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Wiring a trailer for lights. At a minimum all trailers need at least 4 functions. So here i have an older trailer which needed some work along with re wiring the lights. 4 wires will give these functions so the simplest scheme is a 4 pin connector.

Fold the small piece of plastic atop the entire assembly to form an aesthetically pleasing connection. Place the wire you want to send power to in the clip and crimp down on the metal tab. The most common 4 wire connector is the 4 pin flat connector as shown here.

Attach the light pull the small black wire near the dual wires that go toward the rear light. Grab the little clips included in the kit to connect the wire moving from the side light to the central wire that moves toward the rear lights. Be sure to check with your local laws.

Fortunately almost all wires you need except for a brake controller wire connect to your vehicle s tail light assembly. Video tutorial on how to wire trailer lights. Repeat this process on the other side for full illumination of your.

In this case you will need a set of wiring taps and a pair of pliers. If there are absolutely no provisions for trailer lights you are electrically inclined or have a rough idea of how to wire trailer lights you might consider splicing into your existing wiring. This is a fairly simple setup no license plate light or clearance lights.