Recommended Trailer Wiring to Add Reverse Lights to Boat Trailer
Question:
looking to install backup lights on karavan boat trailer. This has a flat 4 way plugin. I plug it into a four way connection on a 2006 f350 ford pickup. Will this work, or would I need to use the 7way connection and change boat plugin and maybe rewire. This unit fits my trailer
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
The Fusion LED Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Tail, Turn, Backup - Submersible - Oval - Red/Clear Lens # STL211RB is a great light. You will need to rewire your trailer and then use a converter for your 7-way plug on your F-350. I recommend using the 40 Ft 5-Way Trailer Wiring Harness - Wishbone Style - 30" Ground - 5' Auxiliary Wire # A40W5B to allow you that reverse light function and then use the 7-Way to 5-Way/4-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs # C35FR.
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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
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7-Way to 4-Way/5-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
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Fusion LED Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Tail, Turn, Backup - Submersible - Oval - Red/Clear Lens
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- Tail Lights
- Stop/Turn/Tail/Backup
- Oval
- Recessed Mount
- Submersible Lights
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- 6-7/16L x 2-5/16W Inch
- Red and White
- Optronics
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