What is Trailer Cable?
Trailer cable is an automotive wire most commonly used for towing vehicles, trailers, and other heavy equipment. This wire supplies power to a trailer’s lights, including taillights, brake lights, and turn signals. Trailer Cable is integral to the trailer connector safety system of any towing application.
Trailer Cable Construction
Trailer cable is a multi-conductor cable that is available in either 4 conductor, or 6 conductor arrangements. Manufactured with a PVC over-all jacket outside and general purpose primary wire inside. The single conductors are stranded copper, and each conductor is color-coded for identification purposes. Very tough cable with resistance to cracking, abrasion, oil, grease, acid, and weather. We offer trailer cable in a wide range of gauge sizes, from 16 AWG to 8 AWG. Gauge sizes 8 AWG and 10 AWG are only available in composite constructions with multiple gauge sizes.
Trailer Cable Specifications
Like many other automotive wires, trailer wiring is a low voltage cable. Most trailer wiring has a voltage rating of 60V or less and a temperature range of -50°C to +80°C.
Trailer Cable Applications
Trailer wiring is mainly used for connecting trailer lights to another vehicle. However, it is suitable for use in other automotive circuit breakers that do not exceed its maximum voltage and temperature ratings. Since trailer wiring is designed for heavy-duty use, it is ideal for applications that require resistance to abrasion and weather.
