I just purchased a used Escapade Trailer. The wiring connection has 6 plugs; a row of 4 and a row of 2.
I plugged the 4-row plugs into the standard 4 wire outlet on my truck and all the trailer lights worked fine. I did not use the two other plugs at all. Does this mean that all I need is a 4-plug outlet on my bike?
I do not have any wiring harness on my bike yet, so I wanted to make sure I get the right one. Most sites say I should get the 5-wire isolated harness. Do I also need the 5-to-4 converter? What about the 2 other plugs on the trailer end?
Escapade Classic Trailer
- toanogreen
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Re: Escapade Classic Trailer
I am not familiar with Escapade Trailers, but I am somewhat familiar with trailer wiring. A 4-wire flat connector is for lights only (running directional and brakes). Five-wire plugs add an isolated ground as this is a common problem with 4-wire plugs. Six and 7-wire plugs are used for electric brakes and/or electric accessories.
Does this trailer have any electrically operated accessories? If so, the last two wires probably feed them.
Does this trailer have any electrically operated accessories? If so, the last two wires probably feed them.
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Re: Escapade Classic Trailer
I too have an "Escapade Classic". It came from the factory requiring 6 total wires from the bike.
Ground
Tail/Running lights
Brake light
Left turn
Right turn
Extra hot wire for factory installed dome (interior) light
I hope this helps.
Ground
Tail/Running lights
Brake light
Left turn
Right turn
Extra hot wire for factory installed dome (interior) light
I hope this helps.
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Re: Escapade Classic Trailer
I believe the two separate wires are for the interior accessory light as you pointed out, which is not installed. The wires are there but no light. I may install one or just use a battery operated light.raven41951 wrote:I am not familiar with Escapade Trailers, but I am somewhat familiar with trailer wiring. A 4-wire flat connector is for lights only (running directional and brakes). Five-wire plugs add an isolated ground as this is a common problem with 4-wire plugs. Six and 7-wire plugs are used for electric brakes and/or electric accessories.
Does this trailer have any electrically operated accessories? If so, the last two wires probably feed them.
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Re: Escapade Classic Trailer
I got a copy of the wiring schematic. You are correct2manywings wrote:I too have an "Escapade Classic". It came from the factory requiring 6 total wires from the bike.
Ground
Tail/Running lights
Brake light
Left turn
Right turn
Extra hot wire for factory installed dome (interior) light
I hope this helps.
Thanks