How to Install Load Resistors

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How to hook up resisters on an Airstream travel trailer with led lights. They only omit .1 ohm. The controller needs minimum of 1 ohm.

asked by: Harvey L

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I have added a diagram for you which details how to install the Putco LED Light Bulb Load-Resistors # DI34ZR.

The LEDs will have one power wire and one ground wire; all you need to do is tap one end of the load resistor into the power wire and the other end will either ground to the trailer or the ground wire from the bulb.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I think a simple adapter may solve your problem. Since your trailer with LED lights has a 4-Way flat connector, you will need the 7-Way to 5-Way and 4-Way Trailer Adapter for VW, Audi and Porsche Towing Trailers with LED Lights #C35FR. This adapter…

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Hey Ben, We have seen this issue many times with all different types of vehicles. It typically is the fact that the LED lights do not pull enough power for your vehicle to read that they are connected. For a fix for that the Curt 7-way adapter,…

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Hey Mike, This is a relatively common but super frustrating issue and the solution comes in the form of load resistors like #DI34ZR. Installing a resistor on each of the circuits of your LED hitch cover will eliminate the error messages you're…

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Hey Brandon, thanks for reaching out. If you’re looking for a load resistor that can handle the elements on a boat trailer, the ARC LED Load Resistor #ARC22VR is a solid option. It is not specifically rated as submersible, but it has an anodized…

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LED type trailer lights use very little power, about one-tenth the amount required by standard incandescent light bulbs. This can cause some wiring systems to not "see" the trailer lights because their current draw is so low. In some cases…

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The Diamond LED Light Bulb Load-Resistor Kit #DI34ZR wires in parallel with each trailer lighting circuit. For a trailer with LED lighting (that does not present the same electrical load as an incandescent type bulb) you will wire one resistor inline…

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There's not a wiring diagram for the ARC Lighting Load Resistor for LED Lights - Quick Splice #ARC22VR however the installation is pretty simple. All you're going to need to do is take one end of the resistor and connect it to the ground on…

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Hi Chase, great question. For your setup, you’ll want to install one load resistor #DI34ZR (which includes two resistors) on each turn signal circuit (left and right) since those are the circuits that typically cause hyper-flashing or detection…

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Answer 9

The LED taillights often have this hyperflashing issue. To solve it, you simply need to add a load resistor like #DI34ZR. You will need one resistor for each side and this kit comes with 2. This will draw more power from your system so you won't…

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Answer 10

The 2019 Ford F-150 trailer wiring DOES NOT like trailers with LED taillights or lightbars that attach to the vehicle and use trailer wiring for activation. This is a problem we saw first with German vehicles a while back and an adapter was made to…

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Answer 11

It sounds like it's possible that the brake light wire from your 3rd brake light might be coming into contact with the electric brake wire on the trailer. The brake controller on your truck will send an intermentent, extremely small amount of…

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Answer 12

You are correct that load resistors like part #P230004C will fix your issue. I reached out to my contact at Horizon Global, who owns both Bargman and Tekonsha, and he said that it sounds like you have a current path in the mechanical switch system on…

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