Installation of Tail Light Adapter to Separate Stop Light Signal From Turn for European Conversion

Question:

Hi, I am based in the UK, our wiring on vehicles and trailers is slightly different to USA, we have seperate Turn and Brake lights, Im sure thats not a problem, but we then only have one brake light supply, do I then just join the Green/Yellow together and then to the brake lights cable? I hope its this simple as I want to order ASAP Thanks

asked by: David H

Expert Reply:

Your UK trailer wiring is indeed different than the standard US system. If you want to use a converter like the Curt Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter # C56196 to separate out the brake light signal from the turn signal. You will need to use a butt connector like # DW05744-5 to connect 2 wires to one end of the stop light output after the adapter for each separate pin. You will also add another wire like # 16-1-1 to the ground prior to the adapter to bypass this adapter just like the running/clearance light wire, 12V power, brake controller output and reverse wire. The UK connector will need to be obtained locally as we don't have that trailer connector available.

expert reply by: Jason S