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product_id: 1871034
title: "Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter"
brand: "hopkins manufacturing"
price: "VT34616"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1871034-hopkins-46365-short-proof-power-converter
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 12 ga. power lead 8.0A output Self-resetting protection Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter

**Brand:** hopkins manufacturing
**Price:** VT34616
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Power Up Your Towing Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter by hopkins manufacturing
- **How much does it cost?** VT34616 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1871034-hopkins-46365-short-proof-power-converter)

## Best For

- hopkins manufacturing enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hopkins manufacturing brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** Self-resetting feature protects your vehicle's electronics from wiring shorts.
- • **Built to Last:** Includes a dust cover and grease packet to prevent corrosion and ensure longevity.
- • **Easy Installation:** Comes with all necessary components including splices and cable ties for hassle-free setup.
- • **Powerful Performance:** Delivers up to 8.0 amps per output for robust towing capabilities.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Designed for vehicles with independent bulb turn signals or common bulb systems.

## Overview

The Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter is engineered for vehicles with independent bulb turn signals or common bulb systems, providing reliable power management with a robust 8.0 amp output. It features a self-resetting mechanism to protect your vehicle's electronics, along with essential installation components to ensure a seamless setup. With added corrosion protection, this converter is built for durability and performance.

## Description

Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter

## Features

- 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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## Customer Reviews

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    working well over the years on 2 Toyota Siennas
  

*by R***. on Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2014*

This is working great so far. Between my Toyota sienna and various boat trailers. It seems to have lots of power for lots of trailer lights. I'm not sure if this is true of the other converters, but the trailer lights only work when the car key is turned on to power the converter.  (simply turning on the car parking lights without the key turned will light the car, but not the trailer).Update:  Installed this converter in 2 Sienna's in a row, and I have found this converter to be the most reliable of any I have used over 30+ years of trailering.  If the hitch place installs one, for me it typically has failed in 2-3 years.  I'm on my 2nd one of these Hopkins (because we have a new Sienna).  I've never had a problem.Installation Knowledge:1. You need to be comfortable figuring out which wire on your car is the right one to attach to each of the 4 converter light sensor wires.For my sienna, I removed the 2 tail lights, which is really easy: 4 quick bolts.  Then disconnected the quick connectors Toyota uses.  Then with my voltmeter while I had my wife sat at the drivers seat using each blinker, brake lights and tail lights it was easy to find which wire is which.  Write it down!  (white was ground)Here's what my Toyota Sienna 2016 LE has:Ground / negative (attach no wire to ):  WhiteBrake:  Blue on right tail lightTail Lights:  Green on right Tail lightRight Blinker:  Tan on right angle plug on right sideLeft Blinker:  Yellow I think, on right angle plug on left sideThey include great 3M quick connectors that make attaching the converter wires to these car wires quite easy.And you need to be comfortable attaching the 12V POWER wire on the converter to a power source on your car.  They say to run under car to positive terminal on battery (where you should use the included fuse too).  But I soldered to the rear right cigarette lighter positive (black) wire.  It was a little tricky getting the plastic plug off of the end of the wire with a tiny screwdriver, but then I just soldered to the end of the cigarette wire.

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    Worked on my 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX
  

*by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013*

Pros:It works. The connection to the box has a built-in fuse.Cons:It's not "plug-n-play". Which should be obvious since it's a 'universal' system.Other Thoughts:I ran the power cable (long red one) along the inside of my car. basically I ran it through the trunk, under the back seats to the side, where I ran it under the trim at the bottom of the doors. Once I got it up to where the pedals are, I put it under the carpet and up through the access hole behind the brake (poked a hole in the rubber grommet).  Then i just fed it through the engine compartment trying to keep it away from the heat.I also didn't use the given vampire plugs to attach to existing wires.  when I needed to attach the wires, I stripped the wire back (without cutting the wire), wrapped the new one around it, and soldered it on.  If you have the skills to do that, I'd recommend it.  I did this on the main wire, prior to the plug that connects the tail light assembly to it.For the scoobie, the wiring was the following:[Left Side]Black/Green - Left Turn SignalWhite/Black - Parking LightRed/Yellow - Brake Light[Right Side]Light Green/Black - Right Turn SignalTo secure the black box inside the trunk, I just used a hot glue gun and glued it.To run the trailer plug under the car, I put a slit in the trunk drain plug (rubber grommet plug) and fished it through there.For the ground, instead of drilling a new hole, i just used an existing ground. I did have to make the hole in the provided ground bigger to be able to fit the existing screw.

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    Good but more current would be better.
  

*by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022*

Wish this had more light power.  Seems the good old big current solutions are gone for slim transistor versions.  This is ok but if a higher power unit was available I would rather have that.  12 amps for park lamps would be ideal design capacity and 8 amps for turn signals.  This will not drive old school large #  incandescent light trailers.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*