Troubleshooting Intermittent Trailer Connection Through 7-Ways
Updated 09/16/2017 | Published 09/15/2017
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Question:
My current 7 plug fifthwheel truck connector and trailer plug are repeating telling me the brake has disconnected. I want to replace the truck side and the trailer side. I see other items that I am not sure I need. So what do I need. 2015 ram 2500
asked by: Curt E
Helpful Expert Reply:
Before you replace the 7-way have you tried cleaning off the pins of both? When we see what you described it's almost always corrosion on the pins preventing a solid connection.
For just a 7-way replacement socket you'd want the part # PK11893 though and then for the trailer side you'd want the # PK12706.
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Pollak Replacement 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- 7 Blade
- Plug Only
- Pollak
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