Adapter Recommendation for Going from 7-Way Round to Flat

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will this for sure work for truck with seperate stop light to trailer with combined turn/stop? Why do you also sell a seperate converter for this? Thanks

asked by: Bud

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There is no taillight converter installed in the Adapter part # HM47425 that you referenced so if you need to go from separate to combined lights then this kit is not for you.

You will need to add a converter, like the Curt # C56175. Just cut off the 4 way end and wire it into this adapter. I have attached a picture which illustrates this.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The easiest way to go from a 7-way round connector to a 7-way flat would be to get a Trailer Connector Adapter part #HM47425. However, if you are looking for a more permanent solution you would need to remove your 7-way round connector and wire up…

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Answer 2

Yes, it is Bryon. The Air Lift 7-Way to SAE Power Adapter item #AL69FF will register as as a normal trailer connector as far as your Ford's power system is concerned. You'll have no issues using this adapter with your truck. The Air Lift…

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Answer 3

Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to make…

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Answer 4

You can use the Pollack #PK11700 to install on your gooseneck trailer and create a 7 way plug capable of fitting on the 7 pole round plug that is on a semi tractor trailer truck. For the wiring you can use the Deka Jacketed 7 Wire #DW04914-1 which is…

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Answer 5

A 7-pin connector on a Mack Tractor like you described would function a bit differently than a 7-way blade-style RV connector. The difference is the right and left turn pins on the 7-way blade also carry the signal for the brake lamps while on the…

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Answer 6

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 7

The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 needs to have a 7-way blade connector on both the tow vehicle as well as the trailer. The Custer Trailer Connector Adapter #ADP7R-7B that you found is designed to adapt a vehicle with a 7-way round pin…

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