Divine Hooking Up Boat Trailer Lights

5 way trailer wiring diagram allows basic hookup of the trailer and allows using 3 main lighting functions and 1 extra function that depends on the vehicle.

Hooking up boat trailer lights. This connection provides the required running lights turn signals and brake lights for the trailer. Many standard light duty trailers such as many boat trailers and utility trailers use a 4 way wiring harness to connect to the tow vehicle. 4 way flat molded connectors allow basic hookup for three lighting functions.

View this product at my amazon store. Since the tow vehicle s tail lights have all the connections we need for the trailer turn brake and daytime running lights you unplug the tail lamp harnesses plug in the t connectors to both the vehicle harness and the tail lamps then route the 4 flat harness to the rear. There is also an additional pin provided for a ground wire.

4 way tow vehicle side. An extra pin allows using another extra function. Attach the white wire from the four wire trailer light harness.

Sand until all paint and other materials are removed and only shiny metal remains. Drill a 1 8 inch hole in an exposed section of the metal frame inside the trunk. 4 way trailer side.

Trailer wiring can be one of the most intimidating components of your towing setup but it. Right turn signal stop light green left turn signal stop light yellow taillight license side marker brown and a ground white. Use sandpaper to sand the metal within about 1 2 inch of the 1 8 inch hole.