Ready to wire trailer

[wannarsv]

O.K. I'm ready to start cutting wires. What do I need to get to convert from 5 wire to 4 wire. i have checked @ trac supply & they don't have a converter. I have a 2 gen & HF tag along.

Thanks all, Mel

[Sylvester]

Why change from 5 to 4? Use the 5 wire system by adding independent brake lights. I was surprised at how simple it was when I wired my trailer.

 

[playboy]

Don't cut anything on the bike and get one of these http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php? Then wire either 4 or 5

[M61A1MECH]

Shameless plug for my harnesses, I really do hate to hear it when folks say they cut into their harness when there is no reason to do so, at least for the bikes I can out fit fit with an aux harness.

[wannarsv]

I didn't cut it...I did get one of your harnesses. I guess I worded that wrong sorry...but that is normal for me. I guess what I need to know is where do I get the converter from I've looked around some & can't seem to find one. Part #'s would be good. I tried to search for info but couldn't find anything definite. O.K. this is the second edit...What the heck is wrong with me today.....I'm more of a goof-ball than normal.

 

Thanks Guys, Mel

Edited May 29, 2013 by wannarsv
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[dacheedah]

I agree don't cut, now I like a 5 to 4 so I run a 4 flat. My trailer has a high center brake light that I wired up with some diodes and relays but I can plug it into anything else and pull it. What you want is the lights isolated , like the Hopkins 46255, autozone, walmart , farm and fleet. . . should have one that works

[Monty]

I just did mine today too. I used the Hopkins part#48895, from AutoZone, which will work with both LED and incandescent lighting. The way I did mine, I now have a pigtail in the rear for both 4-wire & 5-wire trailers. I like being versatile. Converter was $24.95.

 

The thing that will mess you up, is the bike harness colors are the same color, but different function.

 

Bike Harness next to battery...

 

Black=ground

Yellow=brake...This is where the red wire from the converter ties in.

Blue=tail/running light

Brown= Left Turn

Green=Right Turn

[dacheedah]

You really want to isolate your circuits , 46365 isolates them so if you have a short on trailer side it does not damage bike side wiring.

[Jayceesfolly]

I bought this converter for my HF trailer and it works perfectly. All trailer lights run off separate circuit to protect the bikes wiring. I put a fuse in line with the red wire.

Good company to deal with and quick shipping. P and R Carriages on eBay.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trailer-Light-Isolated-Power-Supply-Converter-5-to-4-wire-PM32-/290660635436?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43acb9532c&vxp=mtr

 

Jim

[meach]

I used the powered Hopkins 46255 converter from Amazon for around 38$. The only one I could find in local auto store (Pep boys) was 50$, none other had it or any other brand (autozone, advance auto, etc). I originally wired up a different converter I had laying around the garage but went with the powered model after I was messing with trailer lights and shorted one out which blew fuse on bike, no more of that. With the powered converter all the lights are also brighter on my HF (I added some additional LED's)

[wannarsv]

Thanks for all the info......Ya'll are the best

[Mike G in SC]

Thanks for this thread.

I have a "new" trailer that is hooked up "different" and my RSV is hard wired for Turn/Run Brake LED, and already wired for trailer. But not good with the new trailer.

(but the trailer works with my car.)

I have Steve K's harness and been emailing with him.

Will likely use the ebay (thanks Jcfolly) converter and do a fresh run from the harness.

 

Thanks, Mike G.

[Jayceesfolly]

Mike G:

 

The converter worked great for me and it was cheap. R and P Carriages shipped right away and were great to work with. Would definitely purchase from them again. They also have some great LED lights ("safety chrome" to me) that are very reasonably priced and are good quality.

 

 

Jim

[Flyinfool]

Mike G:

 

The converter worked great for me and it was cheap. R and P Carriages shipped right away and were great to work with. Would definitely purchase from them again. They also have some great LED lights ("safety chrome" to me) that are very reasonably priced and are good quality.

 

 

Jim

 

Troublemaker........

You had to mention R&P Carriages where I could see it. I had forgotten about them........

I want to make a run down there to get a new axle assembly with 7 inch electric brakes to add to my HF trailer. They seem to have a lot of stuff at good prices. You can never have to many lights.

Tonight (weather permitting) I am adding an 11 LED center brake light to my trailer with a controller circuit board to make the center brake light work correctly.

[M61A1MECH]

Jeff

Do not forget about my offer, it is still sitting here waiting to go.

[dave_wells]

Don't cut anything on the bike and get one of these http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php? Then wire either 4 or 5

 

Real simple to install

I ordered it and had it in 2 days

[Flyinfool]

I just finished a complete rewire on my trailer including the center brake light and my nifty controller module so that the light will work correctly.

 

I have enough parts to make one more controller...........

[Mike G in SC]

I bought this converter for my HF trailer and it works perfectly. All trailer lights run off separate circuit to protect the bikes wiring. I put a fuse in line with the red wire.

Good company to deal with and quick shipping. P and R Carriages on eBay.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trailer-Light-Isolated-Power-Supply-Converter-5-to-4-wire-PM32-/290660635436?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43acb9532c&vxp=mtr

 

Jim

 

Jim, Thanks again for that link.

Steve K had suggested an isolator to protect the bike wiring. But, also, my bike is wired for run/turn/brake and was complicating hookup to my new trailer. I got same isolator and, with Steve's harness, all is good.

I did put the isolator under the seat and, basically ran a trailer extension to the tail of the bike. And, yep quick turnaround from their Ebay shop.

 

Mike

[Brake Pad]

, LETS SEE THESE TRAILERS !!!!!

[Mike G in SC]

Oh, Pics.

First two are the new trailer (new to me) 2010 Towblazer. (same unit as a model of Escalade, different seller)

I ran up to Jersey to pick it up in April. Have only towed it local but,,,, very nice.

On the rear/bottom is a LED light bar that made me rewire the bike.

 

Last pic is my Harbor Freight with Sears Cargo shell. I've had it a few years. Was time for an upgrade. Still in good shape. I will probably put it in the classifieds soon.

 

Mike G.

Edited June 9, 2013 by Mike G in SC

[Jayceesfolly]

Mike:

 

Here is my trailer. I put the plug under the license plate which holds it in place. Just a zip tie to the corner of the plate frame to keep it tucked under when I am not using it. I had about 200 lbs in it for the trip to Don's MD and got 39 MPG @ 65 MPH. Ran most of the distance with the cruise.

 

 

Jim