Trailer wiring adapter - Land Rovers Only

roverX · 07-05-2006, 01:42 PM

I need to get an adapter to tow a tent trailer with my D1. The rover is a round 7 plug and the trailer is a standard straight 4 plug. All the RV places tell me I need to get something directly from rover b/c they don't have anything like that. Does anyone know if Walmart or an autoparts store will have something that fits? If so, what is the part number?
Thanks!

Disco Mike · 07-05-2006, 01:45 PM

I had a trailor shop set mine up a couple of years ago except we set the Rover to handle the standard round plug and they sold me a $10 adapter so I could plug in the U-Haul 4 prong into the adapter and plug the adapter into the truck.
Might want to check with a good trailor shop, I think you have lots of options.
Mike

roverX · 07-05-2006, 01:46 PM

Thanks Mike...options but little time! Going to try to make it to Pismo this weekend! Am hoping for a "plug and play."

apbtpetey · 07-05-2006, 01:59 PM

Are you looking for something like this??

http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp...roductID=17436

roverX · 07-05-2006, 02:08 PM

No, that is not a 7 prong and I need it to go from a 7 prong to a flat 4 prong. It will have to be a female end to plug into the 7 prong male end.

apbtpetey · 07-05-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by roverX

No, that is not a 7 prong and I need it to go from a 7 prong to a flat 4 prong. It will have to be a female end to plug into the 7 prong male end.

sorry I don't tow with the rover. That one fits has a 7-blade (RV) female end and both a 6 way and flat 4 prong male ends. Wasn't sure if the 7 prong your looking for and the 7-blade (RV) were the same.

roverX · 07-05-2006, 02:32 PM

It is a 7 prong....everyone has something for the blades. syoung over on Dweb says the wire coloring is the same so I should just cut off the round prong plug and put in a universal flat prong plug.

Muddy Oval · 07-05-2006, 03:36 PM

yup- and I think so over here too...

I chopped the Euro plug off and installed a Hoppy one I got at Wally Mart for $12. Took 15 minutes tops.

RageRover · 07-05-2006, 04:54 PM

I might be haulin' a pop up camper, sorta like X's, but the trailer has a 6 prong setup, and there is a battery on the tongue of the trailer, to power things like the mini-fridge and interior lights, if there is no 120V plugs at any campsite.

Now, I am sure I can get something at Walmart, but seem not able to figure out the wires, there are 7 stray wires right of the hitch on my truck.

Anyone have a wiring diagram of which wires do what?

: Last time I tried to put a flat 4 plug, I kept blowing the 20 Amp fuse under the dash that controls the PRND321 switch in the center console, the turn signals, and I couldn't shift out of Park, real hairy situation. So I just took it all off for safety's sake.

Lastly, anyone recommend what kind of plug I should get for the trailer?

Disco1 · 07-05-2006, 05:17 PM

Does this help?

http://www.marksrv.com/wiring.htm

Funrover · 07-05-2006, 10:07 PM

Go toU-Haul...they have one that plugs right into you 4-pin....if you don't have the brake controler you won't have brakes...But you will have all lights!!!! Also... if it's a pop up you don't need the brakes right now!!!.... my pop-up has no brakes at all!!

pickuprover · 07-06-2006, 05:32 AM

With the defender it is easy... open up the rear light boxes, install a power block, snip the wires and insert into the power block. Attach the wired to the lights to the other side... get a four prong connector from walmart, tie it into the power block, and bob is you uncle.... added advantage.. ifyou every have to flat tow your vehicle, you just have to get a long trailer wire set, hook in to the power block, run it through the truck, and you have all your rear lights...

RageRover · 07-06-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco1

Does this help?

http://www.marksrv.com/wiring.htm

I think this does man! If I just follow these out, it should work. If all else fails, I can take the truck to the RV dealer where the camper was purchased.

BrianP · 07-13-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverX

It is a 7 prong....everyone has something for the blades. syoung over on Dweb says the wire coloring is the same so I should just cut off the round prong plug and put in a universal flat prong plug.

That's what I had done. Replaced the 7 prong round with a 7 prong flat. The replacement plug was $8.95 CDN.

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roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	No, that is not a 7 prong and I need it to go from a 7 prong to a flat 4 prong. It will have to be a female end to plug into the 7 prong male end. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	It is a 7 prong....everyone has something for the blades. syoung over on Dweb says the wire coloring is the same so I should just cut off the round prong plug and put in a universal flat prong plug. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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07-05-2006, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,775 Gallery: 0	I had a trailor shop set mine up a couple of years ago except we set the Rover to handle the standard round plug and they sold me a $10 adapter so I could plug in the U-Haul 4 prong into the adapter and plug the adapter into the truck. Might want to check with a good trailor shop, I think you have lots of options. Mike

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Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	yup- and I think so over here too... I chopped the Euro plug off and installed a Hoppy one I got at Wally Mart for $12. Took 15 minutes tops. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	I might be haulin' a pop up camper, sorta like X's, but the trailer has a 6 prong setup, and there is a battery on the tongue of the trailer, to power things like the mini-fridge and interior lights, if there is no 120V plugs at any campsite. Now, I am sure I can get something at Walmart, but seem not able to figure out the wires, there are 7 stray wires right of the hitch on my truck. Anyone have a wiring diagram of which wires do what? : Last time I tried to put a flat 4 plug, I kept blowing the 20 Amp fuse under the dash that controls the PRND321 switch in the center console, the turn signals, and I couldn't shift out of Park, real hairy situation. So I just took it all off for safety's sake. Lastly, anyone recommend what kind of plug I should get for the trailer? __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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Disco1 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 82 Gallery: 0	Does this help? http://www.marksrv.com/wiring.htm

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pickuprover Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,368 Gallery: 0	With the defender it is easy... open up the rear light boxes, install a power block, snip the wires and insert into the power block. Attach the wired to the lights to the other side... get a four prong connector from walmart, tie it into the power block, and bob is you uncle.... added advantage.. ifyou every have to flat tow your vehicle, you just have to get a long trailer wire set, hook in to the power block, run it through the truck, and you have all your rear lights... __________________ Andrew Barr. 1972 Series III 109. "the Tin Turtle" "However, that was his ploy and I caved....totally caved... LOL!" Jellijo

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