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DD08 
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 Topic: Replacing 7 Pin PlugPosted: 18 May 2023 at 4:06pm |
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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?
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Ben Herman
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Posted: 18 May 2023 at 6:21pm |
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Disconnect the battery positive side
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seafans
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Posted: 18 May 2023 at 8:31pm |
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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.
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DD08
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Posted: 19 May 2023 at 8:15am |
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Thank you Both!
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 19 May 2023 at 9:40am |
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I would replace the entire cord as an integrated unit.
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bp
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lostagain
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Posted: 19 May 2023 at 9:51am |
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+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 |
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SC for Huskers
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Posted: 19 May 2023 at 10:05am |
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+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 |
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abikerider
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Posted: 22 May 2023 at 12:48pm |
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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
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 23 May 2023 at 10:09am |
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For another ~~ $15 you can get the whole enchilada.
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bp
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