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| Author: | two-stroke-brit [ Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | TOW HITCH ELECTRICAL HELP |
Hi all , i recently fitted a tow hitch to my VW Tiguan. it came with a lighting kit which i installed without issue. except it needs a power supply from the battery and in the video they run it under the body and trough the bulkhead to the battery.(very difficult without a car lift). my question is there is a 12V power outlet (cigarette style) in the trunk area. can i use that to power the thing ,if so whats the best way to do it. thanks in advance. mark |
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| Author: | mraxl [ Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: TOW HITCH ELECTRICAL HELP |
Ant 12 source should work but you may need to increase the fuse size. PS: I can see the tail lights burning with any 12v source but the brake light will need to be attached to the rear brake light to work. |
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| Author: | two-stroke-brit [ Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: TOW HITCH ELECTRICAL HELP |
thanks i tested my install by feeding the wire through the cabin to the battery and all lights/brake lights and indicators work . it would just be easier to plug it in or connect to the back of the 12v socket some how. thanks mark |
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| Author: | BarryB [ Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: TOW HITCH ELECTRICAL HELP |
Mark are you just looking for a connector type because you've already solved the power/trigger issue? I've done a TON of trailer lights over the years and yes the newer vehicles can be a PITA. So is it a convenient connector you're looking for? How many wires? A flat-four is cheap anywhere. Round types mount better or larger if you need. Dale is right - you might want to bump up the fuse a few amps depending on LED or conventional 1157 bulbs which draw more. |
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| Author: | two-stroke-brit [ Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: TOW HITCH ELECTRICAL HELP |
thanks Barry. i will message you later . thanks mark |
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