harnesses for trailers

Wiring Harness Solutions

Peterson wiring harnesses provide the strongest defense against moisture intrusion and corrosion available:
  • reduce safety violations from in-op lights
  • reduce lost revenue due to down time
  • reduce maintenance costs from roadside repairs
We also offer a unique smart trailer system that uses secure CAN-bus communications and an open source solution to bring telematics capability to any trailer.
Below, we summarize our wiring harness products, share a feature chart, and lists all the benefits from our systems.

PetersonPULSE Intelligent Trailer System detects and communicates real-time status of vital trailer systems so fleets can maximize their trailer ROI and improve customer satisfaction.

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Peterson Defender Modular Harness System provides the strongest defense against moisture intrusion and corrosion available. Defender® carries an industry leading 10 year warranty against defects and corrosion when paired with our LumenX® LED lights.

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Our newest weapon in the fight against corrosion in wiring harness and lighting systems – the PetersonPATRIOT Modular Harness System. Fleets can protect their wiring harness and lights from corrosion, reduce maintenance costs, and trailer downtime.

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Technology

Peterson Maxi-Seal Technology has been around for more than 25 years, supplying customers in light, medium, and heavy-duty trailer industries with top-quality sealed wiring harness systems that are engineered and manufactured to custom specifications and delivered on time.

 

The chart below lists all the Maxi-Seal technology features and how you can get them.

FEATURES STANDARD PATRIOT DEFENDER PULSE
Improved break-out design X X X X
Improved J560 connector X X X X
Improved bullet connectors X X X X
Sealed ring terminals X X X X
2-year warranty against defects X
Modular design X X X
IMB™ – Integrated Moisture Barrier X X X
5-year warranty against defects and corrosion X
Advanced silicone seals X X X
Heavy-duty terminals X
Dual isolated grounding X
10-year warranty against defects and corrosion X X
Monitoring of all trailer systems via high-speed network X
GPS trailer tracking X
Driver notifications via Bluetooth X
Dispatch notifications via cellular X
Optimize trailer usage across your fleet X

 

Improved break-out design

  • 2-stage over-molding process encapsulates the splices and adds strain relief to each individual cable.
  • Each splice is ultrasonically welded and covered with adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing.
  • Flexible strain relief, which is thermally and chemically bonded to each cable, blocking access of moisture and road chemicals.

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Improved J560 connector

  • Provides more reliable electrical connections and easier assembly.
  • Rigid polymer molding fixes pin locations for more reliable electrical connection and easier plug insertion.
  • Engineering-grade resin over-mold.
  • Molded-in, pliable gasket prevents loss or improper seating within the housing.
  • Patented snap-on flange cannot pull through mounting holes or flex under stress.

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Improved bullet connectors

Our .180 bullets and receptacles feature molded in O-rings and detents offering secondary locking for improved sealing.

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Sealed Ring Terminals

Ring terminals utilize adhesive-filled heat-shrink connectors. All copper conducting material is completely sealed for maximum corrosion protection.

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Modular Design

Our modular approach allows for the highest level of corrosion resistance in the industry, a more economical vehicle assembly, and more efficient vehicle troubleshooting and repair.

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Integrated moisture barrier

Integrated moisture barrier within all wires protects the system from capillary action, causing moisture to wick across your entire harness and lighting connectors.

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Advanced silicone seals/Heavy duty terminals/Dual isolated grounding

  • Advanced silicone seals provide an added layer of protection against moisture intrusion.
  • Heavy duty terminals minimize voltage drop throughout the system.
  • Dual-isolated grounding fights galvanic corrosion and increases amp capacity over the entire length of system.

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SILICONE SEALS

HEAVY DUTY TERMINALS

DUAL ISOLATED GROUNDING

 

Additional Features

GPS trailer tracking

GPS location data lets fleet managers know where trailers are 24/7 and if they are moving or parked. When underway, any new or developing issues are transmitted via 4G cellular networks as they happen. A backup battery powers PULSE when the trailer is not connected to a tractor.

Driver notification via Bluetooth

Real-time notifications are sent via Bluetooth to the driver. Our PULSE mobile app allows the driver to inspect/verify all trailer systems before departure and updates all system status to a phone or tablet.

Dispatcher notification via cellular

Real-time notifications are sent via cellular network  to dispatchers. The PetersonPULSE® desktop app allows fleet-wide trailer management, tracking and repair scheduling. 

Optimize trailer usage across your fleet

Maximize fleet use and efficiency by knowing in-service time and downtime of each trailer as well as distance traveled.

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