I wanted to replace the 7 pin on my rig and in preparation noticed that there appears to be no screws or other means of securing the housing around the wire and wire covering, so, is the idea to cut the entire plug off and slide the wires through the hole in the new plug and make the connections? Or am I missing something here? All tips appreciated.
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Dave - Many of us have replaced our 7-pin connector by replacing the whole set up all the way back to the connector box. The replacement brand of choice appears to be this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here are before and after photos of my change out.
7-Way Before
7-Way After
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostDave - Many of us have replaced our 7-pin connector by replacing the whole set up all the way back to the connector box. The replacement brand of choice appears to be this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here are before and after photos of my change out.
7-Way Before
7-Way After
JimDave and Sue
2020 GD 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT, 5.0, 4WD, SB
Curt 17500 WDH, 3.55
GY Endurance, Dexter EZ Flex
SCPO(SW) USN, (Ret), HP: Tampa Bay ⚓️🇺🇸
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Dave
Yes you can disconnect power. The plug end you are replacing is molded onto the cord, so yes you will need to cut the end off to replace. Use some electric grease inside the new plug to prevent corrosion on the connections inside the plug.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by Schiefswret View Post
Thanks Jim, short story shorter, at this juncture I’m just doing the plug. Btw, this may be a stupid question but, I’m hooked up to 30 amp Svc at my house so I’m guessing that I should disconnect the power before replacing the plug. Is that correct?
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
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Originally posted by Country Campers View PostDave
Yes you can disconnect power. The plug end you are replacing is molded onto the cord, so yes you will need to cut the end off to replace. Use some electric grease inside the new plug to prevent corrosion on the connections inside the plug.
BrianDave and Sue
2020 GD 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT, 5.0, 4WD, SB
Curt 17500 WDH, 3.55
GY Endurance, Dexter EZ Flex
SCPO(SW) USN, (Ret), HP: Tampa Bay ⚓️🇺🇸
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
Yes, you should either disconnect shore power or turn off the converter breaker. You should also disconnect the negative battery terminal. While your working on the 7-way plug, you'll have 12V power if you don't disconnect.
JimLast edited by Schiefswret; 09-11-2020, 09:10 PM.Dave and Sue
2020 GD 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT, 5.0, 4WD, SB
Curt 17500 WDH, 3.55
GY Endurance, Dexter EZ Flex
SCPO(SW) USN, (Ret), HP: Tampa Bay ⚓️🇺🇸
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostDave - Many of us have replaced our 7-pin connector by replacing the whole set up all the way back to the connector box. The replacement brand of choice appears to be this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here are before and after photos of my change out.
7-Way Before
7-Way After
Jim
RobRob & Barb
2022 RAM 3500 Big Horn, 6.7 Cummins HO/Aisin
2022 Solitude 378MBS
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