How To Wire a Truck Bed Converted to a Trailer
Updated 11/11/2020 | Published 11/08/2020
Question:
I have an old Toyota pickup bed that has been converted into a trailer. Id like to use the tail lights from the pickup as my lights. My tow vehicle has a 4-pin connector. What do I need to make this work? Simpler is better. I dont NEED to have full functionality of the trailer lights. Brake, turn, and tail lights only are ok. Thank you.
asked by: Karl
Helpful Expert Reply:
In order to convert the tail lights on the truck bed to trailer tail lights you'll first need to start with a wiring harness, the 20 Ft 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness part # A20WB. Then, depending on whether or not the brake and turn signals are run through different bulbs/wires you may or may not need a converter, the Vehicle to Vehicle Tail Light Converter part # 118158. If the signals are separate you will need the converter but if they are combined you can just hardwire in the above harness.
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20 Ft 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness - Wishbone Style - 30" Ground
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