Wire Gauge to Use With Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug

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Epicord Wiring - 277-000141 has a 12ga for the electric brakes from the 7 way to the junction box. But i have read on you page where it is suggested that you use a 10ga wire to the brakes. Am i missing something or do you run a 10 ga off the junction box?

asked by: Chris M

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The Epicord 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box # 277-000141 does have 12 gauge wire, which is appropriate. It can also be 10 gauge, however; either would be fine.

I've added a pair of links to video reviews of this product for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

If there happened to be a 12 volt keyed power source in the circuits of the #277-000141 you could use it for the isolation solenoid #PK5231201. Essentially you would need to have the 12 volt circuit of the vehicle already be only active when the key…

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Answer 2

Trailer wiring color codes can vary greatly so I have a solution for you, but I can't tell you which color wire goes where on your trailer for wiring up a new 7-way. However, you may look around the wiring junction box or pin box of your trailer.…

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Answer 3

The width of the junction box of the #277-000141 is 3-1/4 inches, the height is 2-1/4 inches and the length is 7 inches.

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Answer 4

We no longer have the 22 foot. The longest that we have is the 18 foot long Bargman molded 7-way trailer connector, part #50-67-106, is could be enough for your trailer. It depends on how much, if any, of the existing wire you want to keep and…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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