The 7-blade RV connector’s design addresses this issue using blades with an interference fit, which are still subject to abrasion if connected/disconnected with the power on. EZ Connector’s patented EZ-U7PHD, on the other hand, uses spring-loaded face-to-face contacts so that drawbacks such as arcing and socket/pin abrasion from frequent cycling are eliminated. The combination of spring-loaded pins and fixed contacts also allows for electricity to easily pass from socket to plug and mitigates problems such as voltage dropping due to increased cycling and the resulting open-circuiting of brakes and lights.

The covers, which act as the latching mechanisms on the 7-blade RV connector and 6-pin round, provide some level of protection from the elements when not in use. But, that protection is limited. The most recent version of the 7-blade RV connector does have a rubber gasket inside the cap, however, when the trailer and vehicle are connected together, even the best models are then subject to water and salt intrusion, and ultimately corrosion. The EZ Connector solution tackles this issue head-on since it is waterproof when connected as well as not, because of its double o-ring seals. In fact, boaters with waterproof lights can back the EZR7 into the water without problem based on this feature.

In addition, the covers on the 7-blade RV and 6-pin connectors are the cause of numerous wiring problems later on. Many users report negative experiences involving having the wiring torn between the vehicle and trailer because of driving away without unhooking the lights. Moreover, this scenario leads to additional poor connections as a result of lousy patch jobs after one of these incidents.

Because EZ Connector uses neodymium magnets to hold the plug and socket together rather than a latch, this does not occur. In addition, the sheer strength of these magnets provides additional support for keeping the plug and socket affixed in a variety of situations including vibrations, abrupt movements and bumpy road conditions.

EZ Connector is speeding the progression toward safer electrical connections between truck and trailer, with the goal of reducing the incidence of crashes involving passenger vehicles towing trailers.  With nearly 60,000 crashes involving passenger vehicles towing trailers reported each year, there is a definite cause for concern especially when both human safety and driver liability are at risk. Approximately 27 percent of towing accidents across the country result in injuries, and 72 percent cause property damage. While improper hitching was the root cause of a significant number of these reported accidents, poor electrical connections have also been a contributing factor.

The EZ Connector solution is waterproof when connected as well because of its double o-ring seals. In fact, boaters with waterproof lights can back the EZR7 into the water without a problem based on this feature. Also, since EZ Connector uses neodymium magnets to hold the plug and socket together rather than a latch, the sheer strength of these magnets provides additional support for keeping the plug and socket affixed in a variety of situations including vibrations, abrupt movements and bumpy road conditions, while allowing for the plug and socket to immediately release in case a user forgets to disconnect the trailer plug before disconnecting the trailer from the vehicle.

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