Best Place To Set A Ground On A Utility Trailer
Question:
For a utility trailer is it okay to connect a ground wire from each of the two tail lights to the ground wire coming out of the trailer four way connector instead of using the trailer frame as a ground?
asked by: Randy
Expert Reply:
You should have no problems connecting the ground wire from your light to the main ground circuit on your utility trailer. Though we typically recommend using a Ring Terminal # DW05702-1 and a Self Tapping Screw # FA1131822 to ground it to your trailer frame as this will give you a better connection. You could also ground through the mounting studs that are in direct contact with the trailer frame or by having a jumper wire ran from the lamp to the trailer frame.
If you have any further questions please feel free to reach back out to me and I would be more than happy to further assist you.
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Ring Terminal -16-14 Gauge - 1/4" Ring ID - Qty. 1
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- Wire Connectors
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- 1/4 Inch Diameter
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Self-Tapping Screw - 1/4" -14 x 3/4" Long - Zinc
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- Trailer Wiring
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- Ground Screw
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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- 4 Flat
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