Are All 7 Way Blade Connectors the Same

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Are all 7 way blade connectors the same? Im referring to the trailer side.

asked by: Dennis P

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, there is only one type of 7-way blade connector. I am attaching a help article about wiring that may be of interest to you.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Answer 1

I do not see that MaxxAir made a MaxxFan 4751K. They only had the 4751KS which is what the Circuit Board #MA10A04751KS you are looking at fits. If your tag does not have the S it could be it simply wore off and you have the 4751KS.

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Answer 2

You would not be able to charge your battery through the wiring on your 4-way trailer connector. Since your truck has a 7-way connector, you could maintain the power to the battery but not charge it. To begin, you would need to cut off your 4-way…

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Answer 3

To install a roof vent lid like the Replacement Lid for MaxxAir MaxxFan Deluxe #MA05-30510 for the MaxxFan Deluxe Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan #MA00-05301K, isn't considered to be a difficult task at all. The unit does not have to be removed from the…

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Answer 4

Yes you are correct the Replacement MaxxFan Plus 4-Speed Roof Vent with White Lid #MA00-04751KSX is the right replacement and measures 18 1/8" long and 16 1/2" wide, which is the same measurements as your current MaxxFan Plus Roof Vent w/…

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Answer 5

So what you need is the correct ball mount rise/drop that will allow your trailer to be towed level. If you did need a ball mount with a 6 inch rise we have the #C45090 though. For hitch balls you would want part #63845 for a 2 inch ball or #63847…

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Answer 6

The lid of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway ICU Kit with 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Battery, Charger, and Wire Loom #BW94FR that you referenced has a wiring diagram shown that details how it wires. Not seen is there is a single wire that runs up to running…

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Answer 7

There is a difference between a 7-way round and and 7-way rv blade connector. If you take a look at the accompanying photo, which is from our linked article on trailer wiring you can see that the connector on the left has blade-style pins while the…

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Answer 8

Brake controllers require a fairly substantial ground which can be achieved by connecting the controller ground to the negative battery terminal. In some situations a chassis ground is fine but if you are running wires through the firewall anyway…

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Answer 9

The #e99011 fits both styles of vehicle 7-way configurations. The only difference between the two is the colors of the wires. The functions are all pinned out the same on the 7-way and the physical connector is exact same as well.

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Answer 10

Are you looking for a wiring harness for the vehicle or the trailer? You normally wouldn't put a 4-way and a 7-way on the trailer as you'd pick one or the other based on if the trailer has brakes. Since yours is going to have brakes you'd…

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Answer 11

If the trailer's momentum is causing you some white-knuckle driving, then I would agree that it is time for a brake controller on your 1998 Ford Ranger. Since you already have the 7-Way installed you will just need to finish off the connections…

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Answer 12

As far as the mounting bracket, you can absolutely screw it directly to the hitch if you want. We do this frequently in our own installs and it will not compromise the strength of the hitch in any way. Now putting a few holes in the hitch does open…

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