Description
Repair, installation, and use context
Evaluate 24V to 12V Military Truck to CIVLIAN Trailer Light Converter Cable in the context of a Wiring repair, installation, or use case. The source application detail is: Detail of Standard Versions Standard Converter Cable The Standard Converter Cable has a 7-Way RV style trailer connector mounted in a waterproof box and a 6’ 12 pin NATO style cable that plugs directly into any standard military truck’s trailer socket.
Plan access, tools, and surrounding components around this supporting source detail: The 12 volts from the power converter and relays are fed to a civilian trailer connector. Confirm this final recorded point before work begins: A typical trailer setup of two stop/turn/tail light bulbs (one per side) with running lights on and brakes applied will use 68 watts, leaving 172 watts for marker lights (they tend to be 8 watts or less, so at least enough power for 20 of them).
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Complete source-backed product details
| Manufacturer | MME |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midwest Military Equipment |
| Item model number | 081833780642 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MME24v-12vtrailer |
12 Volts @ 20 Amps (240 watts lighting power) Surge Suppression Overload Protection Automatic Reset Water-proof Plug & Play (no wire cutting or splicing) Compatibility 3 Lever or Push Button Light Switch “Service Drive” and “Park” modes How It Works Takes power from the tail light circuit, wire #21, and converts it to 12 volts. That 12 volt power is fed into relays that are triggered by wires# 22-460 and 22-461, the left and right stop/turn circuits. The 12 volts from the power converter and relays are fed to a civilian trailer connector. The tractor versions have additional relays that provide separate turn and stop lighting circuits for semi trailers. A note about power The adapter will supply a total of 20 amps (240 watts) for trailer lighting. The standard 12 volt 1157 taillight bulb draws 26 watts for stop/turn and 8 watts for tail. A typical trailer setup of two stop/turn/tail light bulbs (one per side) with running lights on and brakes applied will use 68 watts, leaving 172 watts for marker lights (they tend to be 8 watts or less, so at least enough power for 20 of them). Or a ridiculous number of LED lamps. A load of greater than 240 watts will overload the converter and cause it to shutdown. The converter will auto-reset once the overload is cleared. Detail of Standard Versions Standard Converter Cable The Standard Converter Cable has a 7-Way RV style trailer connector mounted in a waterproof box and a 6’ 12 pin NATO style cable that plugs directly into any standard military truck’s trailer socket.
Lou –
Drove from Washington state to New York State using this system with no problems, worked 100% as it should