Date:         Wed, 6 Apr 2005 13:43:28 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: trailer and lights
Comments: To: Karl Ploessl <ploessl@SUNMAC.SPECT.UPENN.EDU>
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One of the most common used connectors is the flat 4 connector.  The euro
wiring uses what is called 5 wire.  You can buy an adapter (believe a list
member mentioned one on his store) that you simply open up the deck lid and
isolate the wires to one of the brake/signal light housings and splice in
with the clips provided.  You then have a flat 4 plug to fit most trailers.
Many (but not all) of the bigger connectors are for class three tows with
brakes.

jimt

On 4/6/05 13:31, "Karl Ploessl" <ploessl@SUNMAC.SPECT.UPENN.EDU> wrote:

> thanks Greg and to the others who answered. Still questions:
> 
> Did you tap into the single lines (brakes, taillight, signal)? Are
> you using relays, directly from battery? I looked into some
> commercial solutions and in the moment I am confused as I don't know
> how all these different plugs physically look (just looking at
> pictures is unfortunately is not a big help to me). And I found round
> ones (6 connections, 7 connections, flat 4...)
> 
>       Karl.

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