What is a trailer wiring connector?
What is a trailer wiring connector?
While some vehicles may not be equipped with a standard trailer wiring connector, they may have a special socket specifically intended for installing wiring, provided by the vehicle manufacturer. A custom wiring connector uses a single plug to plug into this factory socket and provide a standard trailer wiring connector.
What kind of wire do you use for a utility trailer?
Trailer Wiring Adapters The T-One connectors and hardwire kits all use a 4-pole trailer connector. This connector is most common among the smaller utility trailers and can easily be adapted to match the larger 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole styles. Using an adapter lets you avoid having to splice into the vehicle’s wiring system.
What color is the ground wire on a 4 flat trailer?
Note: The ground wire color for a 4-flat plug is white and should be properly grounded at the trailer tongue. Read the complete rewiring guide for more. 5-pin trailer wiring is very similar to 4-pin wiring, but it adds in a blue wire for the reverse or backup lights.
What type of flat connector do I need for my trailer?
Most standard light duty trailers will use a 4-pole flat connector. 5-Way connectors are available allowing the basic hookup of the three lighting functions (running, turn, and brake) and, besides the ground, one pin is available to provide support for another function.
What is a 4 pole flat connector on a trailer?
4-Way connectors are available allowing the basic hookup of the three lighting functions (running, turn, and brake lights) plus one pin is provided for a ground wire. Most standard light duty trailers will use a 4-pole flat connector.
What is tratrailer wiring made of?
Trailer wiring and cable from Waytek Wire is composed of stranded copper inner conductors insulated for flexibility. The standard green jacketed PVS makes our trailer cable resistant to abrasions, tears, oil, gas, moisture and acid.
How many wires do I need to hook up a trailer?
At a minimum, all trailers need at least 4 functions: Tail lights, Brake lights, Left & Right signals. 4 wires will give these functions, so the simplest scheme is a 4-pin connector. The most common 4 wire connector is the 4-Pin Flat Connector as shown here.
What does the brown wire go to on a trailer?
The Brown Wire goes to the lights that are always ON as you travel. These are the running lights, the low intensity portion of the tail lights, side markers, and corner markers. Also, if used, the sets of 3 lights central in front and back of the trailer. Check local laws for requirements on which lights your trailer needs.
What happens when a trailer connector gets wet?
Trailer connectors get wet, causing too many amps to be pulled through the converter. Water can unite all 4 wires on the trailer connector causing it to draw too many amps. This often happens when a boat trailer is backed into water with the trailer wiring still connected to the vehicle.
