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Old 05-26-2015, 05:20 PM
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Dropped off my Bushtec trailer to be painted ( for the fourth time..)
My question is for 2014 TG owners that pull a trailer.

In the past ( 2013 and earlier) I've always used a kit from ride time technology to connect the bikes lights to the trailer. It was very easy and a smooth to connect. But with the 2014 using CanBus wiring I'm not sure this will work.

What are you guys using to connect on the 2014/2015 lights to your trailer?
Is there a similar kit? Are you splicing into the wiring?

Before I screw something up I thought I'd check with you all...

Thanks

For reference, this is what I've used in the past..
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/300-077
 

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Old 05-26-2015, 07:22 PM
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There is a kit that you need to install for the trailer wiring. It's an isolator for the CANbus. I got mine from TimeOut where I got my camper from. They ran about $100 when I got mine, I'm sure as availability got better the price has dropped.
 
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Old 05-26-2015, 07:48 PM
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Thanks
I also found one from Bushtec
 
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Time out for 2014 CANBus.......

$197.00

Wow! Bushtec is 129.00
 
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Ouch!
 
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I bought all my wiring for both my 2012 and 2015 from here http://electricalconnection.com/inde...19#prettyPhoto sorry but their web site is not the easiest to use, you have to read a lot and follow the directions to order.

For the 2014 and up they list the following:
Subharness (connects into bike wiring) $20
Canbus Module $30
Isolator Module $75

I think, but can not say for sure, that they make these same parts for other retail outlets.

One note on my 2015. I bought and hooked up all the modules and had a real confusing situation with the trailer lights. Removed the canbus module from the circuit and everything worked fine and the system is not throwing any codes. In effect my 2015 is wired just like my 2012 was.
 
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Electrical Connection is a good company and I believe they ( Preston) makes them for Bushtec...ill give them a call
Thanks again
 
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