Are Trailer Taillight Converters Waterproof

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I just received this and Im wondering if the housing is waterproof? It looks like it has small holes in the housing. I intend on using this for a motorcycle tow behind trailer so it would be exposed to the elements. Thanks.

asked by: Shawn S

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Taillight converters such as the Hopkins # HM48847 would be installed in a an area where the are at least semi-protected from water, so the occasional splash won't harm them but they aren't meant to be fully exposed to a downpour or submerged. Installing the converter so that the box is in a protected or semi-protected area like under the seat or within a saddlebag is recommended for a installation like yours.

If you click the provided link, you can see a product description video featuring the Hopkins # HM48847 taillight converter.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I reached out to my contact at Hopkins and the Hopkins Tail Light Converter - LED Compatible #HM48847 you have should have a full 12 volts exiting the converter. She recommended checking that the ground wire is connected to clean, corrosion free…

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Answer 2

You have not done anything wrong with the 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56190KIT. It looks like you have a 2017 Chevy Malibu and we have actually heard of this happening before on Chevy vehicles, though the reason why remains a mystery. So long…

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Answer 3

The Adapter 7-Pole Round Pins To 4-Pole Flat #47405 will not have the converter built in to combine your separated turn signals and stop light. That adapter will require a separate converter. For an option with the built in converter use the Pollak 7…

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Answer 4

The 7-way round connector is odd as it typically means the vehicle has the stop lights and turn signals on separate circuits which is the opposite of what trailer wiring has so you'd need to come up with an adapter since there isn't one…

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Answer 5

Thank you for your purchase from etrailer.com of the Curt 2 to 3 Wire Tail Light Converter #C56196, and to answer your question, no, it is not waterproof. It is a good diea to seal the connections with Liquid Electrical Tape #SWC50122.

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Answer 6

So what you need is a converter box to take your separate taillight turn signals on your vehicle and combine them so that the signals can work with your 4-way trailer wiring. For that we have the part #RM-732 that you'd wire to the vehicle wiring…

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Answer 7

If I understand you correct you have a trailer with separate turn signals and brake lights that aren't functioning properly because you 2013 Ford F-150's trailer wiring combines those signals on one circuit. If I'm wrong let me know. If…

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Answer 8

Please take a look at the Curt 2 to 3 Wire Tail Light Converter, #C56196. Pair this converter with an isolating diode kit, #38955, to get the signal you are looking for. This is actually designed for use of flat towing a vehicle behind a motorhome,…

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Answer 9

If your trailer has separate turn signals from the brake lights and you want them to remain that way, you will need to use a special converter. On the trailer side, behind the 7-Way, you will attach the Vehicle to Vehicle Taillight Converter,…

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Answer 10

Your brake lights and running lights are designed to be operated by two different circuits. You'll need to find the running light circuit in your trailer's wiring and then you'll need to run that circuit to the running light assemblies…

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Answer 11

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 12

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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