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'''Trailer Connectors''' are a standardized set of connectors dictated by the SAE J1239 and | '''Trailer Connectors''' are a standardized set of connectors dictated by the SAE J1239, J2863, and J560 standards among others. | ||
Below are the most common US trailer connector types. | |||
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!Description | !Description/Applications | ||
!Vehicle layout | !Vehicle layout | ||
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|[[File:4 pin flat trailer.png|thumb]] | |[[File:4 pin flat trailer.png|thumb]] | ||
| | |The 4 position flat trailer plug is commonly used on small utility and boat trailers without brakes. | ||
| | |[[File:4way layout flat.png|thumb]] | ||
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|[[File:4 pin trailer round.png|thumb]] | |[[File:4 pin trailer round.png|thumb]] | ||
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| | |[[File:4way layout round.png|thumb]] | ||
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!Vehicle layout | !Vehicle layout | ||
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|[[File:5 pin trailer flat.png|thumb]] | |[[File:5 pin trailer flat.png|thumb]] | ||
| | |The 5 position flat trailer plug is commonly used on small utility and boat trailer without brakes and with reversing lights. | ||
| | |[[File:5way layout flat.png|thumb]] | ||
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!Description | !Description/Applications | ||
!Vehicle layout | !Vehicle layout | ||
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|[[File:6 pin trailer round.png|thumb]] | |[[File:6 pin trailer round.png|thumb]] | ||
| | |Pop up campers, travel trailers, campers, 5th wheel trailers. | ||
|[[File:6way round layout.png|thumb]] | |[[File:6way round layout.png|thumb]] | ||
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|[[File:6 pin trailer square.png|thumb]] | |[[File:6 pin trailer square.png|thumb]] | ||
| | |Pop up camper trailers. | ||
| | |[[File:6way layout square.png|thumb]] | ||
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!Description | !Description | ||
!Vehicle layout | !Vehicle layout | ||
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|[[File:7 pin trailer blade.png|thumb]] | |[[File:7 pin trailer blade.png|thumb]] | ||
|The traditional 7-way RV blade format is typically used on 5th wheel trailers, travel trailers and campers. The trailer wiring colors for this configuration are different than those on the SAE configuration. | |The traditional 7-way RV blade format is typically used on 5th wheel trailers, travel trailers and campers. The trailer wiring colors for this configuration are different than those on the SAE configuration. | ||
|[[File:7way layout.png|thumb]] | |[[File:7way layout.png|thumb]] | ||
| | |SAE J2863 | ||
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|[[File:7 pin trailer blade SAE.png|thumb]] | |[[File:7 pin trailer blade SAE.png|thumb]] | ||
|The SAE J2863 7-way RV blade format is typically used on gooseneck trailers, utility trailers, cargo trailers and equipment trailers. | |The SAE J2863 7-way RV blade format is typically used on gooseneck trailers, utility trailers, cargo trailers and equipment trailers. | ||
|[[File:7 way layout SAE.png|thumb]] | |[[File:7 way layout SAE.png|thumb]] | ||
| | |SAE J2863 | ||
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| | |[[File:7way round.png|thumb]] | ||
| | |For heavy duty vehicles, campers, travel trailers, semi trailers. | ||
| | |[[File:7way round layout.png|thumb]] | ||
| | |SAE J560 / ISO 1185 | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:52, 5 December 2025
Trailer Connectors are a standardized set of connectors dictated by the SAE J1239, J2863, and J560 standards among others.
Below are the most common US trailer connector types.
| Image | Description/Applications | Vehicle layout | |
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The 4 position flat trailer plug is commonly used on small utility and boat trailers without brakes. |  |
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| Image | Description/Applications | Vehicle layout | |
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The 5 position flat trailer plug is commonly used on small utility and boat trailer without brakes and with reversing lights. |  |
| Image | Description/Applications | Vehicle layout | |
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Pop up campers, travel trailers, campers, 5th wheel trailers. |  |
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Pop up camper trailers. |  |
| Image | Description | Vehicle layout | Connector name: |
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The traditional 7-way RV blade format is typically used on 5th wheel trailers, travel trailers and campers. The trailer wiring colors for this configuration are different than those on the SAE configuration. |  |
SAE J2863 |
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The SAE J2863 7-way RV blade format is typically used on gooseneck trailers, utility trailers, cargo trailers and equipment trailers. |  |
SAE J2863 |
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For heavy duty vehicles, campers, travel trailers, semi trailers. |  |
SAE J560 / ISO 1185 |
