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    Default For those with BRP Traile Module

    I have had to replace my trailer module a couple of times. BRP wants $148.00 for a new one. It is mad by Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation. I sent them an email asking if I could send them a defective module and have them refurbish it. Here is there reply.

    Unfortunately, we do not offer any service to refurbish these units. I do apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause, but our only option would be the purchase of a new unit. On a vehicle such as yours we have learned, from consumers like yourself, that the best option are the Power Converters. Part numbers 46365 and 46255, would be the ones we would typically see sold to be used on your vehicle. If you would like to discuss this with a member of our Product Support Team, please call 800-835-0129.

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    Josh Brothers | Tech Support Supervisor
    Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation | 428 Peyton Street, Emporia, KS 66801
    P: 800.835.0129 Ext. 8232 | F: 800.444.6779 | Email: josh.brothers@hopkinsmfg.com

    https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...onverter+46365

    https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-46255...onverter+46255

    Both are under $45.00 you will have change the plugs.
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    Sure just replace the module with another Hopkins one or another brand if you wish. This has come up many times before. As you say a lot cheaper.

    If you keep burning out modules maybe you should fix the trailer first. Then the module should last the life of the Spyder.

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    Default MODULE FAILURE

    I might be wrong on this - but I seem to recall this type of thing occurring because of GROUNDING FAILURES ......ie. people were using the ball and coupler as the GROUND connection from trailer to Spyder - RATHER than having a direct solid connector wire doing the GROUND connection from Trailer wiring system to Spyder wiring system ....... Mike

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    Right you are Mike, been at this many years and most the time with trailer wiring issues the ground is the culprit.

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    If anyone is interested, I have information on how to make your own fully isolated 5 wire to 4 wire trailer converter. I'm planning on making one myself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveLaoyster View Post
    If anyone is interested, I have information on how to make your own fully isolated 5 wire to 4 wire trailer converter. I'm planning on making one myself.
    Are you going to make it like I did. Plug and play just like the BRP one.

    Trailer Harness.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by billybovine View Post
    Are you going to make it like I did. Plug and play just like the BRP one.

    Trailer Harness.jpg
    You did a real nice job with that. What I'm planning is just to make the module so I have a spare if mine fails. Then I'll just wire it in to the harness that's in now.
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    Shorty antenna
    Ultraguard half cover
    Gremlin bell from my son
    Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
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