I can see where that would work, but as I'm envisioning it, the converter would be sitting on the trailer tongue, with wires running to and from it. Seems like it would be prone to damage. Maybe I'm missing something?
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Need hitch and harness advice for Lee-sure Lite
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I can see where that would work, but as I'm envisioning it, the converter would be sitting on the trailer tongue, with wires running to and from it. Seems like it would be prone to damage. Maybe I'm missing something?
billybovine
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I don't know how the trailer is built. But if you don't like it exposed and you can't hide it. There is another option. You can change the wiring on the trailer and abandon the amber turn signal lights. You would need disconnect or cut the red wire going to each brake light. Disconnect or cut the turn signal light wire on each side. Then connect the turn signal wire to the brake light wire. Repeat for the other side. Then install a square Hopkins plug at the front to plug into the Spyder. Don't use the red wire.
Billy, do you know if this will work with LED trailer lights? I looked at another brand and it said 'incandescent only'
billybovine
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Well that I don't know. Don't think it should make a difference. But I guess it's possible it will not work correctly if the load is not high enough.
The CURT is out of stock everywhere I've looked, so I got the Tekonsha version of it from Amazon. It's the one that cautions it will work only with incandescent but reviewers say they have had good luck with LEDs on the towed vehicle. So, for $30 I'll try it.
Thanks for the info. This is truly the right way to go about doing this I think.
Got it installed and wired up; it works really well. Now the trailer brake lights work separately from the turn signal lights, as designed.
Brilliant.
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