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06-15-2020, 09:24 AM | #11 |
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Re: All lights still work with key off and in tow mode.
I think I understand. The 'trigger' wire is typically the 5th wire that comes with some reducers, whereas most are just 4 wires....correct?
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06-15-2020, 09:40 AM | #12 |
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Re: All lights still work with key off and in tow mode.
Some reducers have more than 5 wires but yes, the "trigger" wire uses very little current to activate and it will not overload the key switch circuit.
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06-15-2020, 10:59 AM | #13 |
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06-16-2020, 06:48 AM | #14 |
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Re: All lights still work with key off and in tow mode.
Functionally, the "trigger" wire in a five-wire reducer does the same job as adding a relay to a 4-wire reducer.
Think of the 5-wire reducer as being a 4-wire reducer with the functionality of a relay built-in. I talk about the functionality because it doesn't actually have a relay built in but it has additional electronic circuitry that does the same job. |
06-16-2020, 08:10 AM | #15 |
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Re: All lights still work with key off and in tow mode.
I would not say they are the same at all, a converter with a properly designed trigger wire circuit is the way to go as it does not cause a large spark and deteriorates the reducer capacitors with each ON/OFF cycle.
I think a better way to use a 4 wire converter would be to add the relay on the 12v output. That allows You to have a switched 12v for accessories and a constant 12v output (for radios) like the expensive converters. The "quiescent" current (when +12v output is off) on the 48v side would likely be a little more than the 5 wires converter when OFF, perhaps someone with a 4 wire converter can measure the input current when no accessories are connected to the 12v side and let us know that value. |
06-16-2020, 08:51 PM | #16 |
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Re: All lights still work with key off and in tow mode.
Just a update, got the relay installed today and everything works as I had hoped. Key switch now kills power to all lights. Thanks for the help.
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