Thread: Towing with the Elise - yes, no joke

With the small trailer as obtained via Harbor Freight, even with the tires loaded, on the Elise (lights are fairly high) one can easily see the car's brake lights and turn signal lights. I am using the front license plate as the trailer's license plate and that can also be easily illuminated by clear LEDs. Reflectors can easily be added (glued or velcro'ed). So, yes a cop could still pull me over technically. It all depends on...

I am more curious on how you are rigging up the hitch

Phils done it, and i looks feasible check out BOE

I've built a bunch of tow bars for the elise/exige, FWIW. Info in my sig that links to the LT thread and then a few pics on BOE site... It's doable. I tow a trailer all over the place with tires, tools, jack, tents, and chairs and I'm sure it weighs over 200 lbs. No step too big for a stepper Best, Phil

You could splice into the brake and indicator wiring and route the wires though the rectangular hole that most (not all) cars have above the rear license plate. One word of caution, the resistance of an additional indicator bulb may cause the flashing rate to change. Michael Quote: Originally Posted by Philip Greetings. Since I now have a double set of tires (street & track) I am planning on towing a very light trailer (120 lbs) with...

Big negative there on the splicing. Our Lights (LEDS) do not like the scotch locks. The stock '05 lamps are okay, though. A way to do it is, sans the third brake light and use that for your trailer brake lamps, signal are okay as they are not LED. Or you can cut and solder into the LEDS wire harness and all will be good. I hope this little tid bit helps.

I just got a BOE tow bar too. How did you end up wiring your trailer lights? I have a 2006 Exige so all the tail lights are LED. I don't want to mess anything up when I tap in for the trailer lights. Thanks, Dan

Trailers need working brake lights per CA regulation: Quote: Trailer Lights Trailers in California are required to have reflectors, tail lights, brake, and license plate lights. Also, signal lights are required if the tow vehicle lights are hidden. Trailers over 80 inches wide must have clearance lights. Most manufacturers comply with these requirements, however, it is up to you to be sure that all lights operate correctly. CA DMV