Mack man 1973 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 The question I have is my 72 R is wired positive ground so can it be plugged into a modern trailer ? If the trailer has regular sealed beam lights it should work because incadesant lights can reverse polarity . However led lights only work wired negative ground I have tried tried . Is anyone fimiliar with this ? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48821-positive-ground-truck-plugging-into-modern-trailer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TeamsterGrrrl Posted February 21, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2017 Every trailer sold in the U.S. for the last couple decades has ABS, which uses hundreds of solid state devices that don't tolerate reverse voltage. Hopefully the ABS manufacturers have reverse voltage protected their products, but I'd consult with the ABS or trailer manufacturer before plugging in. Better yet, convert the Mack to negative ground so you can use modern radios, etc.. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48821-positive-ground-truck-plugging-into-modern-trailer/#findComment-362216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 That's a good question I'm curious for the replays. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48821-positive-ground-truck-plugging-into-modern-trailer/#findComment-362293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 I just bought a led license plate light. No instructions on wiring two black wires. I checked the light before installation. Worked no matter how wired up . I would have thought one would be + the other - . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48821-positive-ground-truck-plugging-into-modern-trailer/#findComment-364044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 if the trailer does not have ABS it will work fine. it would be safer to convert to negative ground though Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48821-positive-ground-truck-plugging-into-modern-trailer/#findComment-364054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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