Trailer electrical plug

[Four Duece]

I have an old Aluma trailer that I pulled behing my Goldwing. Now that I'm a Spyder RT owner I went to use it the first time and the plug on my Can Am is different!!! I called my dealer and they don't seem to know what to do. I have also contacted the trailer dealer and he stated he has never seen this type of connector. Is there an adapter available and where can I get one.



Thanks

Four Duece

 

[MarkLawson]

As BRP has made numerous changes over the years, it would be helpful to know what year your Spyder RT is & more importantly, what year your BRP trailer hitch is, assuming you have one. They originally had a round 9-pin plug and now have a square 4-pin. There are also BRP adapters available to go to a 4-pin.

This has been discussed extensively on the forum. A search might find all the answers you seek.

 

[Trickie Dick]

2013 trailer hitrch and harness

Well I got my new hitch with the harness today. As Mark mentioned, the plug to the trailer is a square 4 pole. I am going to pull a non BRP trailer so I need a connector to replace the flat 4 on my trailer. Well, I found one. It is a Hopkins plug part # 1147975. I ordered mine from Amazon and I think I got the last one for $3.99 with free shipping. Now it goes through and outside vendor that charges shipping but it's still a deal. You will only need one side to replace the flat 4 on the trailer side. http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-11147975-Pole-Square-Set/dp/B004BE60ZU

 

[ingramsail]

4 pin plug

You can buy this from NAPA auto parts.

 

[NancysToy]

Most trailer shops carry the Hopkins parts.

 

[Trickie Dick]

I'm just lazy I guess. Its just easier for me to sit on my computer and let my fingers do the walking.opcorn:No gas and no tax. I can't get out of the house for $4.

 

[Trickie Dick]

Most trailer shops carry the Hopkins parts.[/QUOTE
There is a Hopkins controller included with the harness.

 

[NancysToy]

Most trailer shops carry the Hopkins parts.[/QUOTE
There is a Hopkins controller included with the harness.

Good choice! They can't go wrong with Hopkins. Despite being unhappy with the repeated "moving target" the RT hitches have presented in the past, I think they are onto something now. I hope they stick with it.