I would check the connector of your tow vehicle and test it for voltage with a circuit tester like our ptw2993a magnetic towing light kit like the optronics tow bar lights tl21rk that you referenced should be able to provide any and all tail light functions when installed correctly. Be sure to check with your local law.
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Magnetic trailer lights wiring diagram. Kit includes tow lights 20 wire harness with a standard flat 4 wire vehicle trailer light connector and trilingual instructions everything needed for easy installation and dot compliance. Wiring harness with standard 4 flat wire vehicle trailer connector. Both lights feature an 8 lb. Video tutorial on how to wire trailer lights. Heavy duty magnetic base and includes 20 ft. More product details close.
How to wire trailer lights. So here i have an older trailer which needed some work along with re wiring the lights. Lets see what types of connectors the trailer light wiring industry uses today. As the name implies they use four wires to carry out the vital lighting functions. Ideal for towing application under 80 in. Easy color coded wire hook up.
The four wires control the turn signals brake lights and taillights or running lights. This is a fairly simple setup no license plate light or clearance lights. Pull strength magnetic base to keep the lights in place while on the road. While the basic configuration is a 4 way flat connector that features one female and three male ends you may come across connectors with up to seven pins for additional functions that require wiring including electrically actuated brakes power source for a winch etc. It sounds like the problem is in the trailer connector of your tow vehicle. 4 way trailer connectors are.
They also provide a wire for a ground connection. 4 way trailer connectors are typically used on small trailers such as boat snowmobile utility and other trailers that that do not use brakes. I would use a circuit tester item 40376 if you need one and check all of the functions in the 6 way connector on the rv. Magnetic pull base keep lights stay in place. It sounds to me like your 6 way connector has been wired for some alternate wiring situation and that is most likely why the adapter does not work properly with the magnetic lights.