Power through trailer hitch systems and methods

Abstract

A trailer hitch system of the present disclosure includes a power through ball hitch and a power through trailer coupler equipped with electronic connectors such that an electric connection between a tow vehicle and a trailer is automatically made when the trailer coupler is attached to the ball hitch. The trailer hitch system may further include a ground plate configured to contact the trailer coupler for forming a continuous ground connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer. The trailer hitch system may further include a ball hitch adapter configured to couple to a hitch receiver and electrically connect to the ball hitch for grounding the ball hitch to the tow vehicle and/or supplying power to the power through ball hitch. The ball hitch adapter may be adaptable to various existing receiver hitch lengths, ball hitch lengths, and/or class ratings.

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