I have a question hope some of you may have the answer to. I have been looking at the new Ram 3500 dually's and hoping to buy one in the next couple weeks. Now most newer trucks have the 7 and 4 pin connectors near the bumper by the license plate but on some trucks I have seen these connectors in the bed of the truck. If I was to buy a truck without the power connector in the bed is it that big of a deal to run the power over the tailgate to the pin connector by the bumper?
When speaking to the trailer hitch installer he said they could put one in along with the goose neck hitch for around $850 I believe he uses and recommends B&W hitches says they are top 3 choices of customers, and to go with the 30,000 pound rating. Anyone here using B&W currently ?
Question about hooking power from goose to truck
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Ryan S2016, Oct 20, 2016.
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What I use instead of mounting one in the bed:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PLANUC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If I always had the trailer on, I would probably mount one in the bed, but this was cheaper and easier, and I don't have to worry about breaking the socket when I am hauling in-bed loads.
I just hook a bungee cord to the extension cable right behind the socket to keep it stable over the tailgate.
I also like to have this, because it makes testing and repairing any trailer lights and such easy. I can just pull up next to the trailer instead of having to try to get in hook up position. Especially handy with bumper pull trailers.Ryan S2016 Thanks this.
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