Is a Special Converter or Adapter Needed to Tow a Trailer with LED Lights
Question:
Do I need a LED Compatible Taillight Converter for this type of light
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Most aftermarket trailer wiring harnesses are compatible with LED trailer lights but I would need to know the year, make, and model of the vehicle to be sure. Factory tow package wiring usually works fine but German vehicles (Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, Mercedes) can have issues since the LED lights draw far less power than incandescent lights.
I have heard of only a few cases of other vehicle manufacturer tow package wiring being an issue with LED lights. But even if the low power draw causes the lights to not work it is an easy fix by using an adaptor with built-in load resistors or by installing load resistors on the affected circuits in line with the trailer wiring.
We have load resistors in 2- packs like # DI34ZR. For adapters we have a 7-Way to 7-Way, # C57003 or # 20142, and a 7-Way to a 4- or 5-Way, # C35FR.
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Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Lamp-Out Sensor Bypass - 7-Way RV to 7-Way RV - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 7 Round - Blade
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7-Way to 4-Way/5-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 5 Flat
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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7-Way Trailer Adapter for Towing Trailers with LED Lights
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Load Resistor Kit for LED Turn Signals - 50 Watts - 6 Ohm - Qty 2
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- Trailer Lights
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- Diamond
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Miro-Flex LED Trailer Tail Light - 7 Function - Submersible - 20 Diodes - Square - Red - Driver
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- License Plate
- Rear Reflector
- Side Marker
- Side Reflector
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