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  • Trailer Wiring for 2007 Jeep Wrangler Towing Utility Trailer with LED Lights
  • All of the 4-pole flat trailer wiring harnesses we offer for your 2007 Jeep Wrangler (shown on the link at right) do not have built-in converters; they pull the power for the trailer's lights directly from the Jeep's taillight wiring. On a 4-pole vehicle connector the stop and turn signals are already combined; the yellow wire carries left turn and stop signals and the green wire carries right turn and stop signals. The brown wire carries running light signals for both sides of the trailer. It...
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  • How to Wire 3-Function Reverse/Turn/Stop Light in Vehicle with Combined Stop/Turn Wiring
  • In order to install your 3-function lights on your 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 that has combined stop/turn wiring you will need a vehicle-to-vehicle taillight converter, part # 118158 from Tow Ready. This converter separates the combined stop/turn functions into separate signals that run on separate wires. This converter will work only on incandescent lights, but not with LEDs. Your vehicle running/tail light wire will bypass the converter and go directly to the wire on your lights that operates...
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  • Plug-n-Play Tail Light or Light Bar for Towing
  • We have the Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK from Optronics that already uses a 4-Way wiring harness. All you have to do is string the excess wiring over the vehicle that you are pulling and plug the 4-Way from the Magnetic Tow Lights it into the 4-Way at the rear of your tow vehicle. If you are looking for a Light Bar, I recommend going with the Sealed, 3-Light Truck, Trailer Identification LED Light Bar # MCL93RB. You will have to splice this into your current wiring, and this...
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  • 2-Wire to 3-Wire Converter for RV with Combined Lighting and Trailer with Separate Lighting
  • I have a solution for you, but there is not a plug-in adapter to convert your RV's taillights from combined wiring to separate wiring. If you are pulling a trailer with separate lighting, you will want to use a 2-wire to 3-wire converter. I recommend the Tow Ready Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter # 118158. This system will install below the 7-way trailer connector # H20046 on the trailer. The converter will keep the trailer lights as a 3-wire, separate light system while they work...
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  • Wiring Kit Needed to Activate 2012 Kia Sportage Lights While it is Dolly Towed
  • We sure do have some kits that you can install on your 2012 Kia Sportage to activate the lights when you are towing it with a tow dolly! If your tow vehicle has a 7-Way then I recommend installing the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. If you have a 4-Way on your tow vehicle then I recommend using the Tow Ready Tail Light Isolating Diode System # TR118821 instead. Both wiring systems tie into the lighting on your Sportage and protect the wiring on your tow vehicle via diodes. I have linked...
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  • Parts Needed to Convert a Trailer Side Marker Light to Running Light and Turn Signal
  • On trailers, the turn signals and brake lights are combined. You could install the Vehicle to Vehicle Taillight Converter, # 118158, but your side marker lights must be dual function lights, like our Optronics Oval LED Turn Signal and Parking Light, # STL78AB. If your current running lights have only one wire, not including a ground wire, to power the light, it is not a dual function light. I have attached a link to all of our dual function amber LED lights for you to check out. The Vehicle...
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  • LED Lights, Wiring and Mounting Brackets for Reverse Lights On a Boat Trailer
  • I would use the Sealed, 6-1/2 inch LED Clear Oval Trailer Utility Light, 10 Diode, item # BUL72CB, along with the Rubber Grommet for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Tail Lights, item # A70GB, and the Trailer Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Lights, Steel - Black Powder Coat, item # BK70BB. These items should work for you and have a specific mounting bracket that is not available for the Thinline Sealed LED Utility Light, item # UCL65CB. Be sure to unplug the trailer connection...
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  • Is Brake-Lite Relay for 2017 GMC Acadia Needed To Flat Tow?
  • Since your brake lights illuminate when the vehicle is off, as long as that doesn't stop after a specific amount of time, you will not need the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751483. This kit is designed to make sure there is a constant power to the brake light switch so you get an accurate read in your motorhome of when the brakes of your towed vehicle are being applied. Since you have stated that you have brake lights when the vehicle is off, you already have a stop light...
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  • How to Convert a 3-Wire Vehicle's Wiring for Use with a 2-Wire LED Light
  • If you have a 3-wire system on your vehicle (separate stop and turn) and your LED light is 2-wire (combined stop and turn), then you need a 3-to-2 converter. I recommend the Hopkins Tail Light Converter, part # HM48847. It's LED compatible and will combine the functions on your vehicle so they can be wired to your 2-wire light. I've linked to a video review of this converter for you to look at.
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  • What Parts Are Needed To Tow A 1997 Honda Civic With A RV
  • Since you already have the tow bar the other items you will need are the base plates, safety cables, and light kit to tow your vehicle behind a RV. If your tow bar does not have the support bar that goes from side to side and attaches to the two tow bar arms you will need to use the Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Base Assembly # 910021-00. This will attach to the tow bar and connect the tow bar to the base plates on your vehicle. The base plate kit you will need for your 1997 Honda...
