Pollak Wiring - Trailer Connectors - PK11898 Review Video

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

There are traditional and standard wiring configurations and that can be frustrating when working with electrical connectors. We try to always remind customers to check wiring for function and not to rely on the color of the wires for that reason.…

I do have a solution for you but unfortunately the Yakima SlimShady Awning #Y36VR does not have any side panels that you can add. We do have the Rhino-Rack Sunseeker Awning #RR32132 though which is a little bit larger and is comparable to the…

When wiring your Pollak 7-Way like part #PK11898 it is really important to connect your functions like what you can see in the attached photo instead of going by colors or slight differences in wire sizing. The exception to this is if your trailer is…

I haven't heard of the Curt 7-way tester not working with OEM brake controllers. There was a Tekonsha tester that had problems with Dodge and GM trucks so it is possible. We have been able to confirm that the Pollak 7-Way to RV Socket LED Circuit…

Your best option would be to cut off the 4-way round and wire in a 7-way blade connector like the part #PK11898 instead as there isn't an adapter for you situation. Color - circuit - recommended wire gauge: Red - Left Turn and Stop - 14 gauge…

It sounds like you are on the right track with everything here. You can use the Hopkins part #37185 to convert your 4-pole connector to a 7-pin connector, but this is just the adapter. We've built a complete kit for this exact situation and it…

With a 2000 Chevy Silverado, you should have a connector underneath the truck that a wiring harness will clip into. Tow Ready part #118384 clips into the factory tail light wiring harness to provide a 4-Way flat trailer connector. I have included the…

I believe the Reese Brakeman Brake Controller you mention is the same controller as the Activator IV Brake Controller, part #5504. You will want to make sure your controller is wired correctly. If you take a look at the attached instructions for the…

I have attached a photo of the Pollak Heavy-Duty, 7-Pole #PK11700 as viewed from the front with all of the correct wiring connections noted. 12:00 - White Wire is Ground. 2:00 - Brown Wire - Tail and Running Lights. 4:00 - Green Wire - Right Brake…

On the back of the Pollak 7-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket - Vehicle End, part #PK11720, it is marked alongside the pin with the color of the wire that connects to that pin location. I am also including a photo that will show a 7-Way round pin…

For your 2019 Chevy Express Van I recommend going with the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 brake controller. This is a great brake controller that applies the brakes on your trailer at the same time and with the same intensity as the brakes on your van.…