BRP trailer wire harness

[Dgjason]

I read on another thread that someone who used the BRP trailer wire harness had problems with the module and needed to replace the BRP module with a generic one. He was told by his dealer that it happened because he was pulling a non BRP trailer. Has anyone else experienced this problem. I am about to install a BRP Hitch and harness and will also tow a non BRP trailer.

Dennis

[SpyderAnn01]

One of the problems with the BRP harness is that they use a non standard connection. First they had a 9-pin round and now they have a 4 pin square. Normal trailers have a 4 pin flat/rectangular fitting. So if you are going to pull a non BRP trailer you will have to change one of the connections.

[billybovine]

I read on another thread that someone who used the BRP trailer wire harness had problems with the module and needed to replace the BRP module with a generic one. He was told by his dealer that it happened because he was pulling a non BRP trailer. Has anyone else experienced this problem. I am about to install a BRP Hitch and harness and will also tow a non BRP trailer.

Dennis

The dealer is incorrect. There is no difference in function of the BRP module to any other module. Currently BRP is using a Hopkins 5 to 4 isolating converter. Same as is available in auto parts stores as part of a universal converter kit. At one time BRP had a large number of their converters fail. It did not matter what kind of trailer it was. That is when, I believe, they changed to the Hopkins converter. I don't think there have been any problems since BRP made the change.

[Dgjason]

The dealer is incorrect. There is no difference in function of the BRP module to any other module. Currently BRP is using a Hopkins 5 to 4 isolating converter. Same as is available in auto parts stores as part of a universal converter kit. At one time BRP had a large number of their converters fail. It did not matter what kind of trailer it was. That is when, I believe, they changed to the Hopkins converter. I don't think there have been any problems since BRP made the change.

Thanks Billy, that helps with not worrying about it failing.

dennis

[bullant12]

I read on another thread that someone who used the BRP trailer wire harness had problems with the module and needed to replace the BRP module with a generic one. He was told by his dealer that it happened because he was pulling a non BRP trailer. Has anyone else experienced this problem. I am about to install a BRP Hitch and harness and will also tow a non BRP trailer.

Be aware that BRP doesn't warranty aftermarket trailers, only their own, so that is why the dealer probably said that the module failed (looking for an excuse).