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Missing four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on Spare cover
Does anyone know what plug type LD uses for the four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on the back of the spare tire cover?  I use to have that adapter from 4 round to 4 flat plug but I cant find mine and one of the industry standard four round plug the Curt 57224 adapters does not fit.  We have a 98~MB, I think we got our plug adapter from the Mothership but alas that's no More!

  Thanks for your help


              Karen~Liam
                98 ~ MB
                  NinA


1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Missing four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on Spare cover
Reply #1 –
Hi guys,

 Todd can be reached via email at ldrvtodd@yahoo.com and in the next week or so 909-627-0941 will be activated by Todd for future Lazy Daze communication and assistance!

Give him a call. I’m sure he can help.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Missing four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on Spare cover
Reply #2 –
Quote from: Karen & Liam  - 
Does anyone know what plug type LD uses for the four-pin round plug for brake & turn lights on the back of the spare tire cover?

It is a strange size, I couldn't find the correct plug either. Replacing it with the standard 4-pin plug eliminated the problem, isn't a tough job, and now matches other 4-pin plugs that may be encountered.
 
Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Missing four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on Spare cover
Reply #3 –

Lazy Daze has used Pollak connectors for tow wiring.  I believe that this is the socket Lazy Daze used before they switched to six-way connectors (it is the connector I had on my 2015 MB).  Our 2019 has the Pollak six-way.  I do agree with Kent, though, that you may wish to contact Todd to be sure you get the right part.  I’m sure that Todd will also supply the part at a fair price, as well.

Some have upgraded to seven-way connectors in order to: supply power to their Stay-In-Play Duo or similar towed vehicle auxilliary brake device, send a brake pedal actuator signal to an in-dash indicator light, etc…. 

Here is Pollak’s four-way connector.

Amazon.com: Pollak 11-404EP Metal 4-Way Round Zinc Connector Socket : Automotive

As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Warren
2019 MB “Dream Catcher”
Jeep Wrangler JL
Re: Missing four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on Spare cover
Reply #4 –
Kent Great Idea, I emailed Todd, Todd replied and said that the plugs were a special order for LD and he has some so we are ordering a plug, darn what else should we get that could be hard to find?

Larry, good idea, I am going to leave the original plug setup in place but cut in a flat plug inside the spare tire compartment, then I have both options without changing the external plug.  Now I need a wiring diagram for the four wires, I may ask Todd.

Warren Thanks for the information, at this time we are not going to upgrade to 6 or 7 plug, we are just adding additional tail lights on our new bike rack.

                               Karen~Liam
                                  98 ~ MB
                                    NinA
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Missing four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on Spare cover
Reply #5 –
Here is a pic from our ‘15 RB LD manual. Hope this helps.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Missing four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on Spare cover
Reply #6 –
Quote from: Karen & Liam  - 
Larry, good idea, I am going to leave the original plug setup in place but cut in a flat plug inside the spare tire compartment, then I have both options without changing the external plug.  Now I need a wiring diagram for the four wires,                          

The wiring for all towing plugs is standardized and widely available on the internet.
Our LD has two plugs, a 4-pin and a 7-pin, the first for the lights on the bike racks and the 7-pin for towing, including a tow brake and a battery charger.
All my towing installations have included a 7-pin plug for flexibility.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
 
Re: Missing four pin round plug for brake & turn lights on Spare cover
Reply #7 –
Thank Kent, turns out I have one also in the back of my 98~MB manual.  I went a head and spliced in a 4 pin flat plug to run the new lights on our new bike rack.  I also ordered from Todd the LD comparable plug, then I have two ways to plug in with a 4 pin connector.  Larry we still don't tow a towed with this 98~MB and I think the 135K drive-train appreciates that.  The pin plug setup will work for now with the new lights on our new bike rack.  I have the 7 pin connectors on our TrailBlazer and all kind of adapters to make it work with all kinds of plugs except the LD one.


      Karen~Liam
         98~MB
           NinA
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags