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Woodland

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When I hook my lights up to my canopy/ROPS I want to add a "quick connect" plug so if I need to take them off or fold the ROPS I can disconnect them quickly. I'm going to be running a set of back lights, forward lights and a strobe and I want to tie the wiring into one plug. I was thinking the plugs that Fisher/Western use for their wiring would be ideal. Its waterproof, easy to connect/disconnect and it costs upwards of $60 for each end! I wondered if anyone here had any other suggestions that might not be so expensive. Perhaps some pics of what you've done.
 
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Why not use a seven pin trailer plug and receiver. Probably less than $20.00 and the wire.
 
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trailer plug sounds good, I just bought a flat 4 set, male and female with leads for under $5. at napa, if you have 4 wires or less that would be very simple and inexpensive
JB.
 
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Precisely what I used for the electric chute controls on my blower-- I got the flat-4 with a built-in cover, from U-Haul, I think. Works great; now I don't have to figure out what to do with the 4' of dual electric leads on the tractor when the blower's removed- they had been hard-wired from the chute motors all the way to the dashboard switches. The rubber cover keeps everything nice 'n' clean the rest of the year. :D
 

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The trailer wire sounds like it might be the best fit. All my trailers are 7 pin round style so I never gave the flat connector a thought. As far as the plow connector idea goes, I bet you can't guess what I did this week!!
 
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I would spend the extra money for a 5 or 7 pin round. They are designed to carry a lot more current. I've also used good quality extension cord connectors for the winch controller on my trucks. They have lasted for years in the salt and road crud.
 
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These trolling motor plugs work great. They are cheap and can handle a lot of current.
 

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Look up anderson power poles SB Family

They aren't cheap, but you'll only buy them once. They are becoming the connector of choice for ham radio fans.
 
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These trolling motor plugs work great. They are cheap and can handle a lot of current.
Can these handle salt water? Thats what I need for my salt spreader hookup.
 
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I think they would work OK. They fit together quite tightly. Add a little di-electric grease and you should be good to go. Cabelas has them or try Ebay.
 

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