Trigger 4 Plus wiring question.

[Denis85]

So I purchased a Trigger 4 for my outer banks. Looking at it now and there’s a Yellow “trigger” wire along with a positive and negative. It says to connect it to a switched source to keep it from staying energized all the time.
For anyone that has used one, or something similar, what did you wire it to? Something in the fuse box? Tap a wire under the hood somewhere? Thanks!

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[Brian_B]

Most folks will run an add-a-tap to the fuse box. I used the 360 Camera fuse under the hood for my setup (#22).

 

[Denis85]

Most folks will run an add-a-tap to the fuse box. I used the 360 Camera fuse under the hood for my setup.

Got ya! I’ve never actually used one. The idea makes sense though.

 

[Brian_B]

Got ya! I’ve never actually used one. The idea makes sense though.

Pull original fuse

Plug one of these doo dads into the fuse holder
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07ZV4LY54?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Plug original fuse into first slot on doo dad

Plug new fuse into second slot for your yellow wire

Splice yellow wire to the pigtail on the doo dad

Done

(Just really wanted to say doo dad done)

 

[Denis85]

Haha thanks again

 

[Denis85]

Pull original fuse

Plug one of these doo dads into the fuse holder
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07ZV4LY54?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Plug original fuse into first slot on doo dad

Plug new fuse into second slot for your yellow wire

Splice yellow wire to the pigtail on the doo dad

Done

(Just really wanted to say doo dad done)

I appreciate the help. Amazon works fast.

 

[Denis85]

Actually, I have another question since I'm obviously a newb at electrical. I'm going to be running 2 Baja Designs Squadron Sport ditch lights. Please correct me if I'm wrong. According to Baja Designs they draw 26 watts each, so that's a total of 52 watts. Divided that by 12.5 and got 4.16 amps. Their documentation says 2amps each. Is it as simple as 2+2=4?

So, is it safe to assume that the 10-amp location on the switch box would be fine to run 2 lights? I have the option for 10 or 30 amps.

 

[Brian_B]

Actually, I have another question since I'm obviously a newb at electrical. I'm going to be running 2 Baja Designs Squadron Sport ditch lights. Please correct me if I'm wrong. According to Baja Designs they draw 26 watts each, so that's a total of 52 watts. Divided that by 12.5 and got 4.16 amps. Their documentation says 2amps each. Is it as simple as 2+2=4?

So, is it safe to assume that the 10-amp location on the switch box would be fine to run 2 lights? I have the option for 10 or 30 amps.

Yup

 

[Denis85]

Yup

Sweet. That’s easy enough.

 

[Baja Designs]

Actually, I have another question since I'm obviously a newb at electrical. I'm going to be running 2 Baja Designs Squadron Sport ditch lights. Please correct me if I'm wrong. According to Baja Designs they draw 26 watts each, so that's a total of 52 watts. Divided that by 12.5 and got 4.16 amps. Their documentation says 2amps each. Is it as simple as 2+2=4?

So, is it safe to assume that the 10-amp location on the switch box would be fine to run 2 lights? I have the option for 10 or 30 amps.

10-amp channel would work no problem!

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Brahian Herrera | Forum Sales & Support
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[Denis85]

10-amp channel would work no problem!

Best,
Brahian Herrera | Forum Sales & Support
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (760) 560-2252 Ext 201

Awesome! thanks

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