Date:         Sun, 12 Jul 2015 15:54:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: help powered trailer converter
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http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-48845-Tail-Light-Converter/dp/B0002RNSPK

is just the converter gadget you will need to connect the vanagon wiring
with separate brake and turn signal bulbs to typical trailers that share
the brake and turn signals.

I just used those inline wire taps someone else linked to above, did not
need the powered converter device.
Edward

On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 3:43 PM, William Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote:

> This is a more expensive route but simple.
>
>
> http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories/74-new-taillight-harness/#.VaLDLyPD_qA
>  On Jul 11, 2015 1:26 PM, "Spencer Allen" <spencervw@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi all. I want to wire up a flat 4 plug pig tail for towing a trailer on
> > my 85 Westy. Should I use a powered converter or just use a non powered
> > plug and splice in to the tail/brake turn wires? If I use the powered
> plug
> > where will the heavy red wire splice to? Anyone have a diagram for
> hooking
> > up a trailer plug in an 85 ? I probably can figure it out but don't want
> to
> > butcher the wiring. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
> > Spencer
> > 85 Westy
> >
>