Solution for Powering Taillights on 2012 Mazda 6 On Tow Dolly

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I have a 2012 Mazda 6. It has trailer wiring to pull a small, trailer. It is a 4 point flat connector. I would like to pull the car on a tow dolly behind a class A motor home. It has a port for a 4 point flat connector. Can I run wires from the class A port to the flat plug to power the car rear lights when on the tow dolly? Thank you

asked by: Tom V

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I would start here by checking to see if your tow dolly has lights. More than likely it does, and you can plug the 4-way on the dolly into the 4-way on your motorhome. This would take care of your light problem. You will not be able to plug the 4-way on your 2012 Mazda 6 into the 4-way on your motorhome to power the lights.

If your tow dolly does not have lights, I recommend using magnet lights like the Magnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 4-Way Flat Connectors - 20' Long Harness # PE26UR. These will also connect to the 4-way on the back of your motorhome and and provide you with signal lights while towing your vehicle.

expert reply by: Robin H

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