Hoppy Converter

sonny · 05-04-2013, 01:35 PM

Any one using a Hoppy Converter for their trailer lights, where did you mount the converter? The few instructions that came with it don't mention moisture, ventilation, or heat.
Any other pointers, tips, or hints will be most welcome.
Thanks for your time.

cactusjack · 05-04-2013, 03:45 PM

I mounted mine on the trailer hitch assembly, but I think water got to it and I had to replace it. I only mounted the hitch on my bike when I was going to tow, and took it off afterwards. I had the Hoppy wired to a 6-pin quick disconnect behind the right side cover so connecting/disconnecting was easy.

zoom45 · 05-04-2013, 04:44 PM

Mine is mounted to the hitch bolts on the right side between the saddle bag and the frame.

Zoom45

VulcanE · 05-04-2013, 04:48 PM

I mounted my converter (Reese, and it's weather proof) inside the frame on the right side, near where the rear fender goes under the frame crossbeam. I used one of these, female end to the converter, and male end on the trailer wiring.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEATHER-PACK...27a6bb&vxp=mtr

**Kawhead** · 05-04-2013, 05:21 PM

Mine inside the left cover above or to the side

of the coolant reservoir.

**Cajunrider** · 05-04-2013, 05:37 PM

My first Hoppy was mounted on the hitch but shorted out in heavy rain on the way back from the National Rally in Custer. I then purchased the same Hoppy but this one was short proof. It had a 3' pigtail from the converter to the plug. I put the coverter under the coolant jug behind the right side cover and ran the pigtail between the rear fender and saddlebag. I zip tied the plug on the hitch. I also had the 6 pin plug and got the idea from CJ.

cactusjack · 05-04-2013, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kawhead

Mine inside the left cover above or to the side

of the coolant reservoir.

Mike, the coolant jug is behind the right side cover the tool kit is on the left side.

**Kawhead** · 05-04-2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Mike, the coolant jug is behind the right side cover the tool kit is on the left side.

Thanks for pointing out my mistake and embarrassing the hell out of me in front of the entire VBA forum and the World Wide Web.

If you don't mind, I know it's your prized genuine imitation Bowie Knife with a compass in the handle, but how 'bout let me hold it in my back for a while. The doctor says it's better that they take it out.

cactusjack · 05-04-2013, 07:06 PM

I didn't think you could be embarrassed.

**Kawhead** · 05-05-2013, 01:36 AM

Such an evil, heartless, demented thing to say, you evil, heartless, demented man you!

Now I wanna cry!

**cnc** · 05-05-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Mike, the coolant jug is behind the right side cover the tool kit is on the left side.

Even if he's left handed?

**Cajunrider** · 05-05-2013, 08:55 AM

Mike.....if you're headed north, the coolant jug is on the east side.

sonny · 05-08-2013, 10:45 AM

Thanks folks, the info will make this a much easier process. And I will be sure to point the bike North when I do it to keep the Bowie Knife from coming out.
Thanks for your time.

mrtelefoneman1 · 05-09-2013, 07:40 PM

Since I wasn't using the rink-dink factory tools, I removed the little "shelf" under the left cover. This is where I mounted mine along with a relay and a small fuse block. Man was it cramped in there but pretty well protected.

05-04-2013, 01:35 PM	#1
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	Hoppy Converter Any one using a Hoppy Converter for their trailer lights, where did you mount the converter? The few instructions that came with it don't mention moisture, ventilation, or heat. Any other pointers, tips, or hints will be most welcome. Thanks for your time. __________________ '01 carbed Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-04-2013, 03:45 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I mounted mine on the trailer hitch assembly, but I think water got to it and I had to replace it. I only mounted the hitch on my bike when I was going to tow, and took it off afterwards. I had the Hoppy wired to a 6-pin quick disconnect behind the right side cover so connecting/disconnecting was easy. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-04-2013, 04:44 PM	#3
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Mine is mounted to the hitch bolts on the right side between the saddle bag and the frame. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Last edited by zoom45; 05-04-2013 at 04:47 PM.
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	I mounted my converter (Reese, and it's weather proof) inside the frame on the right side, near where the rear fender goes under the frame crossbeam. I used one of these, female end to the converter, and male end on the trailer wiring. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WEATHER-PACK...27a6bb&vxp=mtr __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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05-04-2013, 05:21 PM	#5
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Mine inside the left cover above or to the side of the coolant reservoir. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-04-2013, 05:37 PM	#6
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	My first Hoppy was mounted on the hitch but shorted out in heavy rain on the way back from the National Rally in Custer. I then purchased the same Hoppy but this one was short proof. It had a 3' pigtail from the converter to the plug. I put the coverter under the coolant jug behind the right side cover and ran the pigtail between the rear fender and saddlebag. I zip tied the plug on the hitch. I also had the 6 pin plug and got the idea from CJ. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-04-2013, 07:06 PM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I didn't think you could be embarrassed. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-05-2013, 01:36 AM	#10
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Such an evil, heartless, demented thing to say, you evil, heartless, demented man you! Now I wanna cry! __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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05-05-2013, 08:55 AM	#12
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Mike.....if you're headed north, the coolant jug is on the east side. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-08-2013, 10:45 AM	#13
sonny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Livingston,La. (Colyell) Posts: 381	Thanks folks, the info will make this a much easier process. And I will be sure to point the bike North when I do it to keep the Bowie Knife from coming out. Thanks for your time. __________________ '01 carbed Nomad
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05-09-2013, 07:40 PM	#14
mrtelefoneman1 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Zanesville, OH Posts: 315	Since I wasn't using the rink-dink factory tools, I removed the little "shelf" under the left cover. This is where I mounted mine along with a relay and a small fuse block. Man was it cramped in there but pretty well protected.
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