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• How to Construct Adapter Using Two 18002 Vehicle End 4 Pole Trailer Connectors
  The truck side should have 3 slots and a pin, You might consider simply replacing the plug on the truck side, using # 18002, so it will match up with the trailer. If you wanted to make and adapter, you'd need two of # 18002 and wire them together, color for color. Instead of the quick splice connectors included with them, I'd recommend soldering the connections and using heat shrink tubing like # DW05451 to keep moisture out of the connection. I've linked you to an article about trailer...
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• Troubleshooting Dim Running Lights and Both Turn Signals Flashing on Trailer
  It sounds like you might have two separate issues going on simultaneously. First, if the lights are very dim it is usually because the necessary amount of voltage isn't reaching the lamps. Since this is occurring on more than one circuit, I'd guess that the problem is most likely a build-up of corrosion on the trailer connector on the vehicle or the one on the trailer. Closely examine the pins and sockets. If you can see white or green corrosion, it's likely that the corrosion is restricting...
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• Available Sizes of Heat Shrink Tubing
  Part # DW05451 is a pack of 25 six-inch lengths of heat-shrink tubing. This tubing fits wire from 14-gauge to 18-gauge. Similar item # DW05449 works on wires from 10- to 14-gauge. You can use a heat gun like # ALL836717 to shrink the tubing once your electrical connections are complete.
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• Do Boat Trailer Wiring Connections Need to Be Waterproof
  Ideally, you'd unplug the trailer before backing into the water but you'll be a lot happier in the long run if you'd solder your connections and use heat shrink tubing like part # DW05451 followed by some electrical tape. If you don't solder, you can use heat shrink butt connectors like # DW05744-10 followed up with some electrical tape.
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• Is it Really Necessary to Unplug Trailer Wiring When Backing Boat Trailer into Water
  This is a really great question that we've debated quite a bit here even. So to be safe your best option is to unplug the trailer wiring before backing the boat trailer into the water. This greatly reduces the chances of there being a short. That said, I've been on boat ramps after having this discussion and watched trailer after trailer get backed into the water with the wiring connected and everyone was fine so we realize most aren't worried about it. The brake assemblies themselves like...
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• Can Wires on Wesbar Trailer Tail Light 403075 be Spliced to Trailer Wiring
  Yes, you can splice the wires on the Wesbar trailer tail light # 403075. Since the light is going onto a Sea Doo trailer and will likely get submerged you will want to make sure the splices are water tight. I recommend using some liquid electrical tape # SWC50122 and heat shrink tubing # DW05451 to keep out water.
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• Wire Gauge for Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank, # E40-8
  The Valterra EZ Valve Electric Waste Valve for RV Black Water Tank, # E40-8 has an 18 gauge wire assembly. We sell wire by the foot if needed, Deka Bonded 3 Wire - 18 Gauge, # DW02923-1. And shrink tubing too, 18-14 Gauge - Black - 1/8" Shrink Diameter - 6" Long, # DW05451 and # DW05452 for red.
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• When is it Recommended To Use Dielectric Grease When Wiring
  We want to thank you for your recent purchase! You wouldn't need to use dielectric grease with a butt connector such as part # DW05714 (view video at the 1:16 mark) as electrical tape will work great. Heat shrinkable tubing such as part # DW05451 will help protect against the elements. It works with 14-18 gauge wire. Most trailer light wiring is 16-gauge. Once you have your wire inside the tubing you can use a heat gun, blow dryer and/or lighter utilize the heat shrinkable tubing. We...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Installation on 2015 Nissan Murano
  Actually, there's a very good reason to store the 4 pole trailer connector in the cargo area when it's not being used- it protects the connector from corrosion, damage and road grime. When the trailer connector is needed, simply pull the connector out far enough so it plugs into the trailer and close the rear hatch on the wiring harness (be sure to avoid the latch area.) The weather stripping is thick enough that the wiring harness won't be damaged in the least. The wiring harness on my...
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• What Should Be Done With Unused Wires on the Furrion Single Zone Controller
  If the two brown wires aren't going to be used, I'd tape them together really good with some electrical tape # PTW502 and put them somewhere out of the way. You can even put some heat shrink tubing # DW05451 on over top of the electrical tape to keep them nice and protected. This way if you ever were to hook up a furnace, all you'd need to do is cut the heat shrink and electrical tape off and you'd be ready to go.
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• Best Method to Wire Replacement Tail Light On Trailer
  The best way to wire in a new tail light on your 2020 Winnebago Micro Minnie TT is to cut all the old splices out and connect the new tail light directly to the factory wires. The less connection and junction points you have the better; that way there is less chance for a failure point or corrosion building up. The most full proof way of making any electrical connection is to solder and heat shrink the connection. Performance Tool Soldering Accessory Kit # PTW2080 has everything to solder...
