Camper wiring

[JLehman]

Hi guys, just got a used camper and need to hook up the electrical. Guy i bought it from ran all his wiring off the back of the trailer hitch plug up to a new plug in the bed. think this would work ok on these dodges??? he had a ford. Thanks for any input Jimmy

 

[klenger]

I assume that all 7 pin traielr plugs are wired the same, so it should work. Here's a llink to a page on my website with info on installing a 7 pin plug in the bed. Note that since I wrote this, Reese came out with a "T" adapter that can be plugged into the back of the 7 pin connector below the bumper to eliminate splicing into the factory harness.



http://www.klenger.net/dodge/7-pin-connector-installation/index.html

 

[Hitec.Redneck]

I would mount the 7 pin connector in the bed. I would not want that wire beating against my tailgate. Its failry easy to mount. Just my 2 cents.

 

[JLehman]

kThanks for the replys, that tee connecter looks like just what i need, excelent!

 

[TowPro]

I think the Reese part number is 15381. This is for a CTD with factory trailer harness. You unplug the factory wire from the back of the factory 7 pin connector and "T" this connector into it. But it only gives you a 4 wire out (ground, park, turns and brake). You will need to run an additonal wire for 12V charge and reverse lights. You could "T" the charge and backup into this Reese adaptor.



Be carefull not to short out any wires. I have heard of several cases of the power distrubution module (under the hood with the relays in it) needing to be replaced after the turn/brake wires in the trailer tow harness quit working. Not sure if it was a short that caused it, but why take the chance.