What is the Purpose of Running a Wire to the Battery on a Powered Trailer Wiring Harness Install
Question:
what is the purpose of the power connection to the battery for the t-one harness? all i want is a harness to operate a small trailers rear stop, brake and backup lights. what harness should i purchase. i have a 2013 ford escape
asked by: Tim
Expert Reply:
On some vehicles like your 2013 Ford Escape it has been determined that the electrical system cannot or should not handle the load from its own tail lights and the trailer lights as well so they need a powered converter. These converters like the Tow Ready Wiring harness part # 118566 get power for the trailer lights primarily from the vehicle battery. This protects the vehicle electronics. They only use your vehicle taillights as signal wires.
I attached an FAQ on routing the power wire for converters as well as an install video for the # 118566 for you to check out also.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
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