12V Power Consumption On A Trailer Connector Using A RV Style Trailer Socket
Updated 06/22/2022 | Published 06/21/2022
Question:
Is the 12 power blade on RV trailer connector Continuous battery or switched by ignition switch?
asked by: Rev. P
Helpful Expert Reply:
When using The Pollak Metal 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Socket - Vehicle End # PK12703 the socket is switch on by ignition switch. If the battery is not on then it will be getting no power.
The wiring configuration is below:
White - Ground - 10 gauge
Blue - Electric Brake - 12 gauge
Green - Tail, License and Running Lights - 14 gauge
Black - Battery Charge - 10 gauge
Red - Stop and Left-Hand Turn Signal - 14 gauge
Brown - Stop and Right-Hand Turn Signal - 14 gauge
Yellow - Auxiliary Circuit - 14 gauge
I attached a review video link below.
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Pollak Metal 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Socket - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- 7 Blade
- Plug Only
- Pollak
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