Older Pickup Will Not Power The Travel Trailers Lights
Question:
My 1994 Toyota pickup now tows a 2020 Jayco SLX trailer with LED lamps. My problem is my brake lamps and turn signals, thru the converter, are dim and not bright enough to make the trailer lamps work. The marker/taillamps are OK and normal brightness. Would a kit number C-55152 remedy this? Or do I need to backtrack and see if I have a pickup issue? Thank you for any help on this!
asked by: Russ K
Expert Reply:
If your vehicle operates on a 3-wire system, meaning there are separate brake and turn signals, then those signals will need to be combined to operate on 1 wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. The Curt Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, # C56236 will also ensure that your trailer's lights illuminate fully, even if your vehicle has pulse-width modulation (PWM) wiring.
You will need to use this with the Curt Powered Converter Wiring Kit, # C55152.
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Curt Powered Converter Wiring Kit - 15 Amp
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Curt Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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