If your tow vehicle uses a combined stop/turn signal but your trailer wiring expects separate brake and turn outputs -- or vice versa -- the CURT 56130 bridges that gap in seconds. No splicing, no soldering, no rewiring the harness. Just plug it in between your vehicle connector and trailer connector and go. Compact enough to tuck behind a receiver or bumper, this small packaged converter is a clean, reliable fix for mismatched trailer lighting systems.
Towing compatibility problems are rarely about the hitch -- they're usually about the wiring. North American vehicles often output a combined stop/turn signal on a single wire, while many trailers (especially older units and imported trailers) are wired for separate brake and turn functions. The CURT 56130 converter sits in-line between the two systems and translates the signal automatically, so every light on your trailer works exactly as intended.
This is a common issue when towing boat trailers, utility trailers, enclosed cargo trailers, and camper trailers that were built to a different wiring standard than your tow vehicle. The 56130 eliminates the guesswork with a simple inline solution sized to fit in tight spaces behind the rear bumper or receiver area.
Converts a combined stop/turn signal output from the tow vehicle into separate brake and turn signals required by the trailer -- no splicing needed.
Overall package dimensions of 9.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 inches. The converter module itself is sized to tuck neatly behind a receiver or bumper bracket.
Uses the universal 4-pin flat connector format found on the vast majority of light-duty trailers and tow vehicles in the North American market.
Plug-and-play installation. Simply connect the converter between your existing vehicle plug and trailer plug -- ready to use in under a minute.
A wiring converter (also called a signal converter or trailer wiring adapter) does not change the plug shape -- that is the job of an adapter. A converter actually reads the incoming electrical signal from your tow vehicle and outputs a different signal format to the trailer. This is an active or passive electronic function, not just a pin rearrangement.
You need the CURT 56130 if:
The CURT 56130 is a general-purpose solution suited for a wide range of light-duty towing scenarios. Common uses include:
Installing the CURT 56130 is straightforward, but a few best practices will ensure years of trouble-free operation: