Difference Between Hopkins 7-Way Blade Style Auto and RV Standard Connectors
Updated 09/07/2023 | Published 09/06/2023
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what are the differences between hm20041 and h20046? one is classified as rv standard, the other auto standard. are there differences in the blade quality, wire guages etc etc
asked by: Steve M
Expert Reply:
The difference between the Hopkins 7-Way Blade Style Connectors # HM20041 and # H20046 is simply the color of the wires used. The 41 matches closer to what you'd find in the auto industry while the 46 matches better to what you'll find on the RV side of things. I recommend just going with whichever option is more cost-effective at any given time since they are essentially the same thing.
Either way you go you'll want to make sure you're matching by functions though and not just by wire color. Sometimes the colors don't match which can cause headaches so always go by function over color.
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