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Replacing 7 Pin Plug

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Topic: Replacing 7 Pin Plug

Posted By: DD08
Subject: Replacing 7 Pin Plug
Date Posted: 18 May 2023 at 4:06pm

Hello All,

Maybe a very silly question. But the 7 pin plug on the trailer end seemed to have been dragged on the ground and the pins wont connect to my truck anymore. I'm going to just snip the plug off and replace. Have no problems doing that through some tutorials but I have a silly question.

Is there any power or battery switch I need to turn off in the trailer so I don't potentially shock myself when cutting off the trailer plug end?

Replies:

Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 18 May 2023 at 6:21pm

Disconnect the battery positive side

Posted By: seafans
Date Posted: 18 May 2023 at 8:31pm

Always disconnect the NEGATIVE side first. That way if the wrench inadvertently touches the frame it will not cause and ark. And always connect the positive first, for the same reason.

Posted By: DD08
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 8:15am

Thank you Both!

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 9:40am

I would replace the entire cord as an integrated unit.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 9:51am

+1 to GlueGuy. Trying to rewire a new 7 pin plug from the existing cable is going to introduce an unsealed connection that is a weak point for the entire cable and can let in water and other corrosive stuff.

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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Posted By: SC for Huskers
Date Posted: 19 May 2023 at 10:05am

+2 to GlueGuy, You might find what you need on amazon,

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=7pin+trailer+wiring+harness&crid=R62BKJFFJKL0&sprefix=7pin+%2Caps%2C574&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_5

I've replaced mine with a 7 foot cord. There should be a junction box under and near the front of the camper.

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Happy Traveling,
Tom
2017 172pod
2011 F150 STX

Posted By: abikerider
Date Posted: 22 May 2023 at 12:48pm

I found this one on Amazon that says it is waterproof. I haven't installed it yet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJ1Z26MQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 23 May 2023 at 10:09am

For another ~~ $15 you can get the https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Harness-Control-10-14AWG-Connector/dp/B07G8QHWD1/ref=asc_df_B07G8QHWD1?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79920869053501&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583520395744729&th=1 - whole enchilada .

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost