auto electric help wanted

[beatsworkin]

hi guys after a little help i have a truck which is 24v and i need to bring the trailer plug back to 12v i was told u can buy a converter so i rang thompsons only to be told there $185 bucks does anyone know where i can purchase these cheaper? i was lookin at buyin some hella leds for the trailer but they were over the $400 mark found some rippers at bias for $60 each but are only 12v checkem out www.ledautolamps.com :-X :-X :-X

[Heath]

Try Dicksmiths, they'll have a 24v/12v DC transformer for sure.

[beatsworkin]

and can any one tell me how many amps does normal trailer lights draw

[Sniper]

Why not just change the bulbs in the existing lights on your trailer to 24 volt? Thats what I'd be doing. It would be cheaper than buying a convertor or LED lamps like you have already said. $20 should pull it up.
Bill
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[Steven78]

change it out to 24v it will be allot cheaper as well the invertor would need a relay setup for brakes

[camsharkman]

If you want to know the power draw divide power (watts) by the system voltage. e.g 5 watts div. 12 volts = .42amps.
5 watts div. 24 volts = .21 amps.
If you want to know the total current demand just add all the electrical items for truck and trailer (ex starter) and divide by volts.