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Choosing The Right Converter

Written by hitchweb Team Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Not sure when you need a tailight converter? A tailight converter is required when the towing vehicle has seperate wires for brake lights and turn signals. The diagram below will help you choose the right converter.

How to choose the correct converter

Ever wondered how to differentiate a Two Wire and Three Wire System? You will have 5 wires on your vehicle side.

  • GREEN - Right Turn
  • RED  -Brake Signal
  • YELLOW  -Left Turn
  • BROWN - Running Lights
  • WHITE - Ground

2 Wire Systems
Only use the combined Left and Right turn signals. The Brake signal and Turn signal are on the same wire.

3 Wire Systems
Only use the Right Turn signal, Brake signal, and Left Turn signal. You do not...

Posted in Towing 101

What Are The Most Common Trailer Plugs?

Written by hitchweb Team Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Did you know the most common trailer end plugs are 4 way, 5 way, 6 way and 7 way? This wiring information chart will show you how to determine each plug style and what it is used for. The color the column is highlighted in, is the color of the plug.

Trailer Wiring Chart

Not sure which is the correct plug style for your trailer? See our selection of trailer end wiring connectors while taking the following into consideration:

4-Way Connectors:
4-Way connectors allow the basic hookup of the three lighting functions (running lights, turn signals, and brake lights) and one pin is provided for the ground wire. 

5-Way Connectors:
5-Way connectors allow the basic hookup of the three lighting...

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How to Install Your Brake Control

Written by hitchweb Team Monday, October 3, 2011

Having issues with installing a brake control? Not sure if you've reversed your wires, or if your guage meets the necessary requirements? This quick reference guide can help!

Brake control installation guide

 See below to find out how each wire works and where to locate it:

  • Trailer Feed (Blue Wire): This is the wire that supplies brake power for the controller to the 6-way or 7-way trailer connector at the back of the vehicle. Some vehicles with factory tow packages already have this wire run from under the dash to the rear of the vehicle. If it does not have this, the wire will need to...

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Travelling to Quebec

Written by hitchweb Team Monday, September 19, 2011

Many people from Quebec, Canada visit our site or call us to order their hitch before hitting the road.

We've asked one customer where they're going, and they went on to share a list of their favorite places this summer. One site that came highly recommended is bonjourquebec.com. Enjoy, and send us an e-mail or respond to this post to let us know all about your camping this summer!


Wiring a 7 Blade Trailer Harness or Plug

Written by hitchweb Team Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Have you ever asked yourself what is the center connector on a 7 blade plug? The purpose of each blade will vary between a trailer end plug and a car end plug, they will both have a blade for tail/marker, charge, right turn, brake, ground and left turn.

The center connector on a 7 blade plug is for auxiliary in case you want to keep the fridge going while on the road - it’s always nice to arrive to your destination knowing you have a cold drink waiting for you!

Here’s an illustration which may help guide you through the wiring process for a 7 blade trailer harness:

Wiring a 7 blade plug

Posted in Towing 101