Trailer Wiring
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Mountain Pass
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Trailer Wiring
Does anyone know where I can buy a plug in connector adapter for a 1986 truck to plug into the truck factory wiring for a trailer wiring connector? I want to replace the old spliced in trailer wiring. Thanks
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I think this is the thing I got from Amazon:
Amazon.com: Hopkins 40115 LiteMate Vehicle to Trailer Wiring Kit (Pico 6873PT) 1980-1986 Ford Pickups and Bronco: Automotive
Amazon.com: Hopkins 40115 LiteMate Vehicle to Trailer Wiring Kit (Pico 6873PT) 1980-1986 Ford Pickups and Bronco: Automotive
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LMC also has it for $20 plus shipping. Part number 49-4192.
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I hard-wired in a universal harness kit, and I think it was the very next day that I received an LMC catalog in the mail listing that plug-in harness. lol
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I hard-wired in a universal harness kit, and I think it was the very next day that I received an LMC catalog in the mail listing that plug-in harness. lol
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I used some big crimp-on butt connectors and in one end put the wire from the truck harness, in the other end I twisted together the end that goes to the taillights and such, and the corresponding wire from the trailer harness. Haven't had any issues in the several months I've had it installed, and if I ever make myself do it, I need to get under there and hit all the connections with a lighter since my connectors are heat-shrink wrapped out of the box. lol
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I built my original setup using in-line fuse holders and relays for the stop and turn keeping Ford's original running light source. I just prefer having my trailer stuff separatley fused and fed through relays. One nice feature of this is the flasher always sees the same load. My updated harness system retains this, but everything is now in enclosed boxes.
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I bought one on ebay following your example, perfect fit thanks for the advice and picture.
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I built my original setup using in-line fuse holders and relays for the stop and turn keeping Ford's original running light source. I just prefer having my trailer stuff separatley fused and fed through relays. One nice feature of this is the flasher always sees the same load. My updated harness system retains this, but everything is now in enclosed boxes.
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