Most trailer lights use the same bulb filament for brake lights as for
turn signals. Since our Vanagons have different filaments for each, you
need a tail light converter so the separate signals from the Vanagon can
be combined. The big WM retailer sells these for about $15, in the
trailer accessories section. These convert the 5 wire Vanagon setup to a
4 wire trailer plug.

Mark

 Mike Elliott wrote:

> Mellow Yellow's sidekick, Lady Bug, has been transferred from storage
> duty to be reallocated to the camping division.
>
> By this I mean that I've unloaded all the crap from our little 50''
> teardrop utility trailer and plan to clean it up so I can haul camping
> gear in it. The wiring needs to be replaced, along with the rear lights.
> I reckon West Marine can provide those, along with fiberglass patch kits
> and trailer wiring bits.
>
> I am looking for a typical wiring diagram showing how to connect the
> trailer to the rear lights of Mellow Yellow (84 WBX).
>
> I will be using the simple, conventional flat, four-pin connector and
> wiring conventions. Just need operate the trailer's running lights &
> turn/brake lights.
>
> --
>
>
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> KG6RCR
>
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