Why Would Trailer Wiring Have an Extra Ground Wire
Updated 07/17/2019 | Published 07/15/2019
Question:
My trailer plug has 5 connections total but there are two whit e ground wires running to one of the 5 connections. Why 2 ground wires?
asked by: Rob
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Expert Reply:
Since you can't "over ground" a wiring circuit but you can definitely not provide enough of a ground to allow it to function the extra ground wire is like insurance. It just helps ensure you don't end up with an insufficient ground scenario.
I attached a couple help articles on trailer wiring for you to check out as well for more info.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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