BurbLover
1/2 ton status
What's the big difference between a 6 pin round and a 7 pind round connection? I understand it's for auxillary, but what does that mean?
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6 vs 7 prong
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55Willy
3/4 ton status
used for either a reverse light on the trialer to assist in backing up as a 12 volt source for a battery charger.
BurbLover
1/2 ton status
But the 6 show a 12V as one of it's wires. Wouldn't that be for that purpose?
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But the 6 show a 12V as one of it's wires. Wouldn't that be for that purpose?
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That would work for charging a battery or accessories inside the trailer (dome lights, radio, etc). I'm happy using the 6 hole round connectors on just about everything. Most of the time I just have the bare minimum in use anyway (3 for lights, 1 for ground and 1 for brakes).
But the 6 show a 12V as one of it's wires. Wouldn't that be for that purpose?
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That would work for charging a battery or accessories inside the trailer (dome lights, radio, etc). I'm happy using the 6 hole round connectors on just about everything. Most of the time I just have the bare minimum in use anyway (3 for lights, 1 for ground and 1 for brakes).
BurbLover
1/2 ton status
So, would it be better to convert my 6 way on my truck to a 7 or convert my camper to a 6? The only other trailers I have are both 4 anyways, so no conflict there.
I run a 7 way on my truck, then adapt down to 6 or 4 if needed for the trailer. The 7 prong is the big boy, and all the others can be fed easily off of it. Going the other way can have problems. The only gotcha is that the 6 way has 2 different "standard" pinouts. Basically 2 wires flipped for some trailers, but one is much more "standard" than the other... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
BurbLover
1/2 ton status
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I run a 7 way on my truck, then adapt down to 6 or 4 if needed for the trailer. The 7 prong is the big boy, and all the others can be fed easily off of it. Going the other way can have problems. The only gotcha is that the 6 way has 2 different "standard" pinouts. Basically 2 wires flipped for some trailers, but one is much more "standard" than the other... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
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I was kinda leaning towards the 7 prong just for the adaptability thing. Then I can just go to 7 on all my vehicles and I'll always be able to hook up to just about anything. I already have a 7-4 adapter. I'll just buy a 7-6 adapter & then I'll be covered.
I run a 7 way on my truck, then adapt down to 6 or 4 if needed for the trailer. The 7 prong is the big boy, and all the others can be fed easily off of it. Going the other way can have problems. The only gotcha is that the 6 way has 2 different "standard" pinouts. Basically 2 wires flipped for some trailers, but one is much more "standard" than the other... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
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I was kinda leaning towards the 7 prong just for the adaptability thing. Then I can just go to 7 on all my vehicles and I'll always be able to hook up to just about anything. I already have a 7-4 adapter. I'll just buy a 7-6 adapter & then I'll be covered.
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So, would it be better to convert my 6 way on my truck to a 7 or convert my camper to a 6? The only other trailers I have are both 4 anyways, so no conflict there.
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For A camper I would go with the 7 way and adapt down if needed. I dont haul a camper around right now so a 6 round works well for me. Mainly have a flatbed trailer and a set of towing lights (used with a towbar).
So, would it be better to convert my 6 way on my truck to a 7 or convert my camper to a 6? The only other trailers I have are both 4 anyways, so no conflict there.
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For A camper I would go with the 7 way and adapt down if needed. I dont haul a camper around right now so a 6 round works well for me. Mainly have a flatbed trailer and a set of towing lights (used with a towbar).
Muddytazz
1 ton status
BurbLover
1/2 ton status
I've got that diagram. The 7th pin is for "auxilary". SO, what the hell is that?
Do I use that or the 12V for the charging system?
Do I use that or the 12V for the charging system?
Muddytazz
1 ton status
I used the 12v pin when i did mine for the travel trailer charging system.
Use the aux for like tailer back-up lights
Use the aux for like tailer back-up lights
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I've got that diagram. The 7th pin is for "auxilary". SO, what the hell is that?
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You could use it for backup lights on the trailer, or anything else you wanted. /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
I've got that diagram. The 7th pin is for "auxilary". SO, what the hell is that?
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You could use it for backup lights on the trailer, or anything else you wanted. /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
