Standard 7 Pin Trailer Plug Wiring
7 pin heavy duty trailer wiring diagram.
Standard 7 pin trailer plug wiring. In these cases exclude connection for right tail light 58r and rear fog light 54g and connect the tail lights only to pin for left tail light 58l. On older trailers there s sometimes a 5 wire setup using a 7 pin connector. Wiring diagram trailer sabs 7core cdr author. These connectors are rated at 40a continuous duty.
If you don t follow this your trailer or tow vehicle can t be used with any other implement. Anton diedericks created date. Plug size is similar to an australian 10c coin. The 7 pin connector uses on newer trailers all 7 pins according to the iso standard.
Wiring recommendation for the pollak metal 7 pole pk12703. Small 7 pin round qld identifying. Wiring extension for flat towing a vehicle behind monaco rv with 7 way trailer connector. 7 2 6 5 4 3.
Does the ground need to be re done when installing a new trailer connector. 3 2 2005 12 01 08 pm. There is a standard method of wiring a 7 pin trailer connector. 7 pin heavy duty round plug and socket.
Manufactured in accordance with the saej560 standard and in accordance with the australian standard as4735 2003 as required for vehicles and trailers over 3 5 tonnes. 7 way connectors allow for all functions provided by 6 way connectors three basic lighting functions electric brakes and additional power supply with the seventh wire for backup lights. Various styles of connectors are available with four to seven pins to allow transfer of power for the lighting as well as auxiliary functions such as electric trailer brake control backup lights etc. All diagrams are as viewed from the cable side see example above.
Basically it is another 12v circuit typically used for a reverse light reverse lockout for trailer brakes. Choose a connector that has the required number of pins for the functions required for your trailer. The 7 pin flat plug will fit into a 12 pin flat socket and work perfectly. No power to 12 volt pin on 7 way of a gm truck.
This is an extension of the 7 pin flat. The trailer wiring diagrams listed below should help identify any wiring issues you may have with your trailer.