Plug-And-Play Trailer Connector for 2005 Chevy Silverado

Updated 08/23/2014 | Published 08/22/2014

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Question:

im looking to add a 5 pole connector right now theres nothing,do you have a kit that i can just plug and play, i have a 2005 chev silverado 2500hd , want to add 5 pole round connector on back of truck and no wiring just plug and play

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

A 5 pole round connector is really rare, with the 7-way, 6-way and 4-pole flat being the most common. Most trucks that come with an OEM trailer connector will come with a 7-way. A 6-way is sometimes found on horse trailers, and a 4-pole is the basic connector used for smaller trailers that supplies lighting circuits only. I've edited a photo for you showing an example of the plug and socket (or trailer and vehicle ends) of each of these connectors.

I'd recommend fitting your truck out with part # HM40975, which will provide a 7-way and a 4-pole connector, which are the two most common connectors. The # HM40975 is a plug-and-play installation as shown in the video I've linked you to. If you needed a 6-way connector, you could simply install the 7-way, then use an adapter like # 47549.

If you actually DO have a 5 pole round connector, you'd be best off removing the connector from the trailer, and replacing it with a 7-way trailer side plug like part # A7WCB. The Trailer Wiring article I've linked you to shows how the 7-way plug should be wired.

expert reply by: Mike L