Next Generation Connectors
After we installed the B&W products, we upgraded the standard seven-pin electrical connector with one of the highest tech connectors on the market. It’s called the EZ Connector.
According to Chad from Dedicated Express, he gets a tremendous amount of repair calls about seven-way plug failures, many from the horse and trailer industry. Typically, repairs turn out to be corrosion related.
“This EZ Connector is the next step in seven-pin connectors, because they are waterproof and offer very reliable contact under extreme conditions,” he said.
The EZ Connector’s EZ Recreational 7-Pin (EZR7) electrical connection system is made for a variety of recreational, non-commercial, and commercial uses, including boats, motorhomes, trailers, and work equipment.
Here’s how it works: The female socket is made up of seven stainless-steel, spring-loaded brass pins. These pins simply mate up to the contacts on the male plug housing. The male plug has dual O-rings to seal out moisture, dust and dirt.
The female has a locking key to ensure that both housing fit securely. But the real trick is that both housings are magnetic, able to withstand 2,500 pounds of pressure without coming unhooked.
The product was tested to SAE specifications to ensure that it conformed to the toughest standards. It is backwards compatible for four-, five-, and six-pin configurations, and an entire list of accessories are available for different types of towing situations.