Wiring Harness To Pull A Trailer With A Harley Touring

Question:

harley touring wire harness to pull trailer

asked by: Denns C

Expert Reply:

Hello Denns, I can definitely point you in the right direction for a wiring harness for your Harley Touring. You did not mention what kind of trailer connector you need, and basically there are two possible scenarios.

If the trailer has a standard 4-Way connector and tail lights that combine the stop and turn signals (most trailers in the U.S.) then you will need to use a converter to convert the motorcycle 3 wire system down to a 2 wire system that combines stop and turn signal. I suggest using a Powered Modulite Converter, item # C59496, for this application. This converter is powered by the battery on the bike and will protect the bikes sensitive circuitry from overload when towing. I have provided installation instructions below.

If the trailer you plan to tow has separate yellow turn signal lights installed on it then you will need to use a 5 wire connector on the motorcycle and the trailer. The Pollak 5-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket for the Vehicle End item # PK11502, and the Pollak 5-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Connector for theTrailer End, item # PK11501, can be used to wire the bike and trailer. The fifth wire is used to wire the dedicated stoplight circuit from the motorcycle to the trailer.

expert reply by: Jesse M