ASAP HELP, how to add a DUAL PLUG Connector to truck

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  1. Godcreatednu

    Godcreatednu Bobtail Member

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    i am looking for a way to install a connector or adaptor to be able to charge a liftgate trailer, my truck only have the regular 7 pin for electricity to trailer.
    if any one can help me out i will appreciate and please provide me name of parts that way will be easier to find them thanks so much
    god bless you all
     
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  3. Keepforgettingmypassword

    Keepforgettingmypassword Heavy Load Member

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    Sounds like maybe a small generator. But I'm the worst person to ask.
     
  4. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Get a 2 pin plug. One is ground and one is hot. And trailer or truck shop should have one. Same size plug as 7 way but just has 2 large pins. They use them for all kinds of things on trailers
     
  5. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Just go to a trailer/truck shop and tell em what you want to do
     
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  6. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    It's really easy. I have attached everything you need with the exception of solder, and a torch. You run the cable directly from the battery to the socket. Measure the approximate length from the battery to where you are going to mount it. Then order a foot or two extra. Screenshot_20220616-172808_Chrome.jpg Screenshot_20220616-172410_Chrome.jpg Screenshot_20220616-172808_Chrome.jpg Screenshot_20220616-172348_Chrome.jpg Screenshot_20220616-172410_Chrome.jpg
     

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    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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  8. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    An Anderson connector is probably what you want.

    https://www.amazon.com/Anderson-SB1...rds=anderson+connectors&qid=1655420181&sr=8-8
     
  9. Hulld

    Hulld Road Train Member

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    As what @bad-luck says.
    It’s exactly what and the way I run my hydraulic pump for the lift decks on my car trailer.
     
  10. prostartom

    prostartom Light Load Member

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    We install a circuit breaker like this in case you get a short. AC8C1D92-DCA2-40D8-BFE1-55DDD10B21EE.png

    We just use the single pin sockets and cords.
     
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  11. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    All the lift gates that I have ever seen have a single prong. The electric cord for this set up is referred to a stinger cord.
     
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