Do you need aux power on a trailer?
Thank you. Some trailers may need an auxiliary power source to power additional 12 volt items on the trailer but this isn’t as common as you might think. Now instead of aux power reverse lights are more common on vehicle side trailer connectors (and still not used by all that many trailers).
Is the aux power pin for on a 7-way trailer connector?
But as long as nothing is drawing power on that circuit it would be fine to leave hot all the time.
Do you need an IBC for an aux 12V?
With the option of the IBC offered, the aux controller wire was left unhooked. Lower trim levels (WT) didn’t offer the IBC, but they’re not going to alter the production line just for those few, so you have to hook it up for the circuit to be live. Same with the aux 12v.
What does aux mean on a Chevy Trailblazer?
The code AUX refers to auxiliary which is auxiliary power, which should be the Dark Blue wire on your 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. This wire will connect to the Dark Blue wire on the brake controller and should be connected to the 7-way as the brake output wire.
Do you need aux 12V for boat trailer?
With the more common working (and boat) trailers being towed, the majority of HD owners will never have a need for the aux 12v to charge the trailer’s house battery. Nor will they even know that option is available unless they are an RVer.
What kind of power wiring does a Silverado trailer use?
Trailer Power Wiring 2007 to 2013 Chevy Silverado 12 volt auxiliary. – YouTube Trailer Power Wiring 2007 to 2013 Chevy Silverado 12 volt auxiliary. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
With the option of the IBC offered, the aux controller wire was left unhooked. Lower trim levels (WT) didn’t offer the IBC, but they’re not going to alter the production line just for those few, so you have to hook it up for the circuit to be live. Same with the aux 12v.