Parts Needed to Wire Lighting Functions When Flat Towing a 1997 Nissan Pickup Truck

Updated 05/31/2011 | Published 05/27/2011

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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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$47.94

2-to-3 Tail Light Converter for Towed Vehicles w/ Incandescent Tail Lights

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$38.14

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors

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Roadmaster Hy-Power Diodes (Qty 2)

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Question:

I want to run my wiring from motorhome and hook into rear tale lights of pickup. Is this what I need? Thank You!

asked by: Larry C

Expert Reply:

The Hopkins Vehicle Wiring Harness, # HM43505, is for the Nissan if it were towing a trailer and needed to power the trailer lights. Instead, there are a couple of different options for when you are towing the Nissan and need lights.

Since you mentioned that you wanted to power the Nissan lights, you will want to use a diode kit, # RM-154. Installing this kit will put the turn signals and brake lights on the same bulb and the running lights will be on a separate bulb. If you want the turn signals to be separate, you will need 2 additional diodes, # RM-792, and Tail Light Converter, # 118158. I have included an FAQ article that explains both methods for you to view.

expert reply by: Michael H