Wiring for a trailer....

[bmwlarry]

I have a 2011 RT-S SE5 LTD. on its way. I would like to get a small camping trailer. I have a hitch and wiring harness to install but my question is how do I go from the factory wiring harness on my bike and adapt it for the wiring connection on the front of the trailer? Is there a simple adapter somewhere that works in this setup? Thetrailer has electric brakes but I think I will not use that feature and use good towing judgement instead?

Suggestions

 

[wallace18]

Wiring trailer

I had a camper trailer since 2004. I cut the factory harness that goes to the factory RT trailer in the middle. I spliced in a standard 4 wire trailer connector to my camper as well as my RT trailer. This setup works fine and aloows me the use both trailers with cars, trucks or other bikes if needed. Just use the factory wiring diagram. Good luck. T.W.

 

[SteveMac]

Not sure but this might help. However it is for a four light system (I.e. a separate brake and signal). But anyway here is a link to my SteveMac Mods post and you will find a PDF document link in the post that has a wiring schematic for going from Spyder to Trailer. good luck!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?28857-SteveMac-Mods&p=395291&viewfull=1#post395291

 

[bitsy224m]

Thanks. I go pick up my pigtail Friday. This sure will help I hope.

 

[SpydherLuv]

I'm not convinced that all RT trailer wiring is alike. I have a 2011 RT-S SE and tried to follow the pigtail schematic that Steve shows in his Mods thread, but it didn't match with the readouts I was getting from my RT's tongue harness. I purchased the BRP harness 710002029 and have an Aluma MCT trailer with a 5 pin flat connector. When I tested each wire from the tongue harness (connected to the RT), I discovered that the Red and Orange wires controlled both turn signal and brake lights (Red=Rt Turn/Rt Brake; Orange=Lt Turn/Lt Brake) and the Blue, Green, and Yellow wires had no power when I tested for running, turn, brake, backup, and 4-way flasher. So I basically ended up with a 4 wire tongue harness, plus ground of course. I would strongly recommend testing your leads prior to soldering or connecting to your trailer - this is truly the only way you'll know which leads go to which wires on the trailer.

I also need to mention that because the turn signals and brakes were coming off of the same lines, I had to replace my trailer's brake light with a combination LED light (running, brake, turn signal) otherwise the entire brake light flashed when I had the left or right turn signal on. I probably didn't have to replace the brake light because I could have simply ran the turn signals off of the lower lights, but I wanted to have more than a running light towards the top of the trailer.

 

[NancysToy]

There are a lot of variables here that have to be considered. PM me and we'll work out the details that apply to your situation.

 

[SteveMac]

I'm not convinced that all RT trailer wiring is alike. I have a 2011 RT-S SE and tried to follow the pigtail schematic that Steve shows in his Mods thread, but it didn't match with the readouts I was getting from my RT's tongue harness. I purchased the BRP harness 710002029 and have an Aluma MCT trailer with a 5 pin flat connector. When I tested each wire from the tongue harness (connected to the RT), I discovered that the Red and Orange wires controlled both turn signal and brake lights (Red=Rt Turn/Rt Brake; Orange=Lt Turn/Lt Brake) and the Blue, Green, and Yellow wires had no power when I tested for running, turn, brake, backup, and 4-way flasher. So I basically ended up with a 4 wire tongue harness, plus ground of course. I would strongly recommend testing your leads prior to soldering or connecting to your trailer - this is truly the only way you'll know which leads go to which wires on the trailer.

I also need to mention that because the turn signals and brakes were coming off of the same lines, I had to replace my trailer's brake light with a combination LED light (running, brake, turn signal) otherwise the entire brake light flashed when I had the left or right turn signal on. I probably didn't have to replace the brake light because I could have simply ran the turn signals off of the lower lights, but I wanted to have more than a running light towards the top of the trailer.
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Interesting. I have done this on mine and a couple others and it has worked on each. But I have heard of non standard wiring issues with some Spyders.

 

[spyder web hgw]

2010 spyder wiring

Try this

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