The Two Ways that Trailer 7-Way Wiring Colors are Used
Updated 07/24/2019 | Published 07/23/2019
Question:
Your diagrams are not consitant with standard trailer wiring codes. Yellow is left turn/stop Green is right turn/stop Brown is running lights Blue is elec brakes White is ground Why the difference?
asked by: Bill
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Expert Reply:
This is a really good question! So it turns out there are two ways that 7-way wire colors are ran. The one like what you described is considered 7-way traditional whereas the other style is considered RV standard. I attached a diagram that hopefully better explains the difference.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- 7 Round
- Plug Only
- Pollak
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