CJ Tow Wiring

My 59 CJ5 came with a switch someone installed that allowed the Jeep lights to work when being towed. I've never really been able to make it work right. I generally use a trailer for long tows, but would like to use a tow bar for shorter hauls. Does anyone know how to wire for this?

 

i read the previus post and that will work .the way i have always done it is to tap into the taillight,right turn and left turn.you can extend the taillight and right turn with one wire each to the front bumper.on the left turn extend a LOOP to the front and install a toggle switch in the wire that goes back to turn signal sw.this breaks the circuit in switch so no feed back.when your done towing simply close the toggle switch.

 

I read your writeup boyink, I have a LT1 with the computer and everything out of a 96 TransAm in my cj, works very well! I guess I don't understand what the feedback would do from the tow vehicle, If your jeep headlight switch was turned off and the brake light swith not activated, I would think there would be no problems, I bought a tow bar and am getting ready to install, I like your safety cable set up.

 

You can also get blocking diodes at most trailer supply stores. They have spade connectors. That's what I used. Before I put those in I couldn't get my lights to work at all. They were considerably more expensive than the ones from Radio Shack though. However, thay are rated for the amp draw of the lights.