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TKW
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Jun 09, 2017

Flickering High-mounted Stop Light

After a hiatus of more than 3 years, I finally bought a new-to-me 2013 Timber Ridge 240RBS TT. On our maiden voyage a couple of weeks back, I noticed the High-mounted Stop Light flickers, when parked, with the TV connected. However, the other stop lights weren't doing it. I checked with the previous owner. He said it was like that from day one. It would go away when the driving light (Day Time Running Light)is turned on. This could be a built-in feature of some sort.
I just fired off an email to Outdoors RV to make sure it is not a malfunction in the circuit. While I am waiting patiently for the answer. I might as well check-in here to pick some brains. Does any other Timber Ridge owners, or other makes for that matter, attest to that?
  • TKW's avatar
    TKW
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    Jun 09, 2017
    I got an answer from the manufacturer. It is a compatibility issue of the light to some makes of TVs and brake controllers which the light supplier can't resolve. The simple solution is to disconnect the brake light and rewire it to the clearance lights. A band-aid solution at best. And this is not cover by any warranty.
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    yillb
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    Jun 09, 2017
    TKW wrote:
    I got an answer from the manufacturer. It is a compatibility issue of the light to some makes of TVs and brake controllers which the light supplier can't resolve. The simple solution is to disconnect the brake light and rewire it to the clearance lights. A band-aid solution at best. And this is not cover by any warranty.


    Would it be covered though? Understandably it's not for you, it's a 4 year old re-sold trailer.
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    drsteve
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    Jun 10, 2017
    TKW wrote:
    I got an answer from the manufacturer. It is a compatibility issue of the light to some makes of TVs and brake controllers which the light supplier can't resolve. The simple solution is to disconnect the brake light and rewire it to the clearance lights. A band-aid solution at best. And this is not cover by any warranty.


    Did they offer any details? Because that sounds really odd. Is it an LED?
  • TKW's avatar
    TKW
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    Jun 10, 2017
    It is a LED light. The manufacturer didn't offered any more details other than compatibility issue with some make of TVs. In my case a Chevy. And the light maker couldn't resolve this so it was deleted on later models.

    I would think since this is a design fault. Its coverage should not be limited by the warranty period. E.G. the TSB issued by car manufacturers normally would extend long after the warranty period. Besides, the solution they suggested wouldn't actually solve the problem.

    To add insult to injury, in addition to denying all responsibilities, they offer to rewire for me at the factory for no charge provided I make the 8 hour trip down there. I can't believe they are serious.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2017
    Some brake light circuits don't get along well with some LED bulbs. A couple of things you could try that are inexpensive: Install a resistor and capacitor at the bulb socket--change the LED bulb to one that uses less voltage. Radio Shack (are any stores still open?) sold a multipack of different clear and colored LED bulbs that drew very little voltage to illuminate. Using three LED's in series and a small resistor would be close to the required voltage and illumination needed.
  • TKW's avatar
    TKW
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2017
    bucky wrote:
    Unplug the truck.


    That's what I did when it's dark on my last trip. It becomes a chore for every stop at the mall and I worry about forgetting to plug it back again.

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