What is an electrical adapter?
Adapters are used to convert a plug (like a 6 or 7-way) on the vehicle to match the plug on the trailer (like a 4-prong plug).

How is an electrical adapter used?
For an adapter to work properly, the plug on the back of the vehicle must be of greater size in terms of number of pins  and blades than what is currently on the trailer, which ensures that there will be enough different wires to supply power from the vehicle to the trailer. Example: If an adapter is used on a tow vehicles current 4 prong plug to adapt to the 7-way trailer there would be 3 wires on his trailer that would not have any power going to them because there are actually only 4 powered wires coming out from the vehicle.

When considering the use of a plug adapter, be sure to know:

1.The plug currently on the vehicle
2.The plug on the trailer

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Preparing a vehicle to tow a trailer can at times be tricky so when splicing into a vehicle's electrical circuit it is important to have the right tools and components.

Below is a list of definitions and illustrations of small but important electrical bits & pieces:

	Breakaway Kit : A kit designed to apply power to the trailer's electrical brakes in the event that the trailer becomes disconnected from the hitch while on the road. Required in most States and Provinces. Comes with a charging battery to maintain power if the breakaway occurs.

What is a Weight Distribution Hitch System? 
An optional system which can be added to most rear mounted trailer hitches. The system includes supplemental equipment such as spring bars, that work to distribute trailer tongue loads to the trailer axle(s) and the tow vehicle front axle.  Use of weight distribution system enhances handling and braking and in some cases increases the trailer towing capacity (only if the hitch has a weight distributing capacity from factory.)

*Note* For Weight Distribution Hitch System part breakdown, refer to What Are The Components In A Weight Distribution System

When is a Weight Distribution Hitch System needed?
When towing a trailer with a standard ballmount, all of the trailer's tongue weight is transfered to the tow vehicle. Having too much tongue weight in...

On some calls with customers, the question comes up does my Dodge pickup have overload springs? A couple things you'll want to know in order to answer that question.

Q: What are Overload Springs?

A; Overload springs help keep the back end of your truck from dragging. One spring supports the weight while the other keeps the back end up.

Q: How do I know if I have them?

The tow package for any Dodge will include an upgraded set of overload springs installed in the back - also known as rear leaf springs. The springs will be on the back of the truck and tucked just above the axle and underneath the frame of the bed. They will sit above the normal spring on the back of your Dodge truck where the axle sits and there will be two springs here that will allow you to know that an overload spring has been installed.