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Old 08-13-2010, 09:55 PM   #1
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4 or 7 pin connector?

Hello again, I am looking at getting my Sienna wired up for an Egg but realized I dont know what the most common connector type is. Do most 13 foot eggs use a 4 pin or 7 pin connector? I want to be ready for when we find our egg. I guess if I got a 4 pin installed and found an egg using a 7 pin I could always get an adaptor. But if most 13 footers use a 7 pin I'll go ahead and get that instead.

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Old 08-13-2010, 10:56 PM   #2
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Mellisa, have the 7 pin installed, you can always buy a 7 to 4 adapter that plugs into your receptical if you end up with a trailer that has a flat 4 connector.
You are limited with the flat 4 as you will only have a ground wire, left and right turn and tail lights.
You will not be able to run a brake line, charge line or backup lights if you want to in the future.
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Old 08-13-2010, 11:08 PM   #3
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Hello again, I am looking at getting my Sienna wired up for an Egg but realized I dont know what the most common connector type is. Do most 13 foot eggs use a 4 pin or 7 pin connector? I want to be ready for when we find our egg. I guess if I got a 4 pin installed and found an egg using a 7 pin I could always get an adaptor. But if most 13 footers use a 7 pin I'll go ahead and get that instead.

Thanks again,
Melissa
The four pin connector is made to supply running/taillights and brake/turnsignals only.
The seven blade RV connecter allows for the above PLUS back-up lights, a charge line for your battery AND power for trailer brakes.
It would be best to have an RV plug if you wish to supply back-up lights, battery charging and/or electric brake control from the TV.
The good news is that they make a plug for your TV which will supply both side by side with no extra wiring and about $10 extra cost. I think I have a picture let's see....

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Old 08-14-2010, 09:25 AM   #4
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Oh that looks awesome! So neat and tidy. Then I'd be prepared no matter what type of hookup the egg had. Thanks!
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Old 08-15-2010, 03:31 PM   #5
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Not to rain on any parades, I had my adapter stolen while we were in a store. I'm no expert but I don't think you would need an adapter for a camper because most of what I've seen are 7 pins (blades). If you did need an adapter, buy 2 and always check your connects after stopping. I got so angry after lossing the second adapter that I cut off the 4 pin plug and installed a 7 pin on my utility trailer. Next project is change the utility trailer to a 2 inch ball.
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