Comprehensive Review: Trailer Connector Adapter Video

Replacement connector #42145 only has 7 pins because there are only 7 functions in a 7-Way. It is possible the factory connector has some other circuit in it but it would not be used by the 7-Way. Or like you said it could be a dummy pin. Connector…

Hey Dennis, If you aren't looking to use your camper's electric brakes and just want the standard lighting functions from the 4-way, all you'll need is an adapter: - Adapter 4 Way to 7-Blade RV Connector #C96KR You'll just plug your…

Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to make…

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…

For the initial settings when you first start the test drive, you should start with the lowest braking setting on the output of the Curt Echo #C51180. This initial setting is the same no matter the weight of your trailer. When you are testing the…

Thanks for the pictures! Since your 2014 Toyota Tacoma has a 7-way connector that is hardwired in you will need to cut the wires from the factory connector and hardwire them to the EZ Connector Magnetic 7-Way Trailer Connectors w/ Watertight Seal -…

The Q Series of Curt fifth wheel hitches can't be used with Sidewinders as the jaws and heads end up getting damaged. Instead, I recommend using the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 with Wedge #RP64FR. The…

There isn't a wedge that can be used with the Q Series Curt fifth wheel hitches. The Q series of hitches cannot be used with Sidewinders as their jaws/head will get permanently damaged. Instead, you'll want to use something like the Curt E16…

If your 7-way harness' locking tab broke you could replace the wiring harness if you wanted to or you can simply snug it up with a zip tie. I suggest that you disconnect the plug from the 7-way, clean the contacts as needed, apply a protective…

The trailer wiring code we mention on our wiring help article (attached) is just a typical wiring configuration and can vary, as we state and can be seen on the attached photo. As long as your 7-Way pinout matches the photo I attached you'll be…

The wiring on a semi is not normally the same as a standard RV or Gooseneck trailer. You will need to use a couple different harnesses to get what you are looking for. I recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat…

I highly recommend checking out the EZ Connector Magnetic 7-Way Trailer Connectors #319-R7-02 because they are extremely easy to use and maintain. Thie EZ Connector comes with the trailer end and vehicle end connectors; you will simply plug in the…