Tug to Trailer connection

[Scott B.]

I cut my 110v cord on the Burro and added a shore power connection, which will then allow me to plug a cord into it and to the camprground electrical supply.

so now I am hooking up the trailer light connection cord changing from a 4 pin to a 7 pin style, this got me thinking and wondering, could the same be done for the 7 pin 12v connection ie: have a out let like on the tug on the camper and then a 7 pin male to male cord?, that could be taken off when not in use?

Anybody ever done this? any thoughts good or bad on doing it?

Scott

[Mark Shaffer]

Alot of pop-up/folding campers have that, but they have a different plug that connects to the frame recepticle. Only problem with them is that they pull loose sometimes while towing. I imagine a bargman 7 pin plug locks into place and wouldn't be a problem with coming loose. The easy way to disconnect your cord when not in use would be to just cut it off. I have a hefty pair of cable cutters you can borrow!

LOL

[Scott B.]

well now why didnt I think of that!

[Mark Shaffer]

Originally Posted by Scott B.

well now why didnt I think of that!

Well, some of us are thinkers!

[Roy in TO]

Originally Posted by Scott B.

ie: have a out let like on the tug on the camper and then a 7 pin male to male cord?, that could be taken off when not in use?

Anybody ever done this? any thoughts good or bad on doing it?

Scott

That setup was original on my boler American, link to post and picture:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post145868

The other end was hooked up to a standard 7 pin Bargman.

I swapped out the 7 round pin to the Standard 7 pin bargman on the body of the trailer then made 2 separate cords for connecting to tow vehicles. One to the standard 4 flat, the other for the standard 7 pin to take advantage of the new electric brakes and 12V power.
It adds a certain amount of flexibility in tow vehicles and definately adds a little extra in security.
Without a wire to plug in, or safety chains to hook up (mine are removable), one is less likely to have their trailer stolen. And if stolen, more likely to get pulled over for having no tail lights or safety chains.

You can see pictures of the original and new females on my trailer in this post:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post168321

[Matt in SV]

Originally Posted by Roy in TO

You can see pictures of the original and new females on my trailer in this post:
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post168321

Roy I have to say that with all that build up, the thread couldn't possibly meet expectations

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by Scott B.

so now I am hooking up the trailer light connection cord changing from a 4 pin to a 7 pin style, this got me thinking and wondering, could the same be done for the 7 pin 12v connection ie: have a out let like on the tug on the camper and then a 7 pin male to male cord?, that could be taken off when not in use?

Anybody ever done this? any thoughts good or bad on doing it?

Scott

I did something a little different. On the back of my propane tank cover, in the space between the 2 tanks, I installed a 7-pin receptacle, a marine 12-volt outlet with cover plug, and 3 switches.

I wired it up so that the 12-volt charge line powers the 12-volt receptacle, and feeds power through the switches to:

• the Tail and Side-marker light circuit
• the Brake Light circuit through a flasher
• the Back-up Light circuit

Then I sealed all this wiring in a vulcanized rubber tape covered with electrical tape covered with 3M electric insulating sealant.

Instead of just leaving the cord loose...


I plug it in, which accomplishes 3 things...

1. keeps the plug pins protected and dry
2. provides a 12-volt receptacle on the outside of the trailer
3. tests the trailer's light circuits before each time I hitch up

[Scott B.]

ok so it can be done and doesnt seem to be any con's

next question has anyone seen a 7 pin female recepticale in Stainless or Chrome?

[Roy in TO]

Yes,
http://www.hopkinsmfg.com/38495.html
amongst others

[Scott B.]

Originally Posted by Roy in TO

Yes,
http://www.hopkinsmfg.com/38495.html
amongst others

Thanks Roy.

[Roger C H]

Fred Simson:
WHOA! I would be VERY leery of having electrical connections in with the propane gas tanks. Sparks and gas seem to me to not be a good combination.

Has your setup been approved by a certified gas technician?