Hatch wiring question

[Mary K]

Okay, I have this idea about having a wiring connector mounted to the top inside of the hatch with all the wiring that is in the hatch i.e. stop/turn signals license plate light, power to hatch lights and 2 speakers. The plug to it would be on a pigtail coming from the galley cabinet face.

Here.....


I want a connector that MOUNTS so that it is ridged...like a plug on the back of the computer...but for bigger wire. Anyone know what male/female connector I can use?

Thanks

Mk

[Micro469]

Good call Mary.....I'm looking for somewthing like that too. I was looking at 7 pin trailer plugs, but they seem a little bulky. I'll be interested to see what others on the forum find....

[madjack]

...we did the same...used a 6pin square connector...about an inch across each side...worked wonderfully well and should be available at most anypace that sells electrical goodies.....
madjack

[Podunkfla]

I have used 4 wire Molex connectors for lights on motorcycles a few times. They work just fine... and I have lots of 'em, so they are free.

But, I think one of the 6 or 7 wire trailer plugs would be better... and they are only a few bucks. Some are not too bulky:
http://www.lowcosttrailersupplies.com/t ... cal-8.html

[Miriam C.]

...we did the same...used a 6pin square connector...about an inch across each side...worked wonderfully well and should be available at most anypace that sells electrical goodies.....
madjack

Hey MJ---got pics.

[Mary K]

Yup, Radio Shack has these

Male


Female

But, it can not be mounted in the hatch skin. It's cheap though, its called an Interlocking Connector. http://www.radioshack.com/family/index. ... 58.2032231

I found these on McMaster-Carr


Female Recpt


Male plug

These are COOL!! but Expensive ( http://www.mcmaster.com page 738 if you are interested)

I guess the trailer plugs a bit bulky..but cheaper

Any more options????

Mk

[madjack]

...sorry don't havva pic or it would have already been posted...what I used is very similar to what MK shows...picked it up, prewired from either Auto Zone or a local camper supply sales place...don't remember which....the wire came out of the wiring chase...encased inna loom...to the connector...the other side...inna loom...went to a hole in the side of a hatch rib and into the wire chase on the hatch...worked great, allowing the hatch to be easily removed by unplugging the harness......
madjack

[Ken A Hood]

You mean something like these? I've seen them on eBay, and know of one seller (in Canada) who has sold them in the past. And a quick look on eBay and I've found another seller (also in Canada) selling them for $6.95 plus shipping [$4.00 for the 1st; $2.00 for each additional one]

[Dale M.]

You may want to look for "Connectors" on either of these sites...

They have automotive styles, trailer styles and misc. electronics styles... Literally dozens of options presented....

http://www.waytekwire.com/
https://www.delcity.net/

In fact almost everything electrical a TD builder may need...

Dale

[bledsoe3]

Mary, let me know if you can't find what you need. We use connectors like you mention. They have a flange with 4 screw holes to mount solid and have from 2 - 30 wire positions. These are heavy duty metal connectors. I may be able to find you a supplier and part number.
Something like this

[Brian McAllister]

You might look at Jones Plugs and Sockets. Here is a catalog page from one outfit that sells them.

http://www.jameco.com/Jameco/catalogs/c272/P158.pdf

[halfdome, Danny]

Mary, I don't know if this is what your after but it worked for me. I bought two 4 pin trailer pigtails in the 6 foot length at Walmart, one male, one female. I used one to connect to the 4 wires for lights on my 7 pin wiring harness and used the other one to wire the hatch for lights. After the hatch was installed it was a simple matter of plugging the two together. I wrapped the wires with automotive electrical tape to protect the wires. Worked like a charm. Danny

[Mary K]

Thanks everyone!

I knew there were other choices. I will post pics when I get-er-done!!

Mk