I am starting a new post.I just put a 5 to 4 wire converter on my trike ,to pull my camper.I am not completely satisfied with how it is working. With the brake lights on and a signal light on,the signal it hard to see.It works good without brakes applied ,or rather brake lights on. I am thinking of going back to 5 wire design and changing the lights on the camper or just adding signal lights to what I have.Any thought?
5 to 4 wire converter
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Same problem I had using a Hopkins 5/4 converter. I just switched it to 5-wire flat connector ordered from Amazon, & turn signals. Everything is hunky-dorey now.
http://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Ma...4282&sr=8-1&keywords=5+wire+trailer+connector
http://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Ma...4282&sr=8-1&keywords=5+wire+trailer+connector
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Did you have to add new lights or add signal lights.I will have to do something if I go to a 5 wire system.
Yes, I added a LED signal light to each side.
I have had no problems with Hopkins 5/4 converter
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After some trouble shooting.my 5 to 4 converter is working as it should. The problem is the cheaper RV style lights on the camper. In the darkness of the garage they are work ok,and I pulled the lens cover off so I could see the bulb.It is working fine.The lights are just not bright enough in the sun light to realy show up as I would like.I ordered new LED stop,tail,and signal lights.This should solve my problem.
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Sounds like maybe you shoulda rolled yours into the garage too...
Naaahh, I'm old fashioned. I can follow a few wires for a connector. The converters I could not find local, so the flat connector was the most expedient.
'Sides, not many can borrow my trailer.......... :laugh:
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