Required materials:

* Electrical cable (12-14 gauge)
* Trailer socket (7-pole)
* Trailer plug (7-pole)
* LED trailer lights
* LED trailer number lights
* Fuse 15 A
* Fuse holder
* Fuse box
* Electrical tape
* Corrugated sleeve
* Bolts and nuts

Connection diagram:

1. Connecting the power cable

* Route the electrical cable from the vehicle battery to the rear of the vehicle.
* Install the trailer socket on the rear bumper of the car.
* Connect one end of the cable to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
* Connect the other end of the cable to the No. 4 terminal of the trailer socket (12 VDC).

2. Rear light connection

* Route the cable from the vehicle’s rear light to the No. 6 terminal of the trailer socket.
* Connect the cable to the rear light wires (red wire – right light, yellow wire – left light).

3. Brake light connection

* Route the cable from the brake pedal to the No. 3 terminal of the trailer socket.
*Connect the cable to the brake light wire (red wire).

4. Connecting turn signals

* Route the cable from the turn signal switch to the No. 1 terminal of the trailer socket.
* Connect the cable to the turn signal wires (green wire – right turn, yellow wire – left turn).

5. Connecting side lights

* Route the cable from the vehicle’s parking lights to the No. 5 terminal of the trailer socket.
* Connect the cable to the side light wires (brown wire – right side light, blue wire – left side light).

6. Connecting the rear fog lamp

* Route the cable from the fog light switch to the No. 2 terminal of the trailer socket.
* Connect the cable to the rear fog lamp wire (gray wire).

7. Connecting the room lamp

* Route the cable from the license plate light to the No. 7 terminal of the trailer socket.
* Connect the cable to the number plate light wires (white wire is positive, black wire is negative).

8. Installing a fuse

* Install the fuse holder in the power cable circuit, next to the battery.
*Insert a 15A fuse into the holder.

9. Connecting trailer lights

* Connect the trailer plug to the trailer socket.
* Make sure all trailer lights are working properly.

10. Finishing

* Wrap the wires in a corrugated sleeve for protection.
* Insulate all connections.
* Tighten all bolts and nuts.

Notes:

* Make sure you have the necessary tools and experience to complete this task.
*Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific instructions.
* Check all connections with a voltmeter before driving with a trailer.

Leave a Reply