Towing Wiring

[MikeyJ]

What are you all using for wiring connections for towing? McHitch has a two piece circuit but it costs around $100. There has to be a better way. Any suggestions???

[kbran]

What are you all using for wiring connections for towing? McHitch has a two piece circuit but it costs around $100. There has to be a better way. Any suggestions???

Try this one http://www.etrailer.com/p-118146.htm .

Here is an tech article on how to wire the modulite http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=503

[Leadwolf56]

Check Rivco's website, they have a 5 wire relay. It depends on what kind of trailer you're pulling and what kind of connector you're using. I have both as I pulled a cargo trailer and now have a camper and they use different types of plugs and wiring. Either one is very easy to install.

[juggler]

Try this one [/url]http://www.etrailer.com/p-118146.htm .

Here is an tech article on how to wire the modulite http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=503

 

I have essentially the same module install on my bike. It was real easy to install. I bought some wire wrap at Radio Shack and wrapped the wires that run back under the trunk. I did the rear wire run a little different than in that tech article. I already have run extra wires running into the tail light/license plate areas and there isn't enough extra room to squeeze yet another set through the hole in the fender, so I kept my wires snug up to the bottom of the trunk and us a Velcro strap to keep the plug tucked up out of sight when not in use. I simply strapped the wires to the chrome that hold the trunk. When not is use you can not see the wire plug and when in use I loop the wire from the trailer over my right antenna mount and plug it in. Then none of the wiring ever rubs on my paint.

 

Cheers,

[MikeyJ]

Both of my trailers have motorcycle 5 wire plugs (separate brake and turn signal), so the Modulite won't do. I'll go look up the Rivco page.