Load Resistors for 2018 Toyota Tundra and 2010 Airstream with LED Lights to Remove Error
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The Putco load resistors # P230004A-2 put out 6 ohms resistance each and you most definitely can install them yourself. I've attached a photo of the correct installation method to assist. They will get warm to the touch but you can absolutely install them on the inside of your RV where the wires come in from the tow vehicle. I wouldn't put anything right up against the fins as that would further reduce cooling and increase heat, but you won't have any issue in the location stated. The 7-Way to 5-Way/4-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs # C35FR or 7-way # 20142 have integrated load resistors and I tested them at 2.1 ohms resistance.
asked by: Harvey L
Expert Reply:
The load resistors # DI34ZR put out 6 ohms resistance each and you most definitely can install them yourself. I've attached a photo of the correct installation method to assist. They will get warm to the touch but you can absolutely install them on the inside of your RV where the wires come in from the tow vehicle. I wouldn't put anything right up against the fins as that would further reduce cooling and increase heat, but you won't have any issue in the location stated.
The 7-Way to 5-Way/4-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs # C35FR or 7-way # 20142 have integrated load resistors and I tested them at 2.1 ohms resistance.
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Harvey
1/8/2019
The Putco load resistors # P230004A-2 put out 6 ohms resistance each and you most definitely can install them yourself. I've attached a photo of the correct installation method to assist. They will get warm to the touch but you can absolutely install them on the inside of your RV where the wires come in from the tow vehicle. I wouldn't put anything right up against the fins as that would further reduce cooling and increase heat, but you won't have any issue in the location stated. The 7-Way to 5-Way/4-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs # TR20141 or 7-way # 20142 have integrated load resistors and I tested them at 2.1 ohms resistance.