Availability of Replacement Metal Clips for Hopkins 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/16/2024
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I am looking for the metal clips that hold the receptacle in the vehicle. I left the trailer plugged in and pulled the plug out of vehicle and lost a clip. Any place that I can just buy the clips?
asked by: Steven R
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Expert Reply:
Hi Steven; the metal clips are not available as a replacement for the # HM40975-11933. The only option is to completely replace the connector. You can use the # HM40975 without the wiring harness to save some money.
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Robin H
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Robin H.
2/17/2026
Hey Steven, did replacing the connector with the new 7- and 4-pole socket work out for your vehicle? Knowing how that swap went could help others who lose a clip from their trailer connector too.