Are Additional Parts Needed to Install Wiring Harness 43605 on a 2006 Nissan Xterra
Question:
My son purchased a 2006 Xterra, without the tow package. Some of the Class 3 hitches mention needing the following: P Power isolation converter is required C Standard converter is required W 4-wire connector is required T T-connector harness with necessary built-in converter or power converter may be available plugs directly into your vehicles wiring harness My question is, is there a converter that is required that is not part of #43605? If so, do you offer it? What is the difference between a power isolation converter and a standard converter? Thanks,
asked by: Rodney B
Expert Reply:
The # 43605 wiring harness would be the only necessary part you would need to equip the 2006 Nissan Xterra with a 4-way plug, as this harness is made specifically for your vehicle and features a powered converter.
A standard converter is used when a vehicle has separate turn and tail lights, because trailers feature a simpler wiring system. The converter converts the vehicle system, which has three wires, to match the trailers simpler, two wire system.
A powered converter features a power lead wire that is run to the vehicle positive battery terminal. This is done so that the trailer is not pulling power directly from the vehicle tail light circuits. Some vehicles require the powered converter to protect their wiring from overload when towing a trailer.
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Plug-N-Tow (R) Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Trailer Connector
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