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Title: 1991 Grand Villa 7 way plug
Post by: DRP on October 12, 2022, 08:09:34 pm
Has anyone installed a 7 way plug on a 90s model coach? All should have a 3way plug for turn, brake and signal lights but I will be needing the brake to work also. I know I'll need a brake controller and assuming I'll need to run a wire back for the electric brake any more suggestions?
1991 GV 300
Title: Re: 1991 Grand Villa 7 way plug
Post by: Hammer2100 on October 12, 2022, 08:19:55 pm
Yes, except not the RV style. I used the class 8 truck connector. Also use a coiled cord from a truck from U280 to toad. I think a much better system.
Title: Re: 1991 Grand Villa 7 way plug
Post by: kb0zke on October 12, 2022, 08:30:03 pm
Our 1993 had a 7-pin connector already on the coach.
Title: Re: 1991 Grand Villa 7 way plug
Post by: Pamela & Mike on October 12, 2022, 09:21:19 pm
brake controller and assuming I'll need to run a wire back for the electric brake any more suggestions?

DRP,

That wire should be hidden in one of the wire looms at the back. The other end should be hidden in a wad of wires under the dash to the left of the steering column.

Mike
Title: Re: 1991 Grand Villa 7 way plug
Post by: Protech Racing on October 12, 2022, 10:27:45 pm
You may have a harness tucked away in the driver side  fender  ,near the tail light .  If not, you will need  to install a Diode box that takes all of the lights and combines them into 3 circuits .  Mine is at the LR corner and leads to the 7 plug.
  I cheated on the brake controller.  I installed mine in the    LR corner  and just set the power determined by how much is on the trailer .    It works fine for me.  I also disconnected the brakes on the trailing axle after  watching the trailer search for the ditch along the  highway  exit road , in the rain . Much better now. 
Title: Re: 1991 Grand Villa 7 way plug
Post by: DRP on October 12, 2022, 11:12:56 pm
Thanks guys I will look into this  tomorrow and see what I find.
Dennis