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  • Does a Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Require a Light Kit on a 1995 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
  • If the cargo carrier and the cargo loaded on it do not obscure the vehicle tail lights, you do not have to have a light kit installed on the carrier. However, it is still a good idea to get a light kit for safety purposes. Since you have the wagon model of the 1995 Buick Roadmaster, you would first need to install Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # C55352. For cargo carrier, # 63155, you can use light kit # 20174. I have included a link to the installation details for the vehicle wiring...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Ford Explorer 4wd
  • First, I recommend checking your owners manual for any restrictions or limitations for flat towing your Explorer. I did some research on your vehicle, and the Explorer can be flat towed. However, Ford may have specific procedures and restrictions for flat towing that will be listed in your owners manual. The parts needed to flat tow include a base plate, tow bar, safety cables, supplemental braking system, and tow bar wiring. I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plates # BX2632 for your 2012...
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  • Is Trailer Wiring Harness Converter Needed to Use Blue Ox Bulb and Socket Kit to Flat Tow a Vehicle
  • If your tow vehicle already has a trailer connector installed then it likely already has combined the brake lights and turn signal circuits. If your tow vehicle does not have a trailer connector one will need to be installed. I would need to know the year, make, and model of the tow vehicle to make a recommendation. If it is a motor home then you would need a hardwire trailer wiring harness such as # 119178KIT.
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  • Installation of Tow Bar Wiring and Even Brake System for Flat Towing 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  • When installing the Roadmaster Even Brake System, part # RM-9400, on your 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited you will need the Roadmaster 12 Volt Outlet Kit, part # RM-9332. This part will connect to your towed vehicle and supply the power for the Even Brake system. For lighting on your 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, you can wire your vehicle using Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154. Another option would be to use Magnetic Towing Light Kit, part # RM-2120, which are lights that attach...
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  • Wiring to Flat Tow A 2020 Jeep Wrangler behind a motorhome
  • The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most popular vehicles to flat tow because they are easy to set up to pull behind your motorhome and are fun to drive once you get where you're going. Tow bar wiring allows your vehicle to have functioning stop, turn, and tail lights while being towed. To make sure your Jeep has functioning tail lights when towed, a custom-fit plug-in harness can be installed to use the existing lights, the Jeep can be hardwired to use the existing tail lights, or a universal...
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  • 3-Wire To 2-Wire Tail Light Converter To Install Trailer Lights In Place Of Vehicle Lights
  • You will need the Hopkins Tail Light Converter # HM48847 to connect a set of lights like the GloLight LED Trailer Tail Light # STL111RCB on your 2001 Jeep Cherokee. This converter will take the tail light 3 wire inputs from the vehicle and combine them so that you can the 2 wire style lights. It is also confirmed to work correctly with LED lights.
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  • Backup Light Connection For Activation of Surge Coupler Backup Solenoid on a Toyota Tundra
  • There are two options for energizing the backup solenoid on your trailer to allow you to backup. The first is an adapter like you mentioned. The 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter, # 20036, is designed to be easily installed and removed once the blue wire is spliced into the vehicles reverse light circuit, behind one of the rear tail lights. A circuit tester, # 3808 if needed, is required to determine the correct wire to splice the blue wire to. The second option is to use a 5-Way...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow Behind Motor Home
  • There are several items needed to flat tow your vehicle. Flat towing is easiest with a vehicle with manual transmission. Additionally, as a general rule, the tow vehicle should weigh twice as much as your towed vehicle. You will want a tow bar for the vehicle you will be pulling. Base plates are vehicle specific. To give you an idea, if you will be flat towing a 2005 Subaru Forester, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3612. This base plate has removable arms so that the base plate...
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  • Converter Needed to Change 3 Wire System on Vehicle to 2 Wire System for Trailer
  • What you will need to use is the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness With the Install Kit # 119250KIT. This will allow you to change the 3 wire system from your tow vehicle to the 2 wire system that your trailer uses. You will need to run the included black wire up to your battery to power the converter. The great thing about this is that the lights on your trailer will have a more direct connection to your vehicle's battery which will result in the lights being a little...
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  • Adding a 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness to a 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo LT
  • To add a trailer connector to the back of your 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo LT you will need to hardwire in a harness using # 18252. This harness comes with a circuit tester which you will use to determine the functions of the vehicle tail light wiring to install the 4-Way. On the 4-Way, the white wire is ground and will attach to a clean bare metal surface. The yellow wire will connect to the vehicle's left turn and brake light wire. Brown will connect to the vehicle's running light/tail light...
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