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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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Adding 7 pin connector to bed

Does anyone make a "T" that I could put inline and then run back up to the bed to add a 7 pin in the bed and keep the one on the bumper also?
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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If someone does I couldn't find it. I was going to do the same thing but ended up installing a new 7 pin outlet on the inside of the bed. I then just made an extension cord that goes from the factory 7pin to the back of the new 7 pin I put in the bed. This little extension cord snakes under the truck and out of the way. When ever I need it I can just pull it down from it's little hiding place behind the bumper and plug it into the factory 7 pin. Does this make any sense? I can snap a few pics if it don't.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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The outfit that installed my 5th wheel hitch, offered to install it for a $100 more. Handy as a pocket in a shirt. My uncle has a 1 ton dmax and said it's factory now. Some one should call DC, that or I should look in the box of an 07 and then call DC.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Think I may have found one on the internet. My only question is that they are saying '00 to '06 is the same harness. Just not sure if the wiring is the same throughout all these years? Anyone know? Here is the link to the item for anyone interested.
http://www.bageco.com/tconnector/t-connect_5th.htm
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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I dont see why they would've switched harnesses in 07. You may just to give them a call because they probably just haven't updated their website.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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I have an 06....I am jsut concerned that 00 to 06 is actually all the same?
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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The '07 harness is different, and not in a good way... basically much harder now to run extra lighting loads on the trailer.

I just spliced a 7-pin harness into the stock bumper harness and ran it to a flush-mount floor socket next to the turnover ball. (everything under-bed, of course)
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Found this one:http://www.etrailer.com/mm5/graphics.../ele/30137.jpgYou'd likely have to call about the '07 availability. www.etrailer.com
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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I am looking for the 06 version. I DO NOT have an 07.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Treangen
I am looking for the 06 version. I DO NOT have an 07.

That's the one for your '06 in the picture and website link then. What are you waitin' for??
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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The link just shows the picture.....how did you get to the part on their website?
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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At the end of my statement, I added a link to the website www.etrailer.com. Or you could just type in www.etrailer.com into your browser.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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I got onto the etrailer website......but how did you get to that specific part? I can't find it going through their browser?
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Fetus has it right. And e-trailer are very decent people to work with. I checked into that harness a while back, a few people over on the RV Forum have got the harness. It's nice to not have to hack into your wire loom and potentially create a future issue.
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Here is the exact part:
http://www.etrailer.com/mm5/merchant...ory_Code=VWH5W
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