Ok I just got a new trailer (28 foot flatbed goose) and is has a 6 pin plug. I have got the adapter to go from my 7 pin to the 6 pin. Ok here is the problem I think the person who wired the trailer did it wrong. In order for me to get my brake lights to work I have to connect them to the electric brake pin, which makes them very dim. The idiot also left out the running lights but I got that one under control. I have never messed with a 6 pin before and any help or wiring diagram will be much appreciated.

 

Nevermind I found this Web Site.

http://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp

 

Good site DODGE4X4. Did you get it working???
Big dawg

 

Just for argument's sake,
If it's your trailer, why not change the plug to a 7-pin so you don't need to use an adapter?

 

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Just for argument's sake,
If it's your trailer, why not change the plug to a 7-pin so you don't need to use an adapter?
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Well I've been messing with this trailer all morning now and I think the problem is with a ground on the trailer. I am going to change the plug to a 7-pin I just thought of that earlier :-[. While I was under the trailer running down the wires I saw that they only have the trailer brakes wired up for the right side only. Is this going to cause a problem? or is it ok to leave the other 3 tries unhooked?

 

Don't know who wired the trailer, but I suggest you just go ahead and do it right. I would go so far as checking the brake internals as well as the bearings. IMHO you would be asking for more headaches in the future if you do not. Just my 2cents, but if you are going to be using it, I would want the brakes to work.

Now, I will tell you that I should listen to my own advice. My trailer currently has no wires left after an encounter with the brush pile. Tell you what.... You can fix mine too. Just funnin.
Ed

 

Thanks for the help yall . I ripped out all the wires off the trailer and replaced it with brand new wire and hooked them all up correctly. I never thought I would have this much trouble with a brand new trailer >. Everything is working great now ;D. Thanks again

 

Old saying still true:
If ya want it done right, ya gotta do it yourself. ;D

 

Here's the 25 million dollar question. If the trailer is NEW, then take it back to the lame heads that sold it to you and make them fix it or better yet leave it and get one somewhere else? If they cant wire it what makes you so sure they can do anything else right?

 

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Here's the 25 million dollar question. If the trailer is NEW, then take it back to the lame heads that sold it to you and make them fix it or better yet leave it and get one somewhere else? If they cant wire it what makes you so sure they can do anything else right?
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Well I would do that but, I drove 6 hours north to get the trailer and another 6 hours back. :- The trailer it's self is strong and very well made. It's max load is 21,000 lbs.

 

I'd at least call 'em and give 'em H-E-double hockey sticks over the phone. When I buy something new I expect it to work without me having to fix it immediately. >

 

I agree do it yourself and know that it works. Plus, during those misfortunate times when they decide to quit working again, you'll know where everything is.

I guess you know this now, but its a good habit to pre-flight the trailer lights before you take off (... make sure they work).

The last time I bought a new trailer from a dealer, they made darn sure the lights worked before I pulled out of the lot.

 

Good point.

So that means they let you take off and drive 6 HOURS! home without trailers lights? I take it you didnt know. And how did you make it that far without getting pulled over? I would be doing some butt chewing over the phone for that too.
Well at least you like the trailer.

 

I was in a rush to get back on the road so I didn't spend the time I needed on the ( look over). The only thing I checked was the brakes and then got on the road. I never would have thought a new trailer would be messed up like this. :'(

 

I'm sure I don't have to say this because I'd bet my Texas accent that you learned your lesson....but it's a bad idea to hook up to ANY trailer (new or otherwise) without doing a complete walk around inspection before hitting the road (including lights of course).

Sorry about your misfortune, but it sounds like you've got it all cleared up now. I'd still give the trailer dealership a piece of my mind though. :