Replacing 6-Pin Trailer Connector For 7-Way Blade Connector
Question:
i had a 6 pin round connector but my pickup only had a 7 blade connector. i cant figure out how to wire the 7 blade in.. i have a brown, yellow, red, blue, green, and a black wire
asked by: Seth B
Expert Reply:
If you are not wanting to use a Adapter 7-Pole to 6-Pole # 47549 and would rather wire in a new Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector # HM20087 the wiring may be confusing. There may be some trial and error involved as the wiring could have been connected differently on your trailer. I have included a picture below of the plug wiring if you have not already removed the 6-pin connection so that you will be able to label the wires based off their location in the connector.
I recommend tracing the wires as far as possible to determine where each wire is going first. This will help you to eliminate a lot of trial and error. First you will need to determine which wire is your ground wire. This should terminate rather closely to the frame near the plug end. Typically the ground is a white wire but since you do not have the white wire I believe that it may be the black wire. I'm going to give you my best guess at to what each wire is used for. Remember this is my best guess based on what is common practice and may not be exact for your trailer.
Black-Ground
Red-12v +
Brown-Running Lights
Yellow-Left Turn/Stop
Green-Right Turn/Stop
Blue-Brake Controller
(click to enlarge)
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector w/ Molded Cable and LED Test Lights - Trailer End - 8' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Adapter 7-Pole to 6-Pole - Universal
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 6 Round
- Hopkins
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
- Shop: Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Shop: Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox RV-Mounted Tow Bars
- Shop: Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1" D-Rings
- Shop: Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Search Results: roadmaster brake light relay
- Video: Mount: Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler
- Shop: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Search Results: base plate
- Video: Breaking Down the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System
- Video: Hands-On with the Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox RV-Mounted Tow Bars
- Q&A: Can A Jackery Power Station Be Used To Power The Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System
- Q&A: What Is The Max AMP Draw Of The Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking System
- Video: Installation of the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System on a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Q&A: Installation of the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit for 2000 Jeep TJ
- Video: A Closer Look at the Hopkins Nite-Glow Tow Bar Extension Cord w/ Sockets
- Video: Breaking Down the Blue Ox 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord with 6-Way, Round Plugs
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord
- Video: Hands-On with the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars
- Search Results: roadmaster base plate
- Search Results: blue ox to roadmaster adapter
- Q&A: Comparing Supplemental Braking Systems Air Force One and Blue Ox Patriot
- Q&A: Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2023 Ford F-250
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: air force one
- Q&A: Replacing 6-Way on Trailer With 7-Way Connector
on Trailer Wiring
