7-Way Trailer Connector for a 1999 Ford Ranger and Battery Charger for a Camper Trailer
Updated 01/03/2018 | Published 01/02/2018 >
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Question:
What part to you have to hook up to my existing 1999 4WD Ranger 7-way.... that will supply power to my slide-in camper 12 v battery, and run an auxiliary light bar l/r stop turn and running lights installed on the rear of my camper? an adapter with 4 way plus power and ground
asked by: Harry
Expert Reply:
It sounds to me like you are trying to attach a camper with a 7-way trailer connector to your 1999 Ford Ranger with a 4-way trailer connector. If this is the case then you would want to use Mighty Cord Trailer Connector Adapter part # A10-7084VP. However, if your trailer has brakes then you will need to install the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controllers part # ETBC7 along with a trailer brake controller such as the Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller part # HM47295.
Both of the above 7-way trailer connectors have a 12 volt power source on one of the pins which can be used to provide a small trickle charge to the battery on your camper. However, if you will be using the battery for any additional lighting such as a light bar and or stop/turn signal lights then you will want to use a battery charger such as the 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger part # PTW2997. The 12 volt power coming from the trailer connector is manly used to keep a trailer breakaway battery charged.
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Mighty Cord Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 7-Way RV Style - 12" Long
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- Wiring Adapters
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- 4 Flat to 7 Blade
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