Rear Docking Light Connection to Backup Lights
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Use 3-5 amp diodes. If everything is LED then 3 amp should be OK. If you have to buy some 5 might be fine too. I got 3 amp ones and they have always worked. I do like Rance (at Xtreme) does and double them up. I use a heat shrink butt connector. If they are exposed to weather cover any exposed wire or leads with dielectric grease.
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Use dielectric grease on anything exposed. Works well.
Thanks Roger for sharing the diagram, and thanks for giving me the idea. Works awesome, especially backing into the shop.
I used these, already had them:
Hopkins 48955 Towed Vehicle Diodes Kit Towing Systems RV Trailer Camper...
Or these also work:
Amazon.com: Roadmaster 792 Hy-Power Diode, (Pack of 2): Automotive
Chris