Can the Ground Wire On the Hopkins Endurance Easy-Pull Harness Be Shortened

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Usually the ground is shorter than the other wires. I need a full length 25 feet as its going on a boat trailer and Ive had issues with corrosion.. thanks

asked by: Julian S

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In regards to the Hopkins Endurance Easy-Pull Harness part # HM38136, the ground wire (black with white stripe) is the same length as the other wires which is 25'. If you don't want to run the ground wire to the rear of the trailer you could easily trim this and attach it where you see fit.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

For a high-quality wiring and lighting setup on your boat trailer I recommend going with the LED Trailer Light Kit #TL16RK but then swapping out the wiring for the Easy-Pull Harness #HM38136 so it's easier to disconnect your wiring and also…

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Answer 2

It sounds to me like you are experiencing the hyperflashing phenomenon that can occur with LED lights. In this case I recommend wiring in load resistors, like part #ALEDRST1B, to the left turn, right turn, and running light circuits of your trailer.…

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Answer 3

Your utility trailer has a wishbone wiring harness therefore, in order to replace the connector you will need the Quick Fix (TM) 4 Pole Flat Trailer End part #HMC20031. There is an extra running light wire on the wishbone harness that runs down each…

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Answer 4

There are many ways you can secure wires to a trailer. I would not recommend the use of tape as it will wear out quickly when exposed to the elements. Soldering is also not recommended because it is a more permanent method and you may need to change…

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Typically 4-way wiring consists of 18 and 16 gauge wires. For a 4-way that has all 16 gauge wire you would want the Wesbar 4-Pole Flat Connector #W787264. The part #HM38138 uses 18 gauge for all wires but the white that uses 16 gauge.

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Answer 6

It seems like you may have the incorrect wiring connector and the harness in the photo is not the correct fit. For your 2015 Lincoln Navigator, the correct wiring adapter is #22292 for your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. If you have the factory 7-way or…

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Answer 7

You have what is called a wishbone harness like #A20WB. This type of harness take the running light circuit and splits it at the trailer connector so that you do not have to run a jumper wire from one tail light to the other. The yellow/brown wire is…

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Answer 8

If you're comparing the Tailair Rota-Flex that replaces a 1621 or 1621HD Lippert pin box, part #LC328330, with the MORryde equivalent (part #MR64VR for 5th-wheel trailers with up to 11,500-lb GVWR, and part #MR84VR for 5th-wheel trailers with…

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Answer 9

I have never seen a connection like that for a 4-way. Regardless of the pin size the slot is internal to the plug on the connection point instead of external as on current 4-Pole Round Connector #PK11404. I recommend replacing the connection with a…

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Answer 10

To fix the 4 way connections you cut off, I recommend the Quick Fix 4 Pole Flat Car and Trailer Ends #48195. If you want to add the LED test lights so you know your vehicle side is working, you can use the Hopkins Endurance Quick-Fix Replacement…

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Can the Ground Wire On the Hopkins Endurance Easy-Pull Harness Be Shortened

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