Making a trailer isolator kit?

Printable Version

Harley Davidson >> Harley Davidson Motorcycles >> "Hacked, Triked and Trailering" >> Making a trailer isolator kit?

Page: [1]

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/22/2008 2:37:22 PM    MDodson   Posts: 352 Joined: 2/3/2007 From: Trinity Al Status: offline Has anyone made a isolator kit from parts or know how to do it ?       I have trouble keeping large amounts of money saved up to spend on my bike.         So I was wanting to know about building the isolator for the lights on my trailer.        I had a friend of mine give me a hitch to put on my 07 FLHTC.  So that part is took care of.    If I was to change to leds on my trailer would that still have the load to fry my wires.    Thanks for any help MDodson Post #: 1

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/22/2008 3:13:03 PM    HB Posts: 131 Joined: 10/23/2007 Status: offline Buy one on ebay for $29 bucks and plug it in. Or go to the auto parts and get one. The best way in my opinion is powered. _____________________________ 2003 FLHTCUI Peace Officer V&H True Duals/Ovals V&H Fuel Pak SE A/C (in reply to MDodson) Post #: 2

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/22/2008 5:47:33 PM    MDodson   Posts: 352 Joined: 2/3/2007 From: Trinity Al Status: offline If is was to splice in before the plug that goes to the taillights and unplg the lights on the bike .  Would that not still be the same load on the system.              I can't find a isolator for 29 dollars on ebay (in reply to HB) Post #: 3

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/22/2008 5:54:20 PM    MDodson   Posts: 352 Joined: 2/3/2007 From: Trinity Al Status: offline Will this part here work.                                              http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220222498672&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr12_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=220195016515&itemcount=12&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DDR%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D12 (in reply to MDodson) Post #: 4

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/22/2008 6:53:20 PM    Keystone Posts: 1580 Joined: 3/1/2006 From: Minnesota Status: offline According to the seller....... "You are bidding on a Brand New Tow Ready Modulite Power Module made by Cequent. Part # 118146. Cequent is the parent company for Reese, Draw-Tite, and Hidden Hitch. Trailer light power modules virtually eliminates additional electrical draw on the vehicle's taillight circuits, ensures maximum trailer light brightness, powers the trailer's stop, turn, tail and running lights without overloading vehicle electrical systems and eliminates the need for heavy duty flashers." _____________________________ Keystone........... South Central Minnesota They may be gone, but they are NOT forgotten. R.I.P. Fallen Heroes. (in reply to MDodson) Post #: 5

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/22/2008 9:27:33 PM    Spudster Posts: 645 Joined: 5/10/2007 From: Caldwell, Idaho Status: offline Keystone.... Is that a Yes or a No? _____________________________ Barbara - Caldwell, Idaho (in reply to Keystone) Post #: 6

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/23/2008 4:57:14 AM    Keystone Posts: 1580 Joined: 3/1/2006 From: Minnesota Status: offline The device will work, but I don't know if that one will fit you bike or not. It is a simular device to the one Kuryakn sells. _____________________________ Keystone........... South Central Minnesota They may be gone, but they are NOT forgotten. R.I.P. Fallen Heroes. (in reply to Spudster) Post #: 7

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/23/2008 5:25:25 AM    liltrk Posts: 1443 Joined: 1/29/2006 From: London, Canada Status: offline LEDs draw almost no current, so if you change over you will not need to worry about load. The down side it that they will probably cost more than the module. _____________________________ 00 FLHT 95inch, S&S 510G K&N, Grover air horns (in reply to Keystone) Post #: 8

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 4/23/2008 10:47:14 AM    MDodson   Posts: 352 Joined: 2/3/2007 From: Trinity Al Status: offline I already have LEDs from a kit I bought from the trailer I have built before.   Is that where the problems come from is the load that the lights put on the small wires they use building our bikes?     This site has a lot of great members to help me.   Thanks MDodson (in reply to liltrk) Post #: 9

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 5/19/2008 5:23:14 PM    2007 ultra c   Posts: 36 Joined: 4/29/2007 Status: offline I used LEDs on my trailer without a isolater and the turn signals blink fine (not fast after I unplug the trailer) The lights are bright and work fine. Of course Im risking screwing something up if theres a short...... (in reply to MDodson) Post #: 10

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 5/22/2008 8:34:32 AM    redpony   Posts: 11 Joined: 9/21/2007 Status: offline  from what i see that is a lot like the one i purchased for 45$ but keep in mind that you still have to tie into your wiring somewhere,somehow. that is what makes the kayuraka? kit so nice it's a direct plug between that's right under your seat. other's you will have to splice, or use the line connectors that leave your wiring harness cut? not sure if cut is the right use, but you will have to break the wires protective cover to get in and make the connection. (in reply to 2007 ultra c) Post #: 11

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 5/23/2008 1:36:43 PM    neonhomer Posts: 96 Joined: 4/6/2008 From: Volusia County, FL Status: offline I built an isolation device for my old Caravan when I used to pull my camper with it. Went to the U-Pull-It junkyard and got a handfull of relays. Needed 4 of them (LT/Stop, RT/Stop, Marker, Backup). Had some of the 4 colored wire left over from rewiring my utility trailer. Bought a length of 10ga power wire, a fuse holder, and some spade connectors. Works really well, and I further modified it by putting a relay inline of the power feed so I could turn it off the feed if I didn't need it. _____________________________ NeonHomer 2004 Road King Police FLHP/I *Dynojet PC3 USB *Screamin'' Eagle Stage 1 A/C *Screamin'' Eagle CVO Slip-ons (in reply to redpony) Post #: 12

RE: Making a trailer isolator kit? - 5/23/2008 3:58:35 PM    BG Weasel Posts: 1614 Joined: 5/29/2006 From: St Louis Status: offline Look around for the best price on a Hoppy 46255 isolator, then get it.  It's $59.95 right now on amazon.com, maybe you could find it cheaper somewhere else.  I doubt you could homebrew one for less once you include the time and hassle. _____________________________ 06 FLTRI Not affiliated with rodents or other critters with the same name. (in reply to MDodson) Post #: 13

Today's Posts
Most Active Topics
Make A Donation
Forum Rules & FAQ
RSS Feeds

New Vendors
Warehouse Direc
Baker Drive Train
Haulen Ass
Pickard USA
Harley Goodies
Pickard USA
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology
Brain Bucket Magazine
HDForums.com Sponsors
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology