Wire Gauge Size For Hopkins 5-Way Trailer-End Connector # HM47913

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This wishbone harness is 16/18 ga. wire, right? Thanks

asked by: Chris

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The Hopkins 5-Way Flat Connector # HM47913 you referenced has a 18 gauge wire for all but the ground wire, which is 16 gauge.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

The trailer wiring we offer like part #A40W5B, is designed to be used as a 5-wire harness, and works well with a trailer that has a surge coupler. The wires used in this harness are 16 gauge except the blue brake wire which is 18 gauge, and designed…

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Answer 2

What you're looking for is the 25 Ft 5-Way Trailer Wiring Harness #A25W5B. This is the 5-pin connector made of 16-18 AWG wires. I know you were looking for only a 5' section, however the odds are that if you're just needing a small…

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Answer 3

While tinned wiring is the norm when it comes to interior wiring on boats, boat trailers see a minimal amount of water compared to the actual boats. They do use a tin coating on the pins that are the parts of a wiring harness like the Wesbar 5-Pole…

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Answer 4

The problem is the stop/turn signal circuit of the 7-way. The running lights for the taillights are their own separate circuit and there should be a second wire run to the taillights that carries the stop/turn circuit. I attached a diagram that shows…

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Answer 5

Yes, the 7-Pin Round connector is wired differently than the 7-Way flat RV connector. I will list the typical heavy duty truck wiring connections inside the plug on the trailer side for you. At the index guide for plugging the trailer end in to the…

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Answer 6

For your wiring, you will need to test your wire functions to know which one connects where. I recommend using a 12v battery and simply connecting the negative terminal to the trailer frame and then connecting the power to each wire at the connector…

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Answer 7

Your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 has a standard 7-Way trailer wiring connector so to convert it to a 5-way will require you to use an adapter like the Mighty Cord Trailer Connector Adapter #A10-7275VP and you'd be set. To track down where the running…

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Answer 8

The best solution for your situation would be to use a circuit tester, like part #PTW2993, to wire your trailer wires to a seven-way trailer connector, like part #A7WCB. Wiring by function is the best way to make sure you have the trailer connector…

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Answer 9

The Mighty Cord 7-Way RV Style to 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector Adapter #A10-7275VP is the easiest way to connect your 5-way flat trailer to a 7-way on your tow vehicle. This adapter will not require you to splice any wires. For a more permanent…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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