Adapter Harness to Convert Tekonsha/Hopkins Male Plug to Female Plug

Updated 11/11/2025 | Published 03/16/2024

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Hopkins 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 48" Harness

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Question:

I am looking for an adapter harness to plug onto my Tekonsha 4 prong male plug and convert it to a 4 prong Hopkins male plug. So a female to male adapter.

asked by: Jo

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you're trying to convert one of the male ends to female. If that is correct you need an adapter with female on both ends so you can use the the # HM48035 and add the # HM48190 to the other end. There are no premade adapters so this is the simplest solution. You could also cut off one of the male ends you and add the # HM48190 so you have less parts to purchase.

expert reply by: Robin H

Ernie B.

11/10/2025

That’s not what I’m trying to do. Etrailer sold me a tekonsha tow plug wiring harness for my ford truck. It also sold me a tow Smart Connector 6’ jacketed cable length sae auto code. Unfortunately my gooseneck trailer plugs into the bumper not the bed for practical cattle hauling reasons-saddles, salt blocks, hap etc in the bed. The 6’ is far too short. 12’ -15’would be better. I can’t find a jacketed cable that long on etrailer. When I look on line I find them but how they connect on the inside to the blades on the tekonsha is very different than the tow smart. Compare tow smart with Memco and Cheemuii male ends on their connector that is attached to their 12-15’ cable. So can Memco or Cheemuii male connector fit into and connect properly with my Tekonsha female tow plug. And better yet, can etrailer provide me with 12-15’ etc.

Robin H.

11/11/2025

@ErnieB we don't carry those brands but those just have a different style, they're still 7-way blade. If you want something we carry you can switch to the Bargman 12' # BA68HR or 18' # 50-67-106.

Ernie B.

11/11/2025

@Robin And the Bargman will fit into the tekonsha you already sold me for my truck even though the connection look different?

Robin H.

11/11/2025

@ErnieB yes, even though the connector looks a little different compared to the TowSmart the # BA68HR and # 50-67-106 it will still fit the 7-way connector on the # 118243.