Draw-Tite Tail Light Converters

Draw-Tite Tail Light Converters: Built for Safe, Legal Towing

When it comes to towing, the mechanical connection is only half the story. The electrical connection between your tow vehicle and trailer is just as critical — and that's exactly where Draw-Tite tail light converters deliver. When the towing vehicle has separate wires for brake lights and turn signals, a tail light converter is required to translate those signals into the standard two-wire format that most trailers expect. Draw-Tite has been engineering solutions to precisely this kind of challenge as the premier brand of custom trailer hitches and towing accessories, leading the way in towing design and engineering since 1946.

Why the Right Converter Matters

Not all tow vehicles and trailers speak the same electrical language. Many modern import and domestic vehicles use a three-wire system that separates the brake light and turn signal functions, while the vast majority of trailers rely on a combined two-wire system. Without a properly functioning tail light converter bridging that gap, your trailer's brake lights and turn signals won't operate correctly — a serious safety and legal concern on any road.

The converter you choose depends on the type of trailer you'll be towing and the car or truck you'll be towing it with. Draw-Tite's lineup addresses both the most common 3-to-2-wire scenario and the reverse 2-to-3-wire need for flat towing behind motorhomes.

Draw-Tite's Tail Light Converter Technology

Draw-Tite's flagship tail light converter (part #119178) stands out for its thoughtful engineering. It adapts import and domestic vehicles with separate turn and stop lights (3-wire system) to standard trailer taillight wiring (2-wire system), works with either LED or incandescent bulbs on both the vehicle and trailer, and features integrated resettable short circuit and overload protection to safeguard itself and the tow vehicle from shorts and installation wiring mishaps. This all-solid-state design uses potted encapsulation for its components and is engineered not to send feedback through the vehicle's circuits — an important consideration for protecting modern vehicle electronics.

For RV and motorhome owners who need to flat-tow a vehicle, Draw-Tite also offers a dedicated solution. The TEKONSHA® Taillight 2-Wire to 3-Wire Converter allows you to safely tow your vehicle with your RV or motorhome, connecting the electrical systems of the motorhome and towed vehicle to power the taillights and turn signals on the towed vehicle.

A Legacy of Towing Expertise Behind Every Product

Each Draw-Tite product undergoes rigorous testing to ensure that it is Tested Tough™ and will perform well beyond industry standards. That same commitment to quality that defines their trailer hitch lineup extends directly to their electrical accessories. Long experience in every aspect of the towing market gives Draw-Tite the ability to develop new, innovative products that fill the needs of recreational and professional drivers everywhere.

Whether you're setting up a new tow rig from scratch or solving an electrical mismatch between an existing vehicle and trailer, Draw-Tite tail light converters offer a reliable, tested solution. Browse the full range of tail light converters to find the right fit for your towing setup.