trailer electric

[lawnboy82]

I just was curious what is the most popular electric connector for going from the trailer to the truck. I see these new flat pronged plastic connectors, but never see anyone actually using them. The popular ones seem to be either the metal 6 / 7 or plastic 4. What about with you?

[bruces]

Basic 4 wire flat connector.

[Eric ELM]

bruces:

How do you run electric brakes with a 4 wire connector? I would guess you don't use a ground wire and rely on metal contact in the hitch for this, which it doesn't always make good contact.

The best way is a ground, a brake, a left turn, a right turn, and a wire for the running lights. Some trailers have a back up light and a hot wire for running breakaway setups or interior lights. I always use a seven wire plug since my 24' enclosed trailer has all of the extras and I need a 7 wire plug. I like the metal ones best.

[Eric ELM]

Bruce, I appoligize for not reading the original post better. I threw a 'brakes' in behind the ELECTRIC when I read it I guess. :)

I also read in another post you don't have electric brakes after I had posted. Then I read the orginal post again and found out I had goofed.

I guess my eyes were crossed when I read it. ;)

[bruces]

Eric,

No problem. When I become perfect, I'll be offended at the mistakes others make, until then I'll live with them.

Looking forward to meeting you at the BBQ Saturday.

[LoneStarLawn]

Since our's is not on there I will just tell you.

7 round plastic.

Our truck's trailer package will only accept that type or connecter (or metal)