Trailer lights hook up to Tacoma 2001

[Bob Dowdy]

I JUST PURCHASED A NEW SMALL BOAT TRAILER.<br />I WENT THRU THE OWNERS MANUAL ON MY 2001 TACOMA AND COULDN'T FIND ANY DEFINITIVE INSTRUCTION ON HOOKING UP THE BRAKE/LIGHT HARNESS---ALL SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME.<br /> SKINNY DUGAN

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Trailer lights hook up to Tacoma 2001

You first need to determine if the vehicle has separate brake and turn signal lamps. If it does, you need a "trailer light converter". Trailers typically have one bulb that has two filaments. One filament is the normal tail light. The other serves two functions -- turn and brake. Therefore, if the tow vehicle has separate brake and turn lamps, thats two circuits. The trailer only has one. And no -- you can't simply connect the two circuits together. If a single bulb is used for tail, brake, and turn, then its a simple matter of connecting a four pin flat plug to the wiring on your truck. Converters and wire harnesses are available at any auto store or farm/department stores that sell auto parts.

 

[craze1cars]

Re: Trailer lights hook up to Tacoma 2001

http://www.accessconnect.com/trailerwiring.htm <br /><br />Buy one of these and plug it in. This is one place that sells what you want. I'm very confident you can also find it at any NAPA or U-Haul type store.

 

[Bob Dowdy]

Re: Trailer lights hook up to Tacoma 2001

Upinsmoke & craze1car,<br />Many thanks for the info you were a big help.<br />Tight Lines Skinny

 

[Jeepnn]

Re: Trailer lights hook up to Tacoma 2001

Yes you need to get the adapter mentioned above. It will show you what you need to do. Good Luck!<br /><br />Mike M.