How Do I Separate the Brake and Turn Signals on a Utility Trailer?

Published 07/28/2026

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Question:

How do I have separate brake lights and turn signals on my utility trailer which is pulled by 2022 Ram 3500 4X4 srw 6.4L std cab long bed?

asked by: Robert S

Expert Reply:

Hi Robert,

If your trailer's brake and turn signal use the same wire, but you need to separate the signals, you can use a taillight converter like the Curt 2-to-3 Taillight Converter part # C56196. The converter will take the combined signals from the trailer and create separate outputs for the left turn, right turn, brake, and tail/running lights.

If you're trying to separate the amber turn signals while keeping the red brake lights, the converter will need to be installed on the trailer between the 7-way connector and the trailer lights.

Are you trying to separate the amber lights or the functions of the red taillights?

expert reply by: Claire H