Does Curt Trailer Wiring Have to be Powered by 2010 Volvo XC70 Battery
Updated 08/17/2022 | Published 08/16/2022
Question:
HI - Is there an alternate or temporary way to provide power to Item # C56386 other than connecting to the positive terminal on the battery? Maybe using the cigarette lighter or something? Its for a 2010 Volvo XC70 and I need to use it soon but dont have the means to get under the car right now. Thanks.
asked by: Rick
Expert Reply:
To install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56386 power you really need to run that wire up to the battery on your 2010 Volvo XC70. Any other circuit on your vehicle (like the cigarette lighter) won't have a high enough amperage rating to handle the lights on your trailer. You could potentially get away with using a different circuit on your vehicle for power but then you risk blowing that circuit which would result in power loss on your vehicle as well as the lights on your trailer so you'd be back to square on anyways.
It isn't always fun or easy but it's always best to follow the installation instructions completely to ensure everything works properly.
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- CURT
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