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๐Ÿ’ช Enhanced Performance: Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter Review

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Details

BrandHopkins Manufacturing
Item Weight0.5 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH8.88 x 5.75 x 2.88 inches

Description of ๐Ÿ’ช Enhanced Performance: Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter

For vehicles equipped with independent bulb turn signals or common bulb systems. Protects tow vehicle electronics and itself from wiring shorts, Self- Resetting. Includes 12 ga. power lead wire, fuse & fuse assembly, splices, and cable ties. Powers up to 8.0 amps per output. Receives power directly from the batte. Includes vehicle side 4 flat. Includes dust cover and grease packet to prevent corrosion.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product and great price!

We needed and ordered a wiring harness for our trailer. It was easy to install. We only had one problem. We hooked up the left light, right light, and brake light, there was an extra wire marker for the parking light, and we couldn't figure out which car wire to attach it to. When we turned on all the lights to make sure everyone was working on the trailer, they did. Even though we didn't connect any of the wires, all the lights on the trailer worked. So we must have done something right. Theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Negative impression

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Bought before and will continue to buy

I had a 46255 on my old Civic Hatch 97 and it has worked flawlessly for the few years that I have owned it. I got a new machine and decided to upgrade and I don't see any problems. The only problem with these 12v models is that you have to rip open the inside to route the pos cable. It's not the manufacturer's fault, that's the way it is. What I noticed with this model is that you expect to mount it on the left hand side as you have a huge advantage when making right turns and everything elseโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Hard to say

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Broke after a few months of use

This is a great addition if you are towing a trailer. I prefer this kit over others because it provides a stable 12VDC to each of the trailer wiring outputs. Initially I used a Hopkins 4 pin universal flat wire harness which provided low voltage for the turn signals and brake lights. I planned to build a relay box that would apply battery voltage directly to each of the turn signals, brake lights, and parking lights when needed. But the relay block will be much larger than this block. This kitโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Speed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Has worked well for many years on 2 Toyota Siennas

Everything works fine so far. Between my Toyota Sienna and various boat trailers. It seems to have plenty of power for many trailer lights. Not sure if this applies to other converters, but the trailer lights only work when the car key is turned on to power the converter. (simply turning on the parking lights of the car without turning the key will illuminate the car but not the trailer). Update: I installed this converter in 2 Siennas in a row and found this converter to be the most reliable I

Pros
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • Basically everything is fine, but...