Parts Needed to Re-Wire Trailer With 7-Way & Electric Brakes

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I would like to re-wire my 16’ tandem trailer, 7-plug lights and electric brakes. Do you sell a complete kit or can you suggest what will all be needed?

asked by: Brian L

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We can get you set up to re-wire your trailer with a 7-way, and while there isn't a complete kit, we do have everything you need, which I'll go ahead and list out for you.

- Junction Box # 3375601100

- 7-Way Connector # H20046

- Ring Terminals # 44-5310A

- Brake Wire (Sold by the Foot): 10 Gauge Primary Wire # 10-1-1

- Wires for Lights (Sold by the Foot): 14 Gauge Primary Wire # DW02412-1

- 12-10 Gauge Butt Connector # 05732-2

- 16-14 Gauge Butt Connector # DW05714

- Performance Tool Crimping Pliers # PTW30764

The junction box and 7-way comes with ring terminals, and I have added a link below to a video for you which may be helpful.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 3

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

Hi Jerry, For your 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV you would need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C37RV for the trailer hitch. The right light kit for your Sorento is going to depend on a few factors. For models with the tow package, like you stated you have,…

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Answer 10

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

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