Does Power Wire for Trailer Wiring Harness Have to Run to Vehicle Battery 2013 Toyota Sienna
Updated 05/28/2015 | Published 05/26/2015
Question:
I was looking installation videos for the hitch and wiring harness for the 2013 Toyota Sienna. I have a question about the wiring. There is a light and 12 volt outlet on the passenger side near the taillight, can this be used instead of running the wire directly to the battery? Thanks,
asked by: Tim G
Helpful Expert Reply:
We do not recommend using the 12 volt power outlet in the trunk area for connection of a powered circuit protected wiring harness, like the Curt Powered Converter, item # C56106. The purpose of the power wire is to eliminate the power draw on the vehicles electrical system and sensitive circuitry. Providing power directly from the vehicle battery is the only way to eliminate the draw on the vehicle electrical system.
If you use the 12 volt power outlet in the trunk area, the harness would work, but if there were a short on the installed trailer wiring harness or trailer you would be putting the vehicle electrical system at risk.
I attached a help article on routing the power wire for you to check out as well.
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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- Vehicle End Connector
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