9-pin connector on a '72

[snpotratz]

We recently bought my wife's grandfather's airstreme along with his tow vehicle. I would like to be able to tow the AS with my F150 but it has a new style trailer plug on it. The AShas a 9 pin cord (see attached pic) that is female at both ends. Odd thing is, as far as I knew, all AS'sup to the 80's had 7-pin cords. Is there a way to get an adapter for the 9-pin cord to my truck, or do I have to pull off the male end from the olds tow vehicle and have it installed?

Steve

[lewster]

I have never seen a 9 to 7 pin adapter. You might just have to use the new 7 pin and connect the wires accordingly to match the standard wiring that is found on today's tow vehicles.

[SafeHarbor]

Hi, Steve,

Are all the pins used on both ends?

Lamar

[doorgunner]

Steve; Your pic is nice. The connectors you have are the new style 9 pins, larger pins in the center and at 12 oclock. These are still available.The 9 pins AS used in the 80's are different. large pins at 3 and 9 oclock, these are way hard to find, only in used bins! So you are sorta lucky, I'm thinking you can find a receptacle for your tv pretty easily. BUT knowing that you already have a non standard setup I would definately trace out all the circuits into tha trailer, geeze you wouldn't want to fry anything. I have a 86 excella with the factory 9 pin. Tim

[59toaster]

I seem to recall the 9 pin had something to do with the Reefer. When the TV was shut off it would shut off the Reefer gas for safety reason.

If it were mine I would wire to todays standards. That would allow 95% of the vehicles on the road with a plug top move the coach if your TV breaks down.

[S C Streamer]

Originally Posted by 59toaster

If it were mine I would wire to todays standards. That would allow 95% of the vehicles on the road with a plug top move the coach if your TV breaks down.

Vintage Airstreams are cool, vintage wiring isn't. I'd update.

[snpotratz]

So, from all your replies am I correct in the implication that the cord does more than just brakes and lights? That's news to me. Lamar asked if all the pins were used; I have no idea. How would I determine that. I'm the guy that can build a computer from scratch and fix it in my sleep, but ask me about wiring a plug in my house and I'll give you that "deer in the headlights" stare every time. Thanks for all the help guys...

Steve