where to find 7-pin connector?

[RabidRam]

Where can I find a 7-pin trailer wiring connector? I don't need any wires, just the plastic piece. I checked at a couple of local parts stores, but couldn't find anything. One guy told me that these connectors are Dodge specific and that I'd have to get one from the dealer$hip. I'd like to avoid that if at all possible. Any ideas?

 

[RustyJC]

Any trailer hitch retailer/installer stocks them, along with brake controller pigtails, etc.



Rusty

 

[Bill Stockard]

Also here:

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?deptID=5&subOf=62,37&skunum=8571



They are available in either plastic or metal. The RV type have flat contact pins and the truck type found at many heavy-duty truck dealers have round contact pins.



Bill

 

[B.G. Smith]

And last but maybe not least, Wal Mart has them. bg

 

[Thomas]

The OEM connector that the wiring harness plugs into (P/N 56038366AB CONNECTOR, 7 Way) lists for $13. 75 at your local Mopar parts counter. The plug-and-play feature made the dealer my choice. Of course, if you're not replacing the original, the plug-and -play doesn't matter.

 

[B.G. Smith]

Originally posted by Thomas

The OEM connector that the wiring harness plugs into (P/N 56038366AB CONNECTOR, 7 Way) lists for $13. 75 at your local Mopar parts counter. The plug-and-play feature made the dealer my choice. Of course, if you're not replacing the original, the plug-and -play doesn't matter.

Just curious, what is the plug and play? I would like to have the plug that has the 4-flat mounted on the side of it so I don't have to use the adapter when I pull a small trailer. bg

 

[Thomas]

In this context plug-and-play refers to a 7-pin connector that the connector on the OEM harness will plug into. No wires to cut, etc.

 

[B.G. Smith]

Thanks Thomas. bg

 

[RabidRam]

Thanks for the input.



I think that the part number that Thomas mentioned is exactly what I'm looking for. I apologize for not being clearer in my previous post. I bashed all to *%&# my old 7-pin connector (and the cutesy little black metal box that it sits in). I can pull out the red plastic sliding key-lock-thingy (don't know the "technical" name for it) and the wiring harness is fine. I just couldn't find a 7-pin connector that matched up with the 12 small pins in the factory wiring harness plug. For 14 bucks, I won't have a problem going to the dealer to get one.



Thanks,



Dave