Toad lights and wiring question

Question

I am a dummy when it comes to electrical stuff, so forgive the dumb question. In order to tow my 2013 Ford Fiesta I have to disconnect the battery at the negative post. So where does the power come from to operate brake and tail lights on the toad? Is it supplied by the MH through the umbilical connection?

I don't understand how all this stuff works, but before I have it done I would like to have a better understanding so I can at least ask an intelligent question if needed.

Thanks.

bobbo · Answer

Yes, it is supplied by the MH. You have to wire the car for it. You can either put diodes in the line before the car's tail lights so you don't backfeed the rest of the car's wiring system, then hook wires to the diodes going to the MH's trailer plug.

Or, you can drill a hole in the car's tail light housing and install a completely separate bulb. Then you have to run the same wire back to the MH's trailer plug.

sch911 · Answer

Bobbo wrote:Yes, it is supplied by the MH. You have to wire the car for it. You can either put diodes in the line before the car's tail lights so you don't backfeed the rest of the car's wiring system, then hook wires to the diodes going to the MH's trailer plug.Or, you can drill a hole in the car's tail light housing and install a completely separate bulb. Then you have to run the same wire back to the MH's trailer plug.Or you can use the magnetic type that simply plug into the trailer 4 way connector on the MH.

ezgoin · Answer

I'll be happy just to hook up the tow bar, safety cables and umbilical to the car.  I don't want the additional hassle of running cables and hooking up magnetic lights every time I tow.

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