5 Prong Trailer Harness

[walleye420]

I have a 96 Chevy Suburban and am anxiously waiting to pick up my new Ranger. It comes with a 5 prong harness. I can hook up all the wires except for 1 of them. That one is suppose to go to the "reverse lights" to de-activate the breaks when in reverse. Anyone have any ideas how I connect this last wire? Where to?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Brad

[Larry]

Just extend a wire from your back-up lights of the tow vehicle. Just use a test pencil or VOM to check for the lead at one of your tail light assemblies. I use a seperate single wire connector to make this connection between the trailer and the tow vehicle. It allows me to still let the brakes be de-activated even if I want the lights disconnected...like in backing into cold water with hot lights !

[FlyBoy]

I called Hopkins Manufacturing Corp, they make all kinds of harnesses, except the one I needed for the 5th wire :) They did tell me however, where I could get ahold of the wire I needed for the reversing, and it's color. They were correct and very helpful. Just one of those little 'tap in' connectors and you are all set. Give them a call if you like: 800-524-1458


Thanks,


John

[wildbill]

when you pick up your ranger there should be a 5 prong harness to match your ranger trailer in the bag with your manuals,use a test lite to find the correct wires for stop/tail/brakes/signal/backup and use tap connectors.works great takes about 20 min. just did mine.practice cpr catch/picture/release.

[T-Mac]

Yes.
The correct wire harness for the truck comes with each trailer...you just install it.
However, if you have the 7-prong RV plug that comes with all the newer towing units, then you just buy the 7 to 5 adapter and don't have to re-wire anything.

[redog692]

ranger sells it for the chevs 7 round to 5 flat

[Dave in Mpls]

Larry has it right.

You have to have the capability to disconnect your light harness while still having your reverse light hooked up to the brake release selenoid. As your backing down a ramp, your foot is constantly on the brake. As soon as those hot bulbs hit the water....POP! Many lights claim to be waterproof, but I've yet to see any that actually live up top that claim. Always a good idea to carry a few spare 1157 bulbs, just in case.

Regards

[sloopjb]

I don't understand what your accomplishing with the brake feature on you ranger trailer...does the trailer actually have electric brakes? I posted yesterday about the idea of using electric brakes on a single axle Load Rite to upgrade it. I know that hydraulic surge dominates the application...but have heard exactly why electric brakes wouldn't work out (providing that you unplugged them before dunking the trailer). Thanks for any help...tips...wisdom you can pass on to me. Be Well!