Review on 🔌 Hopkins 48510 Endurance Die-Cast 7-Way RV Blade Trailer End Plug by Andre Pendergrass

This was exactly what I was looking for. Rugged connector with strong wire connection points. Thick blade connections, strong screw terminals, the metal case will not break in use, and the cable guide protects the cable from being pulled out. The outgoing wire is at a slight angle, probably mimicking the wire's natural slack. be when connected. This is not a problem. Overall, the housing feels good in the hand for plugging in and unplugging a car plug. The supplied metal terminals on screw terminals are suitable for smaller gauge wires but impractical for larger gauge wires. I removed the terminals and used crimped ring terminals with lock washers that slide easily over the screw terminals and clean the inside of the metal case. very durable and reliable. I also used the waterproofing lube they provided for these joints after testing. I expect these to be lasting connections. The metal frame and rear plastic jacket require that the cable's outer insulation be stripped substantially to the entry sleeve to allow the wires to pass through the frame. I would leave a bit more wire length (e.g. extend an inch past the front of the metal case) to make it easier to connect the wires to the screw terminals. The extra wire easily fits into the large sleeve. I shortened the wires to almost the minimum length, which made the connection more difficult than necessary. I had to cut the rear hub cone to fit my trailer cable and keep it tight. However, it can be difficult to place the cone on the cable. I put tape on the edge of the cable jacket to guide the cone there. The instructions state that to clamp the wires to the rear metal frame, use the cable tie provided to clamp the wires to the rear metal frame to provide strain relief and prevent the outer wire insulation from being pulled out through the grommet (a good option). . idea), but there weren't any zip ties in my package so I got my own. Your schematic is incomplete, which is odd since 7-pin spade connectors are essentially standardized. You must provide your own wiring instructions. The front blade plastic housing has the abbreviated wire codes cast on the screw terminals and they match my factory Ford 7 pin truck seat belt. I found the bracket strong enough and installed it.