7-Way Trailer Plug Adapter or Compatibility with Lance Slide-In Truck Bed Camper

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I am purchasing a lance slide In truck camper. Lance has a propriety plug for them. Do you guys sell a adapter that’s goes from a standard 7 way flat that came in my ram 3500 from the factory that adapts the lance plug?

asked by: Brad B

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we do have adapters for. If you have a 7-way round, then you will use adapter # 47595. If you have a 6-way plug then you will use adapter # 47549 or # PK12728.

If you have the special Lance plug, I recommend replacing it with # A7WCB which would directly connect to your vehicle 7-way. The attached wiring article will assist with the pin positions. I've also attached a 7-way photo to help with the factory 7-way pin function locations.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Doyle E.

4/4/2020

I am trying to find an adapter for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 7 flat blade trailer plug and older 6 round pin trailers. Any suggestions ??? Thanks in advance.

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Chris R.

4/6/2020

We do have a selection of 7-Way to 6-Way round adapters, which I have linked below. The Hopkins # 47549 in particular will work great.

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wiring-adapter-fitguide.aspx?vw=7-Blade&tw=6-Round

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Jeff R.

8/14/2020

Will this adapter allow enough amperage to run the Refrigerator like it supposed to ?

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Jon G.

8/27/2020

It won't change the amperage at all. As long as it's already able to supply enough power for your refrigerator then you'll be good to go using this.

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Rob C.

1/1/2022

@JeffR The Lance truck side wiring includes an 8 ga wire which should be connected directly to the battery (via fuse) in order to have enough current to supply the refrigerator and camper charging circuit. Most truck side trailer connections only supply enough current to charge a battery directly and not enough amperage to operate the refrigerator. The house battery will be drawn down to zero in only a couple of hours if attempting to use the normal trailer connection. Lance connectors are a nuisance in that the small diameter plugs accumulate dirt easily and the "split" brass pins lose contact easily. That style connector was used on commercial vehicles many years ago. If changing to a newer more robust connector the power contact still needs to be fed directly from the truck battery with 8 gauge wire in order to correctly power the camper for full use of the 12 volt system.

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Jason

5/7/2024

The answers and part numbers referenced are absolutely incorrect for a Lance Camper.

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Daniel

5/15/2024

@Jason Ok, so you've pointed out what's incorrect. Well isn't this the time for you to explain what is correct?

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Answer 1

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 2

A junction box/7-way plug kit like Epicord #277-000141 or #HS381-9000 lets you convert the camper to match the 7-way RV blade type connector format. This avoids the extra connection points and potential trouble spots from using separate adapters.…

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Answer 3

There is not a plug and play adapter for your Lance connector that we are aware of. Typically this is installed by the Lance dealer. A junction box/7-way plug kit like #HS381-9000 is an option you have to convert the camper to match the 7-way RV…

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Answer 4

The 6-pole sockets that we carry can only handle up to 12 gauge wire so the only way to really swap away from Lance's proprietary connector would be to treat it like a standard camper and switch to a junction box and 7-way connector like parts…

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Answer 5

For your Lance 855s Camper with standard tracks I recommend the Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - RTC and RT Roof Rack Tracks - Qty 4 #RRRLT600 and then crossbars like the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black -…

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Answer 6

I do have a solution, but since Lance has their own plug design there are no adapters that will work, including the #47595. The best option is to replace the lance plug with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will eliminate the…

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Answer 7

If the microwave you have is the High Pointe 520EC028KD7S the correct replacement would be the High Pointe part #HP49ZR.

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Answer 8

I attached a picture that shows the instructions we have for the Tie Downs part #HSAB that you referenced. We've haven't seen them be an issue on a 2001 Ford F-150, but if you could get me a picture of what your setup looks like I can see if…

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Answer 9

The Optronics 7-Way Connector - Trailer End #A7WCB will handle 8-gauge wires on the positive and negative connectors. If you want the same gauge wire on the vehicle side, I recommend the Hopkins Endurance 7-Way Trailer Connector Socket - Vehicle End…

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Answer 10

The Torklift Camper Tie Downs part #TLD2142 and #TLD3112 fit your 2022 Ram 3500 long bed as long as you have the factory hitch and running boards. If instead you did not have running boards your want the part #TLD2140 and #TLD3112.

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Answer 11

Yes, the Torklift Tie Downs part #TLD2142 would fit your 2022 Ram 3500 crew cab and would not interfere with your step bars. Thank you for sending in a picture of the steps!

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Answer 12

I have not heard of this being an issue, what likely happened is they might've bought the wrong tie downs. However, the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #TLD2142 for the front, and #TLD3112 would work just fine if you have a factory…

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