7-Way Trailer Plug Adapter or Compatibility with Lance Slide-In Truck Bed Camper

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I am purchasing a lance slide In truck camper. Lance has a propriety plug for them. Do you guys sell a adapter that’s goes from a standard 7 way flat that came in my ram 3500 from the factory that adapts the lance plug?

asked by: Brad B

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we do have adapters for. If you have a 7-way round, then you will use adapter # 47595. If you have a 6-way plug then you will use adapter # 47549 or # PK12728.

If you have the special Lance plug, I recommend replacing it with # A7WCB which would directly connect to your vehicle 7-way. The attached wiring article will assist with the pin positions. I've also attached a 7-way photo to help with the factory 7-way pin function locations.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Doyle E.

4/4/2020

I am trying to find an adapter for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 7 flat blade trailer plug and older 6 round pin trailers. Any suggestions ??? Thanks in advance.

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Chris R.

4/6/2020

We do have a selection of 7-Way to 6-Way round adapters, which I have linked below. The Hopkins # 47549 in particular will work great.

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wiring-adapter-fitguide.aspx?vw=7-Blade&tw=6-Round

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Jeff R.

8/14/2020

Will this adapter allow enough amperage to run the Refrigerator like it supposed to ?

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Jon G.

8/27/2020

It won't change the amperage at all. As long as it's already able to supply enough power for your refrigerator then you'll be good to go using this.

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Rob C.

1/1/2022

@JeffR The Lance truck side wiring includes an 8 ga wire which should be connected directly to the battery (via fuse) in order to have enough current to supply the refrigerator and camper charging circuit. Most truck side trailer connections only supply enough current to charge a battery directly and not enough amperage to operate the refrigerator. The house battery will be drawn down to zero in only a couple of hours if attempting to use the normal trailer connection. Lance connectors are a nuisance in that the small diameter plugs accumulate dirt easily and the "split" brass pins lose contact easily. That style connector was used on commercial vehicles many years ago. If changing to a newer more robust connector the power contact still needs to be fed directly from the truck battery with 8 gauge wire in order to correctly power the camper for full use of the 12 volt system.

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Jason

5/7/2024

The answers and part numbers referenced are absolutely incorrect for a Lance Camper.

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Daniel

5/15/2024

@Jason Ok, so you've pointed out what's incorrect. Well isn't this the time for you to explain what is correct?

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Answer 1

A junction box/7-way plug kit like Epicord #277-000141 or #HS381-9000 lets you convert the camper to match the 7-way RV blade type connector format. This avoids the extra connection points and potential trouble spots from using separate adapters.…

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Answer 2

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 3

The 6-pole sockets that we carry can only handle up to 12 gauge wire so the only way to really swap away from Lance's proprietary connector would be to treat it like a standard camper and switch to a junction box and 7-way connector like parts…

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Answer 4

There is not a plug and play adapter for your Lance connector that we are aware of. Typically this is installed by the Lance dealer. A junction box/7-way plug kit like #HS381-9000 is an option you have to convert the camper to match the 7-way RV…

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Answer 5

It sure is Michael! The TorkLift item #TL87DR includes both front and rear tie-downs for your 2024 Ford F-350 with a 8' bed. Please note that the item #TL87DR are not compatible with factory flip-out steps that are mounted under the bed. What…

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Answer 6

Hey Tien, yes the TecNiq #TN42XR is same size as the Wesbar 281595 and would easily install in place of one.

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Answer 7

Alright so I still don't know if you have no hitch, a factory hitch, or an aftermarket hitch. An extended hitch isn't really a thing but there are extenders that can be added to your existing hitch. I'll cover both possibilities just to…

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Answer 8

Hello Don, thanks for reaching out. There are multiple TorkLift Camper Tie Down fits for the 2017 Ford F250 XLT, so I would need to know the part numbers from your current front and rear tie downs to give you a firm answer. In all likelihood you will…

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Answer 9

Lance decided to be unique and come up with their own plug which can be pretty frustrating. According to my research the reverse light function should be the pin in the 11 o'clock position when you're looing at the camper end plug head-on.…

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Answer 10

If you'd be willing to cut off the Lance connectors and wire in 6-ways or 7-ways in place of them we can help, but at this time only Lance can get you that specific connector. You could use the part #A7WCB with the #PK12-707E and you'd have a…

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Answer 11

Yes, they will Mike! Both the TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Front item #TL44FR and Rear item #TL84FR have been confirmed to fit both the 2024 and 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 duallys.

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Answer 12

Hi Ron; thank you for that info. The correct tie-downs for your 2025 Silverado 2500 are the TorkLift Tie Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front and Rear #TL86NR. I also recommend the TorkLift Locking FastGun Turnbuckles #TLS9529-2-LK. These turnbuckles…

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