We just got back from an extended weekend at Old Orchard Beach, where a lot of our Canadian neighbors also frequent. I noticed, though, that several campers (pop-ups, TT, 5th wheels) had the running (marker)lights on while camping- Quebec trailers in particular. Is this a Canadian or Quebec wiring requirement? I found it odd- never saw this before- tow vehicles not any where near the trailers.

The marker lights can be turned on quite easily. All you need to do is jump the battery charging pin with the running light pin on the trailer pigtail. It is the top two on the trailer pigtail. I do it all the time while camping. I don't recommend doing it if you are dry camping. It can run your battery down.

That is kind of odd isn't it? Seems like a great way to put a drain on the batteries.

Svichera wrote:The marker lights can be turned on quite easily. All you need to do is jump the battery charging pin with the running light pin on the trailer pigtail. It is the top two on the trailer pigtail. I do it all the time while camping. I don't recommend doing it if you are dry camping. It can run your battery down.What is the reasoning behind doing it though other than you can?

No it's not a wiring requirement. Next time you see one ask them to show you how it's done. It's a jumper connector on two of the trailer plug connectors.

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You_can_t_take_
Explorer
Aug 07, 2013
No it's not a wiring requirement. Next time you see one ask them to show you how it's done. It's a jumper connector on two of the trailer plug connectors.
mrkoje
Explorer
Aug 07, 2013
Svichera wrote:
The marker lights can be turned on quite easily. All you need to do is jump the battery charging pin with the running light pin on the trailer pigtail. It is the top two on the trailer pigtail. I do it all the time while camping. I don't recommend doing it if you are dry camping. It can run your battery down.

What is the reasoning behind doing it though other than you can?
mrkoje
Explorer
Aug 07, 2013
That is kind of odd isn't it? Seems like a great way to put a drain on the batteries.
Svichera
Explorer
Aug 07, 2013
The marker lights can be turned on quite easily. All you need to do is jump the battery charging pin with the running light pin on the trailer pigtail. It is the top two on the trailer pigtail. I do it all the time while camping. I don't recommend doing it if you are dry camping. It can run your battery down.

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