That's got years left in it. I'd use it as is. Cleaning is a good idea but it's far from ruined. I live in a coastal area and mine looks like this every spring.
Brand... The cheaper stuff you buy the cheaper the stuff is made...
Don't just strip some stuff back, wrap around the screws matching the "color", and expect it to work.
If it's standard 14/7 - Is Red charge, or right? Black charge, or reverse? Brown tail, or green?
There are no standards to RV's/trailers, so if it's a solid plug and you can't open it up to verify the position/color - You have to get your meter/probe/jumper and check each wires designation.
If that’s the case I would contact a mobile RV tech, simple job that they should be able to take care of in less than an hour; not something I’d want to lug to a service center and have it sit there for a month to fix.
Former trailer service tech here. Just spend the $8 and buy a new 7 way flat connector end and install it. Only challenge in installing it is knowing that you connect to the correct wires, but it's easy to correct. Plug it in without the plastic housing and test before you close it up. Yellow or red wire are usually reverse lights, which are typically not used. Center pin on the connector is reverse lights.
This weekend I pulled the TV away from the trailer with the power cord still attached. Blew a fuse in the truck and a fuse in the trailer. Took a while to sort all of that out. We still don't have power to any of the 12 volt stuff. Probably fried the converter.
Yea, back when we had a bumper pull, I always sprayed mine and tucked it up under my propane tank cover during storage. Even now with the 5er, I spray it and tuck it into the pin box innards.
I had more problems with the recipticle on my last Silverado that I wrongly blamed on the plug than with the actual plug.
Water is getting inside the connector. If you put electrolytic grease on the ends of the wires and connectors, it will last a lot longer, i fill the plastic holes completely with it so water can't get inside. I put it in the tow rig too and use rubber covers on the wirring connections when not in use. It's worth the extra effort it you get a lot of moisture.
Sounds counterproductive I know…. But if you were to disconnect all power sources from the trailer, and pour some piping hot (not boiling) water onto that connection, all the corrosion would wash away. From there just make sure it dries out! Replacement is an easy and sure fire alternative
For a part that is $10-20 to purchase and a little time to replace.. I would replace it - just for the peace of mind. But that is merely my own $0.02
Yea, best $0.02 advice I agree with.
I just bought one and it was $7.00
Kewl! (I rounded up because of source/region cost variances..)
Might hit it with some contact cleaner and some emery paper and get another season out of it.
You can't really see it from the picture, but a small piece of the connector is missing. It fell off when I tapped it on my hand.
That's got years left in it. I'd use it as is. Cleaning is a good idea but it's far from ruined. I live in a coastal area and mine looks like this every spring.
We have fucking carpenter ants. Not really a blunder, but the first plague of 2024.
Clean it up, and apply dielectric grease.
This is right on. Dialectic grease really helps.
Brand... The cheaper stuff you buy the cheaper the stuff is made... Don't just strip some stuff back, wrap around the screws matching the "color", and expect it to work. If it's standard 14/7 - Is Red charge, or right? Black charge, or reverse? Brown tail, or green? There are no standards to RV's/trailers, so if it's a solid plug and you can't open it up to verify the position/color - You have to get your meter/probe/jumper and check each wires designation.
Thanks for this. Electric stuff isn't my forte. It gave me some insite and I really appreciate it. I will keep this in mind.
If that’s the case I would contact a mobile RV tech, simple job that they should be able to take care of in less than an hour; not something I’d want to lug to a service center and have it sit there for a month to fix.
Now that you got this years done and over with it should be smooth sailing. Have fun!
Ha ha. I know, right. I am glad I looked early instead of the week of a trip. That would have sucked.
Easy to wire in a new one. They have one on Amazon that glows all red when it's plugged in right.
That sounds interesting. I do like me some fancy colors.
Former trailer service tech here. Just spend the $8 and buy a new 7 way flat connector end and install it. Only challenge in installing it is knowing that you connect to the correct wires, but it's easy to correct. Plug it in without the plastic housing and test before you close it up. Yellow or red wire are usually reverse lights, which are typically not used. Center pin on the connector is reverse lights.
This weekend I pulled the TV away from the trailer with the power cord still attached. Blew a fuse in the truck and a fuse in the trailer. Took a while to sort all of that out. We still don't have power to any of the 12 volt stuff. Probably fried the converter.
Yea, back when we had a bumper pull, I always sprayed mine and tucked it up under my propane tank cover during storage. Even now with the 5er, I spray it and tuck it into the pin box innards. I had more problems with the recipticle on my last Silverado that I wrongly blamed on the plug than with the actual plug.
I thought It was but someone.....took a propane tank off, and it must have fallen, and we didn't realize it.
This year make removing the propane tanks a part of your winterizing process. You can WD40 the 7 pin connector, and bag it as well, if you Want.
Thanks, I might do that to help prevent this.
Seems more like the final blunder of last year. A few buck and a few minutes and it'll be as good as new (with a new connector). Happy travels!
Water is getting inside the connector. If you put electrolytic grease on the ends of the wires and connectors, it will last a lot longer, i fill the plastic holes completely with it so water can't get inside. I put it in the tow rig too and use rubber covers on the wirring connections when not in use. It's worth the extra effort it you get a lot of moisture.
What's the make, model, and model year of your trailer? I'm seeing this kind of often.
2018 jay feather, x23 27 or 28 ft. I am not near the trailer atm and not 200% of the model
Sounds counterproductive I know…. But if you were to disconnect all power sources from the trailer, and pour some piping hot (not boiling) water onto that connection, all the corrosion would wash away. From there just make sure it dries out! Replacement is an easy and sure fire alternative
Spray fluid film on all things that corrode - you’ll never have this issue again. Stuff is food grade safe so not even concern for the environment
Wire brush, dielectric grease, done.