How to Provide Power to Trailer Reverse Lights

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How do I connect back up lights

asked by: Joe

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To connect back up lights you need to have a 7-way trailer connector on both your trailer and tow vehicle. On a 7-way the reverse lights are powered by the center pin. To connect reverse lights to the trailer's 7-way you can use 16 gauge wire # 16-1-1, or 14 gauge # DW07550-1 if you have a longer trailer. Both are sold by the foot.

If you need reverse lights a couple of popular options are the Optronics LED Backup Light # BUL10CB for an LED that uses a 2-wire pigtail # A45CB to connect. If you'd rather incandescent lights the Optronics Oval Trailer Back Up Light # BU70CB with the 3-wire pigtail # A45PB. Both lights can mount using a grommet # A70GB or bracket # BK70BB.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

The reverse light pin on a traditional 7-way trailer connector, like part #PK11893 or a factory connector if that's what you have on your 2018 Ram, is the center pin. Take a look at the picture I attached that shows all the pin functions. To add…

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We do have a solution for you, however, you will not be able to power reverse lights on a trailer with a 4-pin trailer connector. The reverse lights on a trailer must receive power from the reverse lights on the tow vehicle. To do this, you will want…

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Hello Xiaoming, Yes, we do have the Dexter K71-622-00 available, though it's under a different part number for our site. What you need is the following: - Dexter Replacement Trailer Axle Spindle Retainer Kit #DX82CR This includes two D washers,…

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The easiest brake controller to install by far is the Curt Echo #C51180 because you simply plug it in at the 7-Way on the rear of your 2017 Ford F-150 and then pair it to your Apple or Android smart device via Bluetooth. If you don't always plan…

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You can convert your RV to separate turn signals and/or LED operation in a couple of ways, depending on how much wiring modification you care to do. Any of your existing lights can be converted to LED operation by swapping out the incandescent bulbs…

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I would be happy to help you find the right connector. It is behind the dash at the very top of your console on your 2019 Ford E-350. You will need to pop that panel out and the connector you are looking for will be plugged into the insert. I have…

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In order to use your reverse lights as utility lights you would have to have a separate 12 volt power wire running to the lights. You would need a switch and you would need diodes to prevent back feeding. You would need to run some wire from the 12…

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I can certainly help you with that. Since the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part #C55384 is a 4-way connector the four functions will be Yellow for the left turn and brake, Green is for right turn and brake, Brown is for running lights,…

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