Wiring for trailer

[Guest RJBuffett]

I ride a 2000 Royal Star and I just purchase a tow behind trailer. The trailer comes with the standard 4 wire connector. Does anyone know of a site where I can get the info on how to hook up the four wire connector on the bike or if anyone has wired their bike to hook up the four wire connector.

[Monsta]

If you check your local Wal-Mart, ACE Hardware or NAPA you may find the Hoppy's connectors needed to do what you need to do.

 

There are basically two different kinds. Both convert the RSV's 5-wire system to a 4-wire system.

 

Hoppy's #46255 completely isolates the trailer's circuits from the bike's circuits and requires a fused wire from the battery.(included)

 

The other (I cannot remember the number) is a straight connector that doesn't separate the lights from the trailer from the lights on the bike.It is easier to install (a bit) but if you have a problem with the trailer lights then you run the risk of having the bike's like go out as well.

 

I used both. The isolator (46255) didn't work on my bike for some reason. Other users here claim that some work and some don't. Because I was eager to get it going I used the direct connect route. Sucked having to cut everything and start all over...

 

I recently (yesterday) replaced my trailer lights with LEDs and feel that will reduce the chances of things going bad as well as reducing the draw on the bike's system.

 

What kind of trailer did you get?

[dynodon]

U-haul stores have a good selection of adapters and plugs etc.

 

Don

[fcwc]

I used a trailer relay isolation package from Electrical Connection. Please try web link below.

 

http://www.electricalconnection.com/wire-harnesses/hrns-trailer.htm

 

My trailer was wired for a 5 wire system.(brake and running lights are separate) I used a round 5 hole plug connector. Please see Auto Zone web site link below.

 

http://www.autozone.com/R,NONAPP1089/store,220/shopping/accessoryProductDetail.htm

[Guest RJBuffett]

Thanks for all the help. And for Monsta I bought a Nightrider from Allstatetrailiers in South Carolina

[Guest RJBuffett]

I used a trailer relay isolation package from Electrical Connection. Please try web link below.

 

http://www.electricalconnection.com/wire-harnesses/hrns-trailer.htm

 

My trailer was wired for a 5 wire system.(brake and running lights are separate) I used a round 5 hole plug connector. Please see Auto Zone web site link below.

 

http://www.autozone.com/R,NONAPP1089/store,220/shopping/accessoryProductDetail.htm

Do you need just the isolation package?

[fcwc]

You should need both of these items.

 

p/n 07660 Trailer Relay Isolation Package

*must order sub-harness for use*

 

p/n 07663 Universal Sub-harness

[Guest RJBuffett]

You should need both of these items.

 

p/n 07660 Trailer Relay Isolation Package

*must order sub-harness for use*

 

p/n 07663 Universal Sub-harness

 

Thanks for all your help