Pigtail replacement
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Topic: Pigtail replacement
Posted By: Wanda R Lust
Subject: Pigtail replacement
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 2:46pm
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The pigtail on my trailer came loose and the wires dragged on the ground almost breaking it into two. Is this an easy replacement? Is there a junction box on my 180 to connect it too? I see 8 foot pigtails available on Amazon. ------------- 2017 rpod 180 2014 Tacoma TRD offroad |
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 4:03pm
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Wanda, I take it you mean the 7 pin trailer connector. No there is not a junction box. It is wired into the trailer, primarily at roadside front. Some wiring capability will be necessary. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 4:08pm
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No jbox that I'm aware of but it would be great to have one for future troubleshooting purposes. You could get one of these and some ring terminals, cut off the existing cable behind the break, and wire it in. https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Epicord/277-000141.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwx7DeBRBJEiwA9MeX_DHs85uuQpEdQ5dtHfncJ4BW2FOgBC_rNdaUvd0jfBI78CzVQqaWCBoCXSkQAvD_BwE ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 4:15pm
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Wanda, FYI here is the way your trailer is wired, use the RV standard connector pic.
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Posted By: Wanda R Lust
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 5:55pm
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Putting in a junction box is a good idea since this is the second time it has happened. Thanks for the suggestion. ------------- 2017 rpod 180 2014 Tacoma TRD offroad |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 6:04pm
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Wanda,
How is that happening? I have never dragged or damaged a pigtail. Not being rude. I have a receptacle that holds my trailer connecter attached to the A frame. If you are moving the trailer without the connector attached something odd is happening. IMHO. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Wanda R Lust
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 7:30pm
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It was originally set up fine, but it had to go to back to the factory and I guess the driver who returned it needed more length and undid where it was being held up. I was not aware of that and it dragged. The dealer repaired it and put on a long pigtail that came loose from the tongue and dragged. If I do it my self, I can make it the exact length I need. ------------- 2017 rpod 180 2014 Tacoma TRD offroad |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2018 at 8:29am
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Thanks Wanda R.
------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |