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DO
I NEED A TAILLIGHT CONVERTOR?
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Most
trailers operate on a four wire system where the brake lights and
turn signals operate on the same wire. When the towing vehicle has
separate wires for brake lights and turn signals, a device called
a taillight convertor is required.
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TAILLIGHT CONVERTOR NOT
REQUIRED
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TAILLIGHT CONVERTOR
REQUIRED
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CHOOSING THE
RIGHT CONVERTER
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The convertor you choose depends on the type of trailer you'll be
towing and the car or truck you'll be towing it with (the
electrical systems on some vehicles are designed to handle the
power needs of the vehicle only. Be sure to consult your owner's
manual for their recommendation.)
This chart shows some of the more popular trailers and their light
configurations. It will give you a general guide to the type of convertor
you should be using for this application.
| Brake/Tail
Lights |
Clearance
Lights |
Back-up
Lights |
Total
# Amps |
Recommended
Convertor |
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2 Amps each
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.5 Amps each
bulb
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up to 5 Amps |
31822
TLC!™
or 31823
TLC!™ Smart
or
31825
POWERLINE!™ Lite |
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2 Amps each
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.5 Amps each
bulb
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5-10 Amps |
31824
POWERLINE!™ Smart |
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.2 Amps each
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.5 Amps each
bulb |
.5 Amps each
bulb
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10-20 Amps |
31826
POWERLINE!™ HD |
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