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ALL OUR TRAILERS UTILIZE THE 7 PIN ROUND TYPE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, However this type connection IS NOT necessary for our Pop-Up Trailer. You may use either the 7 Pin Round connector OR the Flat 4 Pin connection for the Pop-Up Camper.

The common flat 4 wire connector used on boat, snowmobile, and light utility trailers most commonly uses the following code and looks like this.

Factory installed wiring harnesses frequently match the flat 4 colors.

All our Travel Trailers utilize this type of Plug Connection

7 Way RV Connector

Pictured above & below is the Pollak (also known as the Bargman) 7 way connector, which is the connector style in most common use on RV trailers and is becoming increasingly popular on horse and utility trailers. This connector is also manufactured by the Theodore Bargman Company and there are also some generics around. They are supposed to be interchangeable and the wiring color code is maintained among the various brands. As you can see in the illustration below the back side of the connector body is labeled at each terminal. The labels are listed below with the function assigned to that pin. On the tow vehicle side with the exception of 96-98 Ford and Dodge pickups and SUV's with factory installed trailer wiring, wire color alone should not be relied on, always test and match the function to the appropriate terminal. On the trailer side RV's for the most part are wired to match the connector colors. Any plug that has been changed or extended, along with horse and utility trailers should be tested when replacing for any reason to be sure the function matches the terminal. It should be noted below that the center terminal is labeled as an auxiliary circuit, most commonly used for backup lights not a ground terminal as many try to make it. Also after the connector diagrams find more information on wire colors used by GM, Ford, and Dodge.

Wiring Code 7 way Car End # Color Gage Circuit Function connector interior 1 white 10 common ground 2 blue 12 electric brake 3 green 14 tail/running lights 4 black 10 battery charge (+) 5 red 14 left turn/stop 6 brown 14 right turn/stop 7 yellow 14 auxiliary/back up NOTE: #7 is the center terminal and currently is most commonly used for backup lights.

Wiring Code 7 way Trailer End # Color Gage Circuit Function connector interior 1 white 10 common ground 2 blue 12 electric brake 3 green 14 tail/running lights 4 black 10 battery charge (+) 5 red 14 left turn/stop 6 brown 14 right turn/stop 7 yellow 14 auxiliary/back up NOTE: #7 is the center terminal and currently is most commonly used for backup lights.

Click for 6 way connector wiring.

This chart should be used as a general guide only, you should always test before connecting your wiring. This chart also may not be accurate for vehicles with factory installed trailer harnesses. In past 2-3 years manufacturers have begun to match the wire colors to the code for the common 7 way RV connector. More on that after the chart. Caution if your vehicle has a diagnostic indicator that tells you when a lamp is burned out or not functioning, you may need special wiring adapters and testers. Not using these adapters may cause damage to the vehicle wiring or computer. function GM Ford Chrysler left turn & brake lights yellow lt green w/orange stripe dk green right turn & brake lights dk green orange w/blue stripe brown tail lights brown brown black or black w/yellow stripe back up lights lt green black w/pink stripe violet ground see note 1 black black or grey black   In addition to the above some cars and trucks have a separate light for the brake light, most commonly identified by amber turn lenses in the rear. Chrysler and Jeep may have the separate light and use red lenses. If you have this type of wiring a converter is required. brake light lt blue or pink red w/green stripe white   Note 1: We recommend attaching the trailer harness ground directly to the frame or a solidly attached sheet metal part, using a screw or bolt. The single most common cause of trailer lighting problems is a poor ground on the tow vehicle or trailer. Notes about GM OEM wiring harness. Most GM vehicles except '99 & 2000 Silverados match the following. GM trailer wiring code white ground yellow left/brake green right/brake brown tail light green backup blue trailer brakes red * 12 volt + * Pickups only: since approximately 1996 the 12 volt + wire is orange. The orange and blue wires are in a separate bundle taped to the wire harness that runs down the frame on the drivers side. A white wire may also be found in that bundle, it is a brake light wire which is not normally used for trailer wiring. !! WARNING !! When using vehicle manufacturer supplied brake control connector harness, DO NOT match colors, consult the charts below. We recommend that you also use a test light or voltmeter to confirm the listed wire function. Cheverolet/GMC brake control connector wiring harness color code for factory supplied harness GM supplied brake control harness Tekonsha brake control wires All electronic models function red black +12 volt light blue red stoplight black white ground dark blue blue trailer brakes brown not used   NOTE: The above applies only to the GM factory supplied harness, if using Tekonsha harness #3025, the harness colors match the brake control Dodge tow vehicles with the Factory Tow Package Brake Connector Dodge vehicles with this package are equipped with a 15 amp fused power line which is insufficient for 3 & 4 axle (6 or 8 brake) applications. For 3 & 4 axle (6 or 8 brake) applications a separate power wire should be installed directly from the battery positive to the brake control and should include an inline 30 amp auto reset circuit breaker. Dodge/Chrysler brake control connector wiring harness color code for factory supplied harness Dodge/Chrysler supplied brake control harness Tekonsha brake control wires All electronic models function red w/black tracer black +12 volt white w/tan tracer red stoplight black white ground blue blue trailer brakes NOTE: The above applies only to the Dodge/Chrysler factory supplied harness, if using Tekonsha harness #3020, the harness colors match the brake control Ford tow vehicles with the Factory Tow Package Brake Connector Ford vehicles with this package are equipped with a 20 amp fused power line which is insufficient for 3 & 4 axle (6 or 8 brake) applications. For 3 & 4 axle (6 or 8 brake) applications a separate power wire should be installed directly from the battery positive to the brake control and should include an inline 30 amp auto reset circuit breaker. Ford brake control connector wiring harness color code for factory supplied harness Ford supplied brake control harness Tekonsha brake control wires All electronic models function pink black +12 volt red red stoplight white white ground dark blue blue trailer brakes brown not used   NOTE: The above applies only to the Ford factory supplied harness, if using Tekonsha harness #3035, the harness colors match the brake control   Nissan tow vehicles with the Factory Tow Package Brake Connector using a red/green stop light wire Nissan supplied brake control harness Tekonsha brake control wires All electronic models function red black +12 volt red/green red stoplight black white ground brown/white blue trailer brakes red/blue not used   NOTE: The above applies only to the Nissan factory supplied harness, Tekonsha does not supply a harness for this vehicle.   Toyota tow vehicles with the Factory Tow Package Brake Connector using a green/white stop light wire Toyota supplied brake control harness Tekonsha brake control wires All electronic models function black/red black +12 volt green/white red stoplight brown white ground red blue trailer brakes green not used   NOTE: The above applies only to the Toyota factory supplied harness, Tekonsha does not supply a harness for this vehicle.   Toyota tow vehicles with the Factory Tow Package Brake Connector using a green/yellow stop light wire Toyota supplied brake control harness Tekonsha brake control wires All electronic models function black/red black +12 volt green/yellow red stoplight white/black white ground red blue trailer brakes green not used   NOTE: The above applies only to the Toyota factory supplied harness, Tekonsha does not supply a harness for this vehicle.