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So 90% of the time this isnt an issue, I have a 2005 SANTE and a 2004 toyota both with 5 prong tow hook-ups, unfortunately sometimes I only have access to the 1994 suburban which is only wired for 4 prong electical towing. Which means I have indicators and brakes, but no control over the brakes in reverse on the trailer. So this weekend I got stuck by myself at the gas station having to reverse out on an incline in the suburban, trying to use the stupid little pulg (which kept falling out). Frustrating beyond belief.
I'm sure some of you have experienced similar situations and I am wondering how hard it is to convert an old 4 part trailer hook up to a 5? I looked under the suburban and there is no 5th to add on, but because it invloves reverse, I'm thinking I could just add it one of 2 ways...
1. Run wires back to the column and go off my reverse.
2. Spice right into my tail light reverse lightbulb wiring.
Anyone know about doing this- I'm not getting stuck with that little plug again! I'd prefer option #2, mostly because it'd be way easier and involve way less wire. Also wondering if I'd need to run a seperate ground or if the ground on the light/trailer hookup is enough, thanks everyone.
So 90% of the time this isnt an issue, I have a 2005 SANTE and a 2004 toyota both with 5 prong tow hook-ups, unfortunately sometimes I only have access to the 1994 suburban which is only wired for 4 prong electical towing. Which means I have indicators and brakes, but no control over the brakes in reverse on the trailer. So this weekend I got stuck by myself at the gas station having to reverse out on an incline in the suburban, trying to use the stupid little pulg (which kept falling out). Frustrating beyond belief.
I'm sure some of you have experienced similar situations and I am wondering how hard it is to convert an old 4 part trailer hook up to a 5? I looked under the suburban and there is no 5th to add on, but because it invloves reverse, I'm thinking I could just add it one of 2 ways...
1. Run wires back to the column and go off my reverse.
2. Spice right into my tail light reverse lightbulb wiring.
Anyone know about doing this- I'm not getting stuck with that little plug again! I'd prefer option #2, mostly because it'd be way easier and involve way less wire. Also wondering if I'd need to run a seperate ground or if the ground on the light/trailer hookup is enough, thanks everyone.
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