Converting a 5 Pin Trailer Connector on a Motorcycle To a 4-way Flat on Trailer

Updated 08/24/2015 | Published 08/23/2015

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Question:

I have a 4 wire flat plug on my trailer, I have a 5 wire 5 pin hoping plug on my motorcycle, what kind of converter do I need?

asked by: Pete

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, however we do not currently carry a vehicle 5-way to a trailer 4-way adapter. In order to connect your motorcycle to your trailer, you will want to create an adapter.

To provide your trailer with a 4-way flat connector, you will want to use the Tow Ready Upgraded Circuit Protected Taillight Converter # 119178. The wires that come out of the harness's converter will be connected to a 5-way trailer connector.

If the 5 pin on your motorcycle is round, you will want to use part # PK11501. If the 5 pin on your motorcycle is flat, you will want to use # HM47910.

When connecting the wires from one harness to the other, you will want to match them up function to function. To protect the connections, you will want to wrap them in electrical tape. To protect all of the wires, you can use wire loom # 7509-10.

I have attached a help article on trailer wiring for you.

expert reply by: Victoria B