Thread: Help with Toyoto Trailer Light Converter

I have a 2005 Tacoma. When new I had U-Haul install a hitch receiver and wired using what they called a converter that they insisted was required for a Toyoto. This thing is about the size of a deck of cards. You apparently don't just wire in like a Ranger, etc and it does not come with a trailer pigtail. Well, in Nov my trailer lites went out, and after changing all bulbs and checking wiring noticed that the little green lites on the female (Truck side) plug were all out. Mecanick told me my 'converter' had failed. Back to U-Haul, $50 bucks later new converter box and lights back on. Made ONE trip to Darian and Altamaha River. Lights were working when I parked it. This week ready to go to Oconee -- No Lights again -- same thing. Anyone had this experience ? Is there a work-around ? Or maybe a less expensive, more permanent solution ? By the way, U-Haul told me they do not warrant any electrical items like this -- they'll be telling me again Monday for sure but I would really like to get lights working without converter. Any advice ? Thanks, Jim

I think you can get that box somewhere else like walmart a lot cheaper ,but I don't have clue why they keep goin out.

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should be able to get that same thing at wallmart

They sell them at Wal-Mart under $20 dollars the reason you would need it would be if you have independent lights on your vehicle meaning you have one bulb for running lights, brake lights, and turn signals. On older vehicles and trailers they share the same bulb

Sometimes the good ol Wally World doesn't carry everything for my truck, nor does most of the auto parts stores so I got my stuff front the Tractor Supply Co. if there are any in GA.

sounds like you need a tow kit from toyota..leave that uhaull junk alone.if they wont stand behind their products.

Thanks for all the good suggestions. After reading both here and off the main board I see I am not alone with problems with these things. I never knew before this that Toyoto and some others came with seperate wiring for every light in back. 6 wire instead of 4. I think the biggest problem is that Uhaul converter is too sensitive (some would say a piece of crap)and they have installed it under the rear bumper where it is too exposed to water, etc flying up. That and the fact they won't stand behind it. If they don't honor it this time I am going to try to replace myself -- but plan to put it in the little storage compartment that is on side in truck bed -- will just have to extend wiring about a foot to reach. Local Walmart does not carry but will check larger stores, Parts stores, Tractor Supply, and if necessary, Toyoto. If that doesn't work, if you see a Tacoma going down the road with a flashlight taped to his boat motor - wave ! Thanks again, Jim