Could Amp Wiring be Used to Power Trailer Wiring for 2016 Ford Escape
Published 11/27/2019
Question:
I have a 2016 ford escape se. I already have a 4 gauge power wire ran directly to the battery powering a stereo amplifier. Can I tap into the power from the amplifier and save the hassle of running another power wire all the way to the front of the car?
asked by: Noah M
Helpful Expert Reply:
Technically yes you could use the amp wire you have now to power the Curt trailer wiring connector part # C56335 for your 2016 Ford Escape. That said if your amp is being pushed really hard and at the amperage draw limit of your 4 gauge wiring your trailer lights might stop working. Most likely you'd see them fade in and out. If your wiring is way overkill for your amp like most are you'd never run into this problem.
Be sure to run the included inline fuse on the wiring before it gets to the amp wiring.
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