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    I have a 2012 RTL that has the hitch and wiring harness (4 pin). I bought a Cyclemate trailer (4 flat) and would like to change the male end on the trailer. I believe this would be the easiest. Where would I buy the end and is this the best approach?

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    Quote Originally Posted by beef56 View Post
    I have a 2012 RTL that has the hitch and wiring harness (4 pin). I bought a Cyclemate trailer (4 flat) and would like to change the male end on the trailer. I believe this would be the easiest. Where would I buy the end and is this the best approach?
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    I assume your trailer plug is a square 4. https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-11147...pkins+square+4

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    Quote Originally Posted by billybovine View Post
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    I assume your trailer plug is a square 4. https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-11147...pkins+square+4
    It is a 4 round. I expected to see a 4 square.

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    After looking at the female receptacle it shouldn't be difficult to find a plug. Should have looked closer before I posted.

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    When I had my trailers adapted, I took both to hitch world and they made an adapter for $15. Very easy. If you needed a square four and they don't have one, simply cut in 2x2, fold and tape - WALA - a square four
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    The standard BRP trailer harness is a square 4. So that means it was changed to a round 4 or it's not a BRP harness.

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    I was surprised it wasn't 4 square. I saw it was 4 pins in a square, had read the standard was a square plug but didn't look at the shape of the socket. I hope it doesn't create any problems. Guess I'll find out when I hook it up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by beef56 View Post
    I was surprised it wasn't 4 square. I saw it was 4 pins in a square, had read the standard was a square plug but didn't look at the shape of the socket. I hope it doesn't create any problems. Guess I'll find out when I hook it up!
    Is this what you need?

    http://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Pollak/PK11402.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder View Post
    Sure hope so, I just ordered one today from Amazon. Thanks for all the help!

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