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• Wiring Replacement Trailer Connector to Trailer Wiring with Two Running Light Circuits
  It sounds like your trailer has what's referred to as a wishbone harness. A wishbone harness splits the running lamp circuit into two 'legs' so you can run one leg down the driver's side, and one down the passenger side. If you're wanting to install a replacement 4-pole trailer connector to your existing wiring, I'd recommend using the Hopkins Easy-Pull # HM38134 harness. The neat thing about this connector is it's really easy to use, so you won't try to unplug the trailer connector by...
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• Trailer Connector for Golf Cart
  How you'd proceed will depend on how the existing taillights on the golf cart are wired. If it's a combined wiring system, where the turn signal and brake lamp are carried on the same circuit you can simply splice a 4 pole connector in using # 18252. Rather than using the quick splice connectors, I'd recommend soldering the connections and protecting them with heat shrink tubing like # DW05451. If you don't have a soldering iron, we offer a handy cordless model as part # PTW2000. If your...
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• Recommended Replacement 4-Pole Trailer Connector for Wishbone Type Trailer Wiring Harness
  The # 48195 would be a handy item to have around in case of emergency, but It's not a permanent fix and I wouldn't recommend using it for a 5 wire wishbone harness. The # 002402 would be a better choice but I prefer the Hopkins # HM48110 because of its larger gripping surface that makes using the connector much easier. For installation to your existing harness, you'd connect the two brown wires from the trailer harness to the brown wire on the # HM84110, then match up the yellow, green...
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• Using Quick Splice Connectors for Water Proof Connection
  If you're looking for a waterproof connection, I couldn't recommend quick splice connectors like the # SWC501925-1. The best solution to make the connection waterproof is to solder the connection then use a heat shrink tube like # DW05449 for 10-14 gauge wires or # DW05451 for 14-18 gauge wire. The second best option would be to use a heat shrink butt connector like # DW05745-5 for 10-12 gauge or # DW05744-10 for 14-16 gauge. Wrapping the connections securely in electrical tape would also...
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• Availability of 3-Pin Pigtail Wiring Connectors for # 98174LED Cargo Carrier Light Kit
  Are you needing the pigtail that will plug into the lamps? If so, a right angle pigtail is available as part # A47PB. A straight plug is also available as part # A45PB. If you're looking for a female socket that will accept the existing plugs to make an extension, Optronics doesn't offer such a part. If you need do some cutting and splicing, I'd recommend soldering your connections and protecting the connections with heat shrink tubing like part # DW05451.
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• Connectors for Trailer Wiring
  I'm assuming you're speaking of Quick Splice connectors like part # SWC502905-1, correct? Making wiring splices using this type of connector is acceptable in an interior application, but I wouldn't recommend using them where the wiring is exposed in any way to the elements. If the connection will be exposed, I recommend soldering the connection and protecting it with heat shrink tubing like part # DW05451. If you don't have a soldering gun, we offer a cordless model as part # PTW2000.
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• Replacing 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector With a 7-Way Blade Connector
  First you will need to select either a 7-Way Connector # PK12706 or the 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector # HM20285 which is the one I recommend. I feel this is better as the connector is sealed and the wiring connections inside the connector are superior to the screw type with the first option. The 2 white wires are your ground wires, the 2 brown are your running light wires, the yellow with brown stripe is your left turn signal/brake light and the green with the brown stripe is your...
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• Trailer Connector for Towing Surge Coupler Equipped Trailer With 2013 Toyota Tundra
  I'll begin with the assumption that your new pontoon trailer has hydraulic surge brakes. This type of braking system uses a hydraulic coupler that compresses when the tow vehicle brakes, and the compression is what causes the brakes to actuate. A trailer like this usually uses a 5 pole flat trailer connector, with the extra circuit being the reverse lock out. The reverse lock utilizes a solenoid that prevents the brakes from applying with you attempt to back the trailer. Otherwise, especially...
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• Parts Needed To Wire In a 3RD Brake Light And In Bed Lighting To a Truck Topper On a 2013 Ford F-250
  I recommend using the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness # C56070 to tee off your factory 7-way connector on your bumper of your 2013 Ford F-250. This will give you a 7-way connection inside the bed of your F-250. By using this connection you can easily remove your topper and wiring by disconnecting the connector. To that you can use a Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector # PK12706 to wire in for both the brake light circuit as well as a power circuit for...
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• Parts Needed To Wire a Tandem Axle Trailer With a 7-Way and Full Length Ground Wires
  What you are looking to do is acceptable. Here are the parts I would use working on this type of project. The 25 Ft 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness # A25W2GWB has full length ground wires which will run down the side of each frame and carry the wiring for the tail lights and running lights. You will be able to cut off the 4-way and attach the wiring to a Junction Box # 3430001-JBK. The junction box includes ring terminals for connecting all the wires for the lights, brakes, and a 7-Way Cable...
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