As the name implies they use four wires to carry out the vital lighting functions. See tow vehicle taillight wiring below.

Standard 4 Pole Trailer Light Wiring Diagram Trailer Light
Utility trailer lights diagram. Some trailer builders just connect this wire to the frame then connect the ground from all the other lights and accessories to the frame as well. Be sure to check with your local law. 6 way tow vehicle side. The trailer wiring diagram shows this wire going to all the lights and brakes. 5 wire trailer wiring diagram. How to wire trailer lights.
It is referred to as such as the system needs a mere four wires for the trailer tail lights turn signals and brake lights to illuminate. Can also be used as custom wiring on trailers with 3 lightwire systems. So here i have an older trailer which needed some work along with re wiring the lights. An extra pin allows using another extra function. Also it must connect with things if included that use the aux power and back up lights too. Round 1 14 diameter metal connector allows 1 or 2 additional wiring and lighting.
This is a fairly simple setup no license plate light or clearance lights. Use on a small motorcycle trailer snowmobile trailer or utility trailer. They also provide a wire for a ground connection. The four wires control the turn signals brake lights and taillights or running lights. 4 way trailer connectors are. 5 way trailer wiring diagram allows basic hookup of the trailer and allows using 3 main lighting functions and 1 extra function that depends on the vehicle.
The 4 way system is designed so the right brake light wire and right turn signal are green. 6 way trailer side. 4 way trailer connectors are typically used on small trailers such as boat snowmobile utility and other trailers that that do not use brakes. 6 way systems round plug. Though trailer lighting systems are available in an array of configurations the most popular is the 4 way system. Video tutorial on how to wire trailer lights.