Should Ring Terminals be Used to Attach Wires to the Back of a 7-Way Trailer Connector
Updated 08/13/2014 | Published 08/11/2014
Question:
I purchased the above 7 way trailer connector from you and it arrived Saturday, but without any directions. I printed the wiring picture from your website and watched your video. Seems pretty straight forward. Do you recommend that I use ring terminals on the wires to the connector? If so should I get the heat shrink ones? Thanks!
asked by: Howard B
Expert Reply:
Small ring terminals domake the installation of the wires to the back of the 7-Way # PK12706 easier and it will lessen the chance of stray strands touching the wrong terminal and causing a short.
The heat shrink type of ring terminals such as # DW05738-1 would be best for keeping out moisture which will lessen the chance of corrosion causing a short.
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Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Trailer End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 7 Blade
- Plug Only
- Pollak
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