Wiring Harness for Pull - Behind Trailer

[warren]

I successfully put a hitch on my bike and completed the wiring to the trailer.  The mechanic that did the install, inadvertently threw away the info on the wiring harness.  It was purchased from Walmart and did not require "engineering" the wiring.  I cannot remember where I found the info, but I believe I found it on this site with instructions and pictures.  Do you recall seeing this on this site?  I would like to file this info for future reference.

The bulbs in the trailer are standard trailer lights.  Concerned about the power pull from these bulbs, any thoughts on changing them out to LED?

Thanks.

[Steve K (IA)]

I have standard bulbs in the tail lights of my Cycle Mate trailer.  Everything's fine.     I tapped into the wire harness under the seat.  Very clean install, but I have had plenty of wire harness experience.

[Grumpy]

If you are looking for the color codes, here you go.

Right Turn    Green     Right turn of vehicle's wiring harness   Trailer's right turn signal
Left Turn    Yellow         Left turn of vehicle's wiring harness   Trailer's left turn signal
Ground    White     Vehicle ground point - metal, uncoated, rustproof   Vehicle ground point
Tail / Marker Brown     Taillight of vehicle's wiring harness   Trailer's taillights

[sandy]

Need more info on what was installed. Hoppes powered 5/4 converter??? Non powered unit??? Installing LED's might be bad if the unit is a Hoppe's #46255. They have another unit for LED trailers.

[Doc Rogers]

I used the 46255, as did several buddies. I recommend this because it will work with both LED and incandescent bulbs. The difference is that the 46255 can pull more current for incandescent or more lights. Won't matter if you have LED or not.

As long as you are going through the taillight converter you will have no issues with the power draw of standard lights. I had the same set-up on my VTX which doesn't have near charging system or the wiring harness the Valk does and put about 18,000 trouble free miles through 20 states before I sold the bike and bought my Valk.

[The Anvil]

I don't mean to be a dick, but is there such a thing as a push-in-front trailer?

[Grumpy]

I don't mean to be a dick, but is there such a thing as a push-in-front trailer?

Must be, I have a hitch on the front of my truck.  Naw, it is easier to push my trailer into the back yard, than back it in, because of the length of my truck, front has to swing a lot to move the rear.

[Walküre]

For what it's worth, this is straight from Hoppy's manufacturer, on why not to use the 46255, with LED lights. Mine went out, and when I contacted them, got this information:

Thread on Hoppy 46255

Need more info on what was installed. Hoppes powered 5/4 converter??? Non powered unit??? Installing LED's might be bad if the unit is a Hoppe's #46255. They have another unit for LED trailers.

I used the 46255, as did several buddies. I recommend this because it will work with both LED and incandescent bulbs. The difference is that the 46255 can pull more current for incandescent or more lights. Won't matter if you have LED or not.

As long as you are going through the taillight converter you will have no issues with the power draw of standard lights. I had the same set-up on my VTX which doesn't have near charging system or the wiring harness the Valk does and put about 18,000 trouble free miles through 20 states before I sold the bike and bought my Valk.