7-pin trailer connection extension (Y type)
#1
7-pin trailer connection extension (Y type)
I'm building a camper top for the H3T and need to extend the full 7 pin connection into the interior of the bed and still have the factory 7 pin available for towing. A friend used one of these to add a 7 pin connection on his F-250 for pulling a gooseneck, and assures me that "99.95% of 7 pin bumper connectors are the same". I took a quick look under the bumper today but it's a tight fit in there and I'll need to disassemble my factory 7 pin to determine if it indeed is modular and will accept this extension. Compounding the issue is the fact that I have a 315 spare hanging underneath which also cuts down on the available space near the factory 7 pin. So does anyone know for sure if the factory 7 pin can have this extension added to it? And if anyone has added one, where in the bed did you mount it?
Thanks, Jeff
Thanks, Jeff
#2
Not sure why you need the full 7 pin extended for a camper.
I can see the need for AUX 12V and Ground but not the rest.
I have this on my H3T for AUX & Extra Reverse lighting it fits inline between the factory connections just fine due to the "7' extension with right-angle plugs for easy installation".
CURT 7' CUSTOM WIRING EXTENSION HARNESS (ADDS 7-WAY RV BLADE TO TRUCK BED, PACKAGED) #56070
Personally, I wouldn't buy that foreign Krap when it has to do with electrical/wiring.
Buying CURT guarantees fit on all plugs, proper wire gauge, proper wire insulation and built to USCAR specifications.
I can see the need for AUX 12V and Ground but not the rest.
I have this on my H3T for AUX & Extra Reverse lighting it fits inline between the factory connections just fine due to the "7' extension with right-angle plugs for easy installation".
CURT 7' CUSTOM WIRING EXTENSION HARNESS (ADDS 7-WAY RV BLADE TO TRUCK BED, PACKAGED) #56070
Personally, I wouldn't buy that foreign Krap when it has to do with electrical/wiring.
Buying CURT guarantees fit on all plugs, proper wire gauge, proper wire insulation and built to USCAR specifications.
- Routes a 7-way RV blade socket into truck bed while retaining use of rear socket
- Simple plug-and-play design eliminates the need for cutting or splicing
- Allows for easy connection of 5th wheel or gooseneck wiring
- 7-way connects tail, brake, reverse, turn signals, brakes and auxiliary power
- 7' extension with right-angle plug for easy installation
- Spring-loaded dust cover keeps connector clean when not in use
- Slit loom keeps wires contained and well protected
Last edited by TAINTER; 12-01-2022 at 07:46 AM.
#3
Since the camper will cover/hide the 3rd brake light on the cab, the plan is to place an aftermarket LED strip across the back with running lights, L/R blinkers & brakes, and reverse so there's those 4. Add ground and there's 5. Add some floods and there's 12v power, makes 6. So the only one I won't really use is trailer brakes.
Where in the bed did/would you mount the receptacle?
Thanks
Where in the bed did/would you mount the receptacle?
Thanks
#4
Mine is mounted under the bed.
I wouldn't permanently mount it in the bed.
I would run the 7 pin pigtail to the bed connect your 7 pin harness for the trailer/mods you are doing and heat shrink the entire connection and secure with zip ties.
I wouldn't permanently mount it in the bed.
I would run the 7 pin pigtail to the bed connect your 7 pin harness for the trailer/mods you are doing and heat shrink the entire connection and secure with zip ties.
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