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path1
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015

turn signals in middle of trailer/5th wheel?

Has anybody installed turn signals in the middle of you towable RV? Do they help??? Any hints?

I notice many times a car will let you in or get out of the way when they see your signals. But that is when they see the signals. For someone along side you, it's hard for others to see your blinkers of tow vehicle and they can't see blinkers at end of your towable.

Of course others seeing your signals and doing something is another subject all together. Just trying to up my odds of more visibility.

19 Replies

  • I believe these are required for trailers over 32' in length (at least in WA). The fun comes in tapping into existing wires and routing new wires.
  • I installed turn signals on my fiver about 1'behind the fifth wheel portion. I think they do help with visibility.
  • path1 wrote:
    Has anybody installed turn signals in the middle of you towable RV? Do they help??? Any hints?


    Not on a towable rv, but they really help on my motorhome. I had one side mounted turn signal directly over the rear wheel area. Once a car had moved past that signal, I had difficulty getting them to recognize when I wanted to change lanes.

    I installed another side mounted turn signal over the front wheel area. It has made a difference, and I think it will help on your towable rv also.

    Fred
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer III
    Indicator mirrors on the tow vehicle would also help. I know I have sometimes appreciated them when following another driver who had them.
  • Ideas? On a 5er, attach a beam to your truck receiver with lights. On a trailer a beam attached to the bottom of the trailer with lights mounted vertically.

    I'm thinking now.
  • What about connecting your rear side running lights to the signal lights? My rear signal lights are weak at best and I could use something to strengthen those lights.
  • Personally I thinkthis is a great idea. Can not see a down side. Gives motorist on your turn side a heads up they might not see. How could this be a bad idea?