Trailer plug connector
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Here is a link to what one member did.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/90993-i-relocated-plugs-trailer-lights-thank-god-2.html
Here is a photo of what I did using the OEM bracket, some extra wire and soldering iron. Be Safe.....
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/90993-i-relocated-plugs-trailer-lights-thank-god-2.html
Here is a photo of what I did using the OEM bracket, some extra wire and soldering iron. Be Safe.....
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Qjake
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stevec5000
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You can get a 7 pin to 4 pin extension at Harbor Freight for around $12. It's the bright red one.
Qjake
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Not much help if you have a 7 pin on the trailer. Harbor freight, Tractor Supply, etc have 4 pin extensions for about $5 or a 7 to 4 pin adaptor for about the same.
homeyclaus
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Like someone else said, it's possible to get used to the location. I just reach under there and plug it in these days.
It's there for a reason - mainly to not get ripped off when you're going off-road.
The 7 and 4 pin sockets and plugs, as well as the combos like the one on the truck are also available for purchase aftermarket. An idea is to fashion a plug-to-socket extension where you can mount that somewhere it makes you feel better.
Titanpat57
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Once you get used to the location it`s no big deal. I just have to look and hook up.
In 2 years of ownership, I have never had a problem putting my plug in the receptacle. If it is a tight fit you may want to put some lubrication on it.
^This.
It really isnt that hard to hook up. I go down on one knee and hook it up. Thats it. I hook up my boat twice a week. Easy peasy.
And for all you "youngins" out there who find it no problem to drop down on your knees, bend under your vehicle to plug in the connector....good for you.
Speaking for myself only, I found it a real "PAIN". Literally. And, there really is no good reason for it, as I think my mod as shown above proves. Yes, one could get used to just about anything, but unless you "HAVE" too, why? If there is a better way that makes it easier, then.......be safe.
Speaking for myself only, I found it a real "PAIN". Literally. And, there really is no good reason for it, as I think my mod as shown above proves. Yes, one could get used to just about anything, but unless you "HAVE" too, why? If there is a better way that makes it easier, then.......be safe.
Titanpat57
Senior Member
the "down" is not the issue...gravity always wins
it's the back "up" that is not pretty...:jump:
drsus
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How about this one for recycling threads !?
Does anyone know if the 7 pin on 5th gen is wired to charge a trailer battery? The diagram on the cap doesn't show that pin to do anything but all the searches for it I've done say it should.
I took the teardrop out for the first time with my 4Runner and the battery died on it. Granted I had my fridge running overnight but usually if my battery is topped off it hasn't been an issue in the two years I've done it with my LR Disco.
I hooked the trailer up and ran the engine for a good while to see if it would get SOME charge and it didn't do much.
I'm out with it now and I didn't bring my volt meter like and idiot.
Not that it matters right now, this I can figure out once I get back but I'm bored and have signal
Does anyone know if the 7 pin on 5th gen is wired to charge a trailer battery? The diagram on the cap doesn't show that pin to do anything but all the searches for it I've done say it should.
I took the teardrop out for the first time with my 4Runner and the battery died on it. Granted I had my fridge running overnight but usually if my battery is topped off it hasn't been an issue in the two years I've done it with my LR Disco.
I hooked the trailer up and ran the engine for a good while to see if it would get SOME charge and it didn't do much.
I'm out with it now and I didn't bring my volt meter like and idiot.
Not that it matters right now, this I can figure out once I get back but I'm bored and have signal
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Titanpat57
Senior Member
How about this one for recycling threads !?
Does anyone know if the 7 pin on 5th gen is wired to charge a trailer battery? The diagram on the cap doesn't show that pin to do anything but all the searches for it I've done say it should.
I took the teardrop out for the first time with my 4Runner and the battery died on it. Granted I had my fridge running overnight but usually if my battery is topped off it hasn't been an issue in the two years I've done it with my LR Disco.
I hooked the trailer up and ran the engine for a good while to see if it would get SOME charge and it didn't do much.
I'm out with it now and I didn't bring my volt meter like and idiot.
Not that it matters right now, this I can figure out once I get back but I'm bored and have signal
Problem is, it's probably a 18-20 guage wire...which you are not going to get many amps through. If you want to put a serious charge in your trailer battery, run a fused 8 guage with Anderson clips to connect both sides. The distance of wire can be your enemy.
Jeremy556
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All 4runners come with a trailer plug. It is tucked up high so it doesn't get knocked off when off road.
ECBMCC
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Thanks, Jeremy.
The 12V Power plug on the 7-way should be something like 12AWG and made for powering auxiliary items on the trailer. Not sure what's actually on the 4Runner.
drsus
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I had a feeling it was something like that. It seems that it only maintains the charge on the battery, but it won't put any on it. I thought I had ran it down but more likely scenario was that the last person that used the trailer ran the battery pretty low and me leaving my Engle on overnight killed it off... So my trailer wiring was doing zero for the problem.
I'll look into running the wire the way you suggested... Thank you! Electrical is not my forte at all.
drsus
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The 12V Power plug on the 7-way should be something like 12AWG and made for powering auxiliary items on the trailer. Not sure what's actually on the 4Runner.
Interesting. I think The teardrop is set to run everything off its own battery or a 110 source only though. Plugging it to my 4Runner's 7pin won't provide any power to the trailers' interior lights, fridge etc.
