How to Wire an Electric Reverse Lockout on a Trailer to Work with a Vehicle that has a 4-Way Flat
Question:
WHere do I wire WITH A 4 WAY FLAT CONNECTOR?
asked by: Joseph F
Expert Reply:
Since you have a 4-Way flat trailer connector, you will need to add a 5-Way flat adapter, # 20036, to the vehicle and a 5-Way flat, # HM47910, on the trailer if you want the electric reverse lockout to work. On the vehicle side, the extra wire will connect to a reverse light wire.
On the trailer side, the extra wire will attach to one of the wires on the solenoid. The other solenoid wire will need to be grounded to the trailer frame.
I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation of the vehicle side adapter.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
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Hopkins Endurance 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector - Trailer End - Ergonomic Design
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Hopkins
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Replacement Solenoid Valve for Dexter Brake Actuators with Reverse Lockouts
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Solenoid
- Valve
- Dexter
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