What plug do I need?

[danacman]

I have a small Jon trailer with basic 4 wires for lights. The trailer end does not have a plug so wondering if there is a plug i can install on the trailer end that'll plug directly into my truck (please see pic) I've been looking but getting a headache with all the options, so a link would be appreciated
I'm looking for the most cost effective way. Thanks

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: What plug do I need?

Any of the 7 way to 4 way adapters here - Seasense 7 Way Trailer Adapters

 

[BigDfromTN]

Re: What plug do I need?

I don't recognize that plug....

Looks like some sort of a 7 way but not the standard "7 way RV" plug.

Where is this plug on your truck? What kind of truck is it?

Most trailers with lights only will use a "4 way flat" connector. They also make the "7 way RV" which has a 12 VDC wire lights and brakes. They make real neat little adapters for 7 to 4 to work real clean. My Ford has both at the receiver hitch ready for either.

Give us more info or check with a local, parts house, rv store, boat dealer, trailer dealer etc.

 

[danacman]

Re: What plug do I need?

It's a 2000 GMC Yukon.

 

[danacman]

Re: What plug do I need?

Thanks GA, sweet motor on avatar. My dad use to have an old white 80hp merc, not sure on the year but it moved! :whoo:

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: What plug do I need?

No... you only have the plug that connects to the trailer socket for your vehicle... you need TWO parts... the socket for your truck AND the matching plug for your trailer

http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/GMC/Yukon/2000/30955.html?vehicleid=20001310956

Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring for GMC Yukon 2000 - HM40975

 

[KD4UPL]

Re: What plug do I need?

The plug in your picture isn't the trailer connection. It's the connection for the trailer connection. There's a part that plugs into that plug and then mounts on your bumper with a standard 7 pin socket.
You will then need a male 7 pin connector for your trailer. Yes, you could use a 4 pin and a 7 to 4 adapter but then you have an adapter to keep up with. I used to have trailers with 7, 6, and 4 pin plugs and 2 different adapters. I got tired of all that and converted everything to 7 pin. It's much simpler.
It looks like smoke has the right links for your vehicle. Etrailer should also have the 7 pin for your trailer.

 

[danacman]

Re: What plug do I need?

Thanks gents, that clarifies it for me. I need a connection for my connection before I can connect the trailer. Funny. My Yukon is a 2003 not a 2000, not sure how I messed that up, darn wires have me all screwy.

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: What plug do I need?

Thanks gents, that clarifies it for me. I need a connection for my connection before I can connect the trailer. Funny. My Yukon is a 2003 not a 2000, not sure how I messed that up, darn wires have me all screwy.

Yeah you either need a pigtail or the RV plug, you can get a pigtail with an RV or 4 flat online for less then $30. The reason why I say the pigtail with both is that your trailer probably doesn't have brakes (so small it doesn't need them) and so a 4 flat would be more then enough to handle your needs, meanwhile you still get the RV and a mounting bracket for both, if you need it immediately your OEM Manufacturer probably has them in stock, but you know they are not going to give it away. Do yourself a favor and purchase some dielectric grease for the connection to prevent corrosion, any auto parts store has it.

 

[Maclin]

Re: What plug do I need?

I use one of these, can get them at U-Haul or any RV supplier...: