the instruction diagram; there were arrows pointing to them, but no letter code denoting what connection they were intended for; such as RT, BU, TM, Acc, etc. Some poles were identified but not all of them.
best connector on the market !!!!!
KENNY k - 07/16/2019This is to replace an old plastic connector on my Silver Streak trailer. This one has a metal case so it should live much longer than the old plastic one. Wires connect much easier on this design. Thank you for a great product.
Probably a good product but the screw that holds the halves tiger strips easily. And 7 wire doesn't route very easily inside plastic cover.
It's been a long while since I've ordered anything from etrailer, but, as usual, you folks came through in flying colors. The package was boxed well, shipped on time and the correct products, that's a real plus in today's internet shopping zone.
very sturdy 7 way plug. a snug fit storage cover would be a nice addition to this kit.
absolutely worthless product very disappointed
no strain relief for the cable insulation
the cheaper plastic hopkins plug is better
very disappointed
Received part and installed on trailer. Checked wiring to be in correct position and all works great. Thank you.
Works great, Very easy to install. The rubber plug in the back is the only difficult part to deal with. I Place a dab of silicone around it to make a better water proof fit.
finding the item was fast an easy on your web site and the shipping of the item was unreal, I received the item in approximately two days. This is the second time I ordered from etrailer.com and am extremely happy with the prompt service in filling my order
Great product much better then the stock ones I had! Only thing was big wire is a little hard to get all lined up but other then that really like them!
We really like this plug over the cheaper plastic ones. The contact screws don't move around and risk touching eachother. It is a really good plug for just a few dollar more than the cheaper ones.
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