Recommended 7-Way to 4-Way Adapter Just for Trailer Lights

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I am trying to find the simplest possible way to connect a 4 way connector on my 2007 Honday Ridgeline to the 7 way on my small camper trailer. I find many products on your site for connecting a 7 way on the truck to a 4 way on the trailer. I have the opposite. An online rep referred me to ETBC7 but that is not what I want to do. I dont care that the brakes on the trailer will not be activated because the trailer only weighs 1200 pounds. I just want a simple connector that will allow the lights on the trailer to function properly. What do you recommend?

asked by: Bo F

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If you don't care about brakes all you need is the Mighty Cord Trailer Connector Adapter item # A10-7084VP. You would plug your Honda's 4-way into the adaptor's 4-way and then plug it into the 7-way of your trailer. The lights will function but nothing else will. You will want to tape up the extra wires or cut them off if you have no intention of ever using them.

This is the simplest and least expensive way to do what you are wanting.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The main difference is just what you said, the #A10-7084VP is only the adapter and the #ETBC7L includes the bracket, connectors, a circuit breaker, and 20 feet of wire. The other significant difference is the adapter included with #ETBC7L has a 4-way…

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

The Hayes air actuated electric brake controller part #HA100400C that you referenced is a component you will need as this can convert the air brake intensity of your tow vehicle to electric current for your trailer's brakes. You will need a 7-way…

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Correct, a 4 to 7-way adapter will allow your friend to tow the trailer. The lights will function therefore making it legal to drive but the brakes would not be able to be engaged without a brake controller. The best and most cost effective solution…

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A wiring adapter such as the Mighty Cord 4-pole to 7-way #A10-7084VP will let you change the trailer connector format from one to the other but by itself it does not add the functionality of a trailer brake controller. To have trailer brake power you…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

If you look at the installation instructions, I have linked for trailer wiring harness #C55369, disconnecting the vehicle battery is not required. I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.

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Answer 12

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