Why Does the Running Light Circuit of a 4-Way Go to Both Sides of Trailer
Question:
hi for a 4 way trailer wire, there is only one brown wire, you said it should go left and right.....pls explain thanks
asked by: Tony M
Expert Reply:
The brown wire of a 4-way connector is the running light circuit which goes to both sides of a trailer since that circuit is used for both taillights.
What most people do is run the wires for both sides of the trailer to a single butt connector like # 05732-2 and then run a single wire back from there to the single brown wire on the 4-way.
Some 4-ways have what's called a wishboned running light circuit like part # A35W42B which basically has two running light(brown) wires.
Products Referenced in This Question
35 Ft 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness - Wishbone Style - 42" Ground
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 31 Feet and Longer
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- Optronics
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Hopkins Wiring Harness with 5-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - Vehicle End - 5' Long
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Hopkins
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