Topic: Wiring for trailer.

[whiteman]

Last night I wired my trailer to my suburban and let me tell you I am not a electrician.  I could not get my trailer lights to work as far as just the parking lights and i was told that i could run a wire from the positive side of my battery all the way back and hook it up for a constant power, but when I did that I burnt ny finger and melted the wire .  Pissed me off, so i ripped that wire out and tossed that idea.  I eventually got them to work.   I am now an electricaly chalenged individual      So why the hell did that idiot tell me it would work?

[notajeep]

Last night I wired my trailer to my suburban and let me tell you I am not a electrician.  I could not get my trailer lights to work as far as just the parking lights and i was told that i could run a wire from the positive side of my battery all the way back and hook it up for a constant power, but when I did that I burnt ny finger and melted the wire .  Pissed me off, so i ripped that wire out and tossed that idea.  I eventually got them to work.   I am now an electricaly chalenged individual      So why the hell did that idiot tell me it would work?

From the battery to what??

[Willy Mammoth]

Just be glad you are only messin with 12 volts !!

[brainlessfool]

Just be glad you are only messin with 12 volts !!

AMEN!

why do you whant power back there? it can be done. I put power back to my trailer and for my camper too.

[notajeep]

What kind of trailer??

[Brandon]

why would ya go all that way, just tap into your existing wiring...

Basically turn on blinkers and use test light to find wire, turn on headlights and use test light, etc..

[notajeep]

why would ya go all that way, just tap into your existing wiring...

Basically turn on blinkers and use test light to find wire, turn on headlights and use test light, etc..

 
 
   Part number: 13488
Description:
U-Haul 4-way Flat (tow vehicle side) wiring with the U-Haul patented piggyback feature that allows for hookup to trailers with 4-way flat wiring as well as classic bullet connections. Wiring connectors are included. Features:
• For all 2-wire lighting systems (brake and turn signal on same circuit)
 
• Built-in green LED test lights make it a snap to verify proper installation and assist in diagnosing any trailer lighting difficulties
 
• Bonded and pre-labeled wires for clean and easy installation
 
• Sold in box quantities only -
 
• Easy to understand instructions are right on the package
 $8.50 at any u-haul location.

[whiteman [OP]]

Ah screw it they work now, I'll worry about it next time.  Thank's any way.