Recommend Vehicle Side 7-Way Connector with Wiring Protection

Published 11/30/2018

Products Featured in This Question

7-Way Super Sealed Connector w/7' Cable - Car End

(24)

$48.54

7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7' Lead

(75)

$91.03

Wire Loom, 3/8" Diameter, 10' Long

(125)

$9.11

Hopkins Endurance Quick-Install 7-Way Trailer Connector with Universal Pigtail Harness - Vehicle End

(80)

$27.10

Question:

It looks great but, on the pics and video it looks like: 1 The boot is hard, inflexible 2 the boot cannot be removed or easily shortened 3 I’d need about 6” of clear space behind the connector before the cord can easily turn Am I correct? I’m looking for a connector w/cable like this but I need the cable to bend without a long straight requirement. Thanks!

asked by: Mel H

Expert Reply:

The 7-Way Super Sealed Connector w/7' Cable - Car End # 50-87-007 is a great cable but you are correct that you would need about 6 inches behind the connector for a hard turn in the cable. For your application, I recommend the 5th Wheel and Gooseneck7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7' Lead # 20023.

If you don't need as long a connector, you can use the Hopkins Endurance Quick-Install 7-Way Trailer Connector with Universal Pigtail Harness - Vehicle End # HM47210 which is the factory style connector and will allow your to run wires without boot restrictions. You can then use a wire loom like # 39035 to protect your wires.

expert reply by: Jason S