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Old 11-24-2014, 06:29 PM   #1
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7 pin trailer cable and plug

Does anyone out there have a good high quality cable connector for the trailer to tow vehicle. I'm tired of the rotten copper connections on the trailers plug. Is there a stainless steel spring loaded plug connector?
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Old 11-24-2014, 07:12 PM   #2
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Try etrailer.com and see what they've got.
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Old 11-24-2014, 07:18 PM   #3
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Solid copper is your best choice for electrical connections. Get some quality electrical contact cleaner and use it religiously. You wont have any more problems.
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Old 11-24-2014, 07:33 PM   #4
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My plug is in bed of the truck and I've not yet had any problems. If your so inclined, I ran across this a while back. I've been tempted, but not yet pulled the trigger. EZ Connector
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Old 11-24-2014, 07:35 PM   #5
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Use this:

Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz. LubriMatic Accessories and Parts 11755
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Old 11-24-2014, 08:58 PM   #6
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Rockfordroo has the right idea. Keep the contacts clean and keep the crud out of them and they will be fine. I have winter camped for years and the brine they spread here in Ontario does a number on the connections. Each spring I clean them and coat them and I've been trouble free.
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Old 11-25-2014, 04:04 PM   #7
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The problem I'm having is the copper connections in the plug itself from the trailer are spreading open and I'm losing the connection.
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