Need Help From Guys Who Tow, Pls

[hotajax]

The new truck I want to buy comes with a 7-pin connector, and my trailer is a 5-pin. Is there a converter that will make the 7 compatible with the 5?

 

[Grog]

There's a 7-4 and a 7-5 connector, they look basically the same.

 

[Tundra1]

The 5 pin is flat design, and the 7 pin round right? I have a 7 round to 4 flat converter that came with my Duramax. I use it with my Tundra as well. I havent chased down the 5 th pin, just have used the 5 pin flat on the trailer and plug it into the 4 pin flat of the converter. Everything works fine. Not sure if the 5th pin is for live power, or perhaps elec brake. Any trailer shop or carquest or Napa will have 7 round to 4 flat converter.

ryan

 

[Airslot]

5th pin is for the backup solenoid on trailers with diask brakes.
There is a 7 round to 5 flat adapter.

 

[Average Joe]

Go to your local trailer supply store and show them what you have and they will fix you right up.

 

[Grady175]

Bought an adapter at our local Walmart that works just fine with my 2008 Toyota Tundra.

 

[hotajax]

Message for Tundra1

Yeah, I'm buying a Toyota Tacoma (should be plenty of HP to pull a 208 Adventure). So what you have is what I will have. It's a 7 pin round on the vehicle, and 5 flat on the trailer. Thanks for the info.
EJF

 

[Parthery]

Any auto parts store will have the 7 to 5 adapter. They come in two styles...1 has a length of wire and a 7 round on one end and a 5 flat on the other. The other style is a 1 piece molded plastic adapter.

Expect it to set you back about $10 or so.

 

[Walkers Edge]

The Tacoma will work great, especially if your getting a 4x4.
The upgrade will eventually pay for itself by you not having to replace rear tires as quickly. Nice truck all around.