Do Trailer Side 7-Way Plugs Have Metal Tabs in Middle

Updated 09/08/2021 | Published 09/07/2021

Question:

I have been looking at some options for replacing my rv 7 way blade plug. However I’m a bit confused the stock plug has a double metal tabs in the plug . From what I can tell most of the replacement options only seem to have one metal tab . Are these the proper replacement connectors? Do any replacement connectors come with double tabs? thank you for any clarification and your help.

asked by: Abner C

Expert Reply:

Trailer side 7-ways (attached to the trailer) have a single metal tab in the middle of them, and there isn't an option for one with double tabs. A vehicle-side 7-way (which is attached to the vehicle) does have two metal tabs in the middle, which accept the trailer-side 7-way's tab.

For a replacement, you can use just a plug or you can use a 7-way with the wires attached, which is a plug and lead.

- Plug Only: Curt 7-Way RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End # C58145

- Plug and Lead: 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector, 4' Long # H20043 or 8' Long # H20046

expert reply by: Kyle S