These connectors are rated at 40a continuous duty. Trailer wiring diagrams trailer wiring connectors.
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Wiring a trailer australia. So here i have an older trailer which needed some work along with re wiring the lights. Best australia selection available. How to wire trailer lights. 7 pin heavy duty trailer wiring diagram manufactured in accordance with the saej560 standard and in accordance with the australian standard as4735 2003 as required for vehicles and trailers over 35 tonnes. Wiring standard 5 core wire for trailers australian standards how to wire standard round and flat plug for trailers. While the basic configuration is a 4 way flat connector that features one female and three male ends you may come across connectors with up to seven pins for additional functions that require wiring including electrically actuated brakes power source for a winch etc.
Easy online ordering or call etrailer. In the trailer wiring diagram and connector application chart below use the first 5 pins and ignore the rest. Lets see what types of connectors the trailer light wiring industry uses today. Various connectors are available from four to seven pins that allow for the transfer of power for the lighting as well as auxiliary functions such as an electric trailer brake controller backup lights or a 12v power supply for a winch or interior trailer lights. This is a fairly simple setup no license plate light or clearance lights. The australian market uses its own version of especially the european contacts but also completely own contacts.
Lowest price guaranteed same day shipping thousands of australia reviews. If your truck has a built in 7 pin socket but you only need 5 of the pins. Pin number 1 is self grounded die cast only with a peak rating of 70a and accepts wire. 7 pin trailer connector as 4735 for heavy duty vehicles. A number of standards prevail in australia for trailer connectors the electrical connectors between vehicles and the trailers they tow that provide a means of control for the trailers. Video tutorial on how to wire trailer lights.
Use the 7 pin connector anyway see below and just leave out the last 2 wires. Australian trailer plug and socket pinout wiring 7 pin flat and round by daniel bingham heres the wiring diagrams showing the pin out for the plug and socket for the most common circle and rectangle trailer connections in use in australia. Be sure to check with your local law.