Parts Needed To Rewire Trailer Using 5-Way for Reverse Circuit
Question:
Good afternoon, I am restoring an old trailer. Starting wiring from scratch. Ill be using my 99 Durango for this trailer and already has the hitch and Harness I bought from here. My question is that I bought a pair of unique trailer lights with a reverse function. The lights dont come with any harness, just lights. What harness do you suggest I should buy, and does it support the reverse light function? Or is there a way to get it to work? Thank you!
asked by: Eric V
Expert Reply:
I have just what you need to rewire a trailer using lights with a built-in reverse function. For this, I recommend a standard 5-way trailer connector which will provide circuits for stop, turn, tail, and reverse. The 5-Way Trailer Wiring Harness part # A40W5B is what I recommend for this as it has enough wire to completely redo the trailer lights with all new wires. I also recommend the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connectors part # DW05744-10 and CE Smith Trailer Wiring Clips part # CE16867A to complete your install.
In order to attach the 5-way to the vehicle you will need an adapter, part # C57187 if you have a 4-way or part # A75TB if you have a 7-way.
Products Referenced in This Question
Optronics 7-Way Round to 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector Adapter
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 5 Flat
- Optronics
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Curt Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 5-Way Flat - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- CURT
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CE Smith Trailer Wiring Clips - Frame Mount - Zinc Plated Steel - Qty 10
- Electrical Tools
- Cable Management
- Wire Clips and Clamps
- Silver
- CE Smith
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Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector - 16-14 Gauge - Nylon Insulation - Blue - Qty 10
- Wiring
- Wire Connectors
- Butt Connectors
- 16-14 Gauge
- Deka
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40 Ft 5-Way Trailer Wiring Harness - Wishbone Style - 30" Ground - 5' Auxiliary Wire
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 31 Feet and Longer
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Optronics
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