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Subject:Re: Trailer wiring
From:Scott Ohana
Date:Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:59:48 -0700

The first thing to consider is ...........

most trailers use the 'two ffilament' system. ( 'melican cars do too
generally )

vanagons use 3 ..one for tail, one for brake, one for turnsignals.

on a two filament system ...there's only tail light.
and brake/turn signal , two filaments total per side.

there are adapter gizmo's to interace the two different systems.

On 7/22/2013 12:18 PM, Troy wrote:
> Hi folks:
>
> I need to wire the van for a trailer and wanted to ask if anyone had
> words
> of wisdom for doing this. Go Westy sent me documentation telling me what
> color wire does what, so I'm more concerned about the routing of the
> wires
> and connections. Not sure if it's better to splice in to an existing
> wire or
> if it's possible to solder on the connections on the back of the
> lenses. I
> have not taken anything apart, so not sure what I'm up against.
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Troy
>