Vince Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Hi there, I'm a total newbie and we've planned to buy a light camper trailer (around 1500 lbs). I have a 2017 MAZDA CX-9 and the class 3 hitch is already installed. I would like to get some help from somebody knowing the Toronto GTA and well experienced on the towing topic. I need to find a place to get a 7 way wiring installation and advices about the good and bad things to buy and to do. Is somebody on that forum willing to help me in that matter ? Thanks, Vince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Can-Am RV> They can do it all, as well as advise on your choices. Good guys. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Sounds interesting but 200km away from Toronto... Do you think something closer would do the job ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DQDanny Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 a 1500# trailer? You sure you need a 7 pin RV plug? Would an adapter possibly work for you. An adapter would be used to adapt from a 5 pin on your vehicle to 7 pin......if I understood your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 no not sure to need a 7 pin plug. I need brakes pin (brakes controller), lights pins, battery recharge pin. The camper could be a STARCRAFT 2106 Series or a Quicksilver 8.0 with brakes (we will hopefully buy it this coming week or the next one ; that's why I need to install the wiring soon) What do you think I'll need? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted November 11, 2018 Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 Hi Vince - welcome I want to apologize on behalf of Darryl&Rita recommending the very knowledgeable firm Can-Am RV. To us Alberta people 200km one way is, like, a trip to the fridge for another beer, eh? "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2018 No need to apologize. I'm very grateful with every information I will get from you guys ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 ok I have so many questions and I'm spending so much time on Internet (without a lot of success I have to tell) that I think that it would be really nice to speak to experienced real people face to face. Is somebody willing to meet 30min/1h in Toronto to guide me for our next 6 months trip in USA with a camper ? Thanks, Vince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 On November 10, 2018 at 1:59 PM, DQDanny said: a 1500# trailer? You sure you need a 7 pin RV plug? Would an adapter possibly work for you. An adapter would be used to adapt from a 5 pin on your vehicle to 7 pin......if I understood your question. I'm about to buy a Livin'Lite Quicksilver camper (around 1000lbs). My understanding of wiring is that I will need for that camper : Ground / Tail lights / Right turn / Left turn Meaning I need a flat 4-pin for that, right ? But what about the battery ? There is no fridge nor heater in that camper, so do you thing I’ll need the aux power to charge the battery ? If not what kind of battery should I take ? (deep cycle ?) I want to give it a try but maybe I’ll put some brakes on it, just to be on a safe side because it’s going to be a very long trip and I don’t want to wear out my car too quickly. So what should I do in your opinion : 1) install a 4-pin and add a brakes line later if I need to ? 2) install a 5-pin with Aux Power and add a brakes line later if I need to ? 3) install a 6-pin with Aux Power & brakes line right now, thus I’m ready for any options and I won’t pay extra money by doing it step by step ? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 anyone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Just about any RV dealer or trailer hitch shop should be able to do the install. With the CX-9, watch your weights and towing limits. I would get an auxiliary transmission cooler added to protect your transmission.from over heating. I would not put much faith in Can-Am for anything other than the work. He has people pulling out of there with small vehicles that are way over loaded. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted November 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thanks Ken. Good point for the transmission cooler, I was also thinking about that. My main concern right now is about the wiring and battery options though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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