Does it Matter ?

razwrld · 07-15-2013, 04:51 PM

I have my Marvella Hitch in my hands and I am ready to put it on. Does it matter if I just directly wire it to the rear light wiring coming out of the rear fender ? My trailer is a 5 wire so I figured I could just wire it directly.

Appreciate any opinions. Use trailer about 3 times a year, 4 days at a time. Just want to go the easiest route.

**BudMan** · 07-15-2013, 05:11 PM

I wouldn't. I suggest using a Hopkins converter.

**cnc** · 07-15-2013, 09:00 PM

I don't have a trailer for my bike, but I have wired a lot of trailers for cars and trucks. If your is 5 wire, separate turn and brake, the technically it will work, but if you have any extras already tied into the run / turn or brake light circuits or too many lights on the trailer, it will over tax them and blow fuses. While you don't need a converter to convert separate turn signal system to a combo brake and turn system, there is a sort of converter out there that uses the run brake and turn circuits as a trigger, but takes the power off the battery. Better set up IMO.

**Cajunrider** · 07-15-2013, 09:06 PM

I also suggest a Hoppy. Better to fry the Hoppy or its fuse rather than your bike tail light harness or bike fuses in the case of a short.

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razwrld Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 47	Does it Matter ? I have my Marvella Hitch in my hands and I am ready to put it on. Does it matter if I just directly wire it to the rear light wiring coming out of the rear fender ? My trailer is a 5 wire so I figured I could just wire it directly. Appreciate any opinions. Use trailer about 3 times a year, 4 days at a time. Just want to go the easiest route. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-15-2013, 09:00 PM	#3
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	I don't have a trailer for my bike, but I have wired a lot of trailers for cars and trucks. If your is 5 wire, separate turn and brake, the technically it will work, but if you have any extras already tied into the run / turn or brake light circuits or too many lights on the trailer, it will over tax them and blow fuses. While you don't need a converter to convert separate turn signal system to a combo brake and turn system, there is a sort of converter out there that uses the run brake and turn circuits as a trigger, but takes the power off the battery. Better set up IMO. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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07-15-2013, 09:06 PM	#4
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	I also suggest a Hoppy. Better to fry the Hoppy or its fuse rather than your bike tail light harness or bike fuses in the case of a short. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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