Trailer Plug.....

['68 Charger]

I recently purchased a 1985 Dodge D150 and on the rear bumper there's an outlet for a trailer plug. I thought it was going to be the typical 4 pin round receptacle but it has 8 pins. Never seen one like this (see pic). Do they make an adapter to convert to a 4 pin flat? Or would it be better if I wired in a new socket made for the flat style?

Thanks

 

[Richard Cranium]

Get a new flat style socket.

 

[Durandal25]

Get a new flat style socket.

....I’m with Mr Cranium on this one......yeeeeesh, that sucker looks tough to find

 

[Hey-O]

Never heard of it, trade it out for a flat 4 pin.

 

[91r/t]

I have seen horse trailer plugs that are round, but they usually have the round pins not like that.......7 pin hookup and never look back.

 

[diesel_lv]

Totally agree, 7 pin that has a flat 4 attached or an adapter to go to a flat 4. Will cover most trailers.

I have seen horse trailer plugs that are round, but they usually have the round pins not like that.......7 pin hookup and never look back.

 

[Dako]

You mean one of these?
https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Cus...LjkiEK5MDq8SH7OzVckOCTW58WG9YCNhoCblsQAvD_BwE
I searched round four wire trailer plug.

 

[diesel_lv]

This is the best way to go.

 

[Budnicks]

looks like time to replace that old rusty one anyway...

good luck & have fun