Best Way to Access Reverse Lamp Circuit When Installing Hopkins Smart Hitch Back-Up Camera System

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I have watched several install videos on this camera and I havent seen anyone run a wire to the reverse light. Only wiring they do is attaching the 7 prong t into the 7 prong wiring harness on the truck. Do you attach a wire to the reverse light on the truck?

asked by: Bill L

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Expert Reply:

Actually, by plugging inline between the vehicle wiring harness and the 7-way, the camera system gains access to the reverse light circuit. If the vehicle doesn't have a 7-way trailer connector, the connector can be cut off and the camera can be hardwired by tapping the red wire into the reverse light circuit, and grounding the black wire.

expert reply by: Mike L

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