Hopkins 42145 Plug-In Simple Multi-Functional 7-Blade and 4-Flat Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness

Peyton Myers: It works good

United States on Sep 29, 2023

Sean Montgomery: This plug did what I needed to do. It plugged into the connector, on the wiring harness, properly. It works as it should. I wish the pig tail was a little longer. I removed a few wire ties to make the harness reach where I wanted to mount it. Also, the bracket is a little flimsy. Be careful plugging in and unplugging the trailer connector. But overall this works as it should and I would buy it again.

United States on Sep 21, 2023

Rory: Had to twist to install into original hole, but did not need to trim at all. Works like original. The trailer attach extension seems flimsy, so will see how long it lasts.

Canada on Jul 20, 2023

Tabatha Tibbitts: Easy installation

United States on Jul 12, 2023

Jackie Johnson: Worked well, however, the diameter of the body doesn’t fit into the welded on factory bracket. Options were to cut off heavy oem bracket, and use the thin gauge one that came with, or, wallow out the owm bracket. I chose the latter, using a large round grinding stone on the drill. Worked well. You won’t be able to use original screws either. Not long enough

United States on Jul 11, 2023

yvon champagne: aucun

Canada on Apr 25, 2023

Jayden: Works great, looks awesome, very handy, easy install

Canada on Jan 14, 2023

Gerald Basham: This version is also a direct replacement for the 7 way connector on Tiffin Motorhomes as they install a Chrysler OE part number connector. If you want to add the flat 4 way trailer wiring capability to your older Chrysler product or current Tiffin RV this is the best/easiest way to do it.

United States on Nov 13, 2022

Glenn B.: Perfect fit for my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500.

Canada on Sep 24, 2022

User7849: Plug fit my 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Trimmed some plastic but this unit will not sit flush. It is secure with included bolts.
Two major issues:
1)The spring holding the weatherproof flap over the round connector is far weaker than the OEM unit and doesn't provide half the sealing force when closed. I am concerned that water and dirt may be able to enter the plug.
2) In a tight install area the depth of this unit is so great that I cannot use my locking hitch receiver pin. You cannot insert from the side with the power connector due to thickness of unit/no clearance and if you insert from the other side you cannot fit the lock and if you could you could never get your key inserted. This may not be a factor on a pickup truck, but it is a huge issue where everything must fit in a set opening in the bumper.
Hopefully the Curt locking pin with a barrel lock which faces forward will work in this application.
The only unforgivable aspect of this part is that Hopkins cheaped out on the strength of the spring which fails to put adequate pressure on the weatherproof flap in the closed position. The 10 year old OEM part has seen a lot of use and it still has twice the sealing...

Canada on Dec 28, 2018