Date:         Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:34:23 -0600
Reply-To:     Steve Williams <steve@WILLIAMSITCONSULTING.COM>
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From:         Steve Williams <steve@WILLIAMSITCONSULTING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Trailer wiring
Comments: To: Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@gmail.com>
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Hi,

I just used the splice connectors that came with the adapter.  I don't
really like them, but for now, it's quick and got me going.  I feel
better that they are sealed inside the black plastic box where all the
connections are made so at least they are weather and dust protected.

Cheers,
Steve W.

On 23/06/2020 3:52 a.m., Thomas Casal wrote:
> Thanks Steve. Are you guys using the splice connectors or soldering
> them in?
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 7:45 PM Steve Williams
> <steve@williamsitconsulting.com
> <mailto:steve@williamsitconsulting.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hi,
>
>     Not cheap, but I've used 3 of them on 3 different vehicles and it
>     "just
>     works".
>
>     On my Westy, I stole power from the positive of the alternator and
>     the
>     rest in the black junction box.
>
>     Check Amazon (or wherever) for:
>
>     Hopkins 46255 Power Taillight Converter
>
>     Cheers,
>     Steve W.
>
>     On 21/06/2020 2:18 p.m., Thomas Casal wrote:
>     > Sorry to bother everyone on a Sunday. Trying to wire up my
>     trailer cuz I’m
>     > Moving next week. So I finally have to try and get this done.
>     The dang
>     > trailers been sitting in my garage for 4 years cuz I was pretty
>     sure this
>     > simple job would be a pain in the neck and it is.
>     >
>     > I’m  using the wiring harness from goWesty pretty generic wiring
>     harness as
>     > expected. I made my connections in the black junction box. I
>     used mostly 16
>     > to 14 gauge splice connectors the ones that snap closed and one
>     18 to 20
>     > for the white ground to brown ground splice because the 16
>     wasn’t able to
>     > penetrated the plastic sheath and contact the tin. I was hoping
>     that was
>     > the issue when I found it but nada. I spliced it to the skinny
>     ground wire
>     > where the white connector is could that be the issue? it’s where
>     the two
>     > ground wires connect to the one in the white connector. I
>     quadruple checked
>     > everything as far as wire to wire that’s all good. I’m guessing
>     the splice
>     > connectors aren’t working or am I missing something? Before I go
>     using
>     > regular butt connectors and cutting wires I figured I’d ask for
>     words of
>     > wisdom from the tribe. I was even thinking of getting the splice
>     connectors
>     > that have the little plug on the side maybe they work better I
>     dunno? Any
>     > words or wisdom from the tribe is greatly appreciated. Peace and
>     happy
>     > Father’s Day.
>