Wire Gauge of 5-Pole Flat Vehicle Wiring Harness and Recommended 5-Flat Trailer Side Harness

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Hello, thank you for responding. What trailer end side wiring harness do you suggest to use that is compatible with this mounting bracket kit? Thanks

asked by: Brian

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The 5-Pole Flat Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM37908 uses 16 gauge wire.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Brian

12/4/2019

Hello, thank you for responding. What trailer end side wiring harness do you suggest to use that is compatible with this mounting bracket kit? Thanks

Kyle S.

12/4/2019

Happy to help, and with the Curt 5-Pole Flat Vehicle Wiring Harness with Mounting Bracket # C58545 I recommend the Hopkins Endurance 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector # HM47910 because of its easy-pull grip which makes it simple to connect and disconnect. Like the Curt harness, this uses 16 gauge wire, and the wires are 18 inches long. I have added a link to a video install of this connector for you to take a look at. The Curt harness comes with quick splices, so to connect the trailer side connector you can use either the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 16-14 Gauge - Qty 5 # DW05744-5 or the Self-Stripping Connector with Waterproof Sealant - 14-18 Gauge - Qty 1 # SWC501746-1. I also highly recommend using Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors # 11755 to help prevent any type of corrosion in your connector; using it will increase your 5-way's durability and extend its lifespan.

Answer 1

Typically 4-way wiring consists of 18 and 16 gauge wires. For a 4-way that has all 16 gauge wire you would want the Wesbar 4-Pole Flat Connector #W787264. The part #HM38138 uses 18 gauge for all wires but the white that uses 16 gauge.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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