checking exterior lights
What is the "thing" that plugs into the six pin pigtail that activates all the exterior lights on the trailer? I would like to be able to check them before a trip without having to hook up the truc...
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dtappy3353 wrote:
Thanks Old-Biscuit....that's what I was looking for.
Thank you to all who responded.
Old-Biscuit mentioned a turn signal flasher, for testing, you don't need the lights flashing. You really just need them to light up when commanded.
While there is a manufacturer that makes a commercial ready to use tester, it is pretty expensive at $170..
Found HERE
You can easily "build" that same box pretty cheap..
Just need 7 pin socket..
and a few switches and a fuse and a electrical box large enough to fit the socket.
Use the diagram Boon Docker posted.
You can use the battery power from the trailer connector to power the lights, add a small fuse from the battery pin to the switches.
Basically you will need a switch for running lights, a switch for left and right turn and if you have it a switch for backup lights.
All parts could be had for less than $40.
But the issue I see is there is no way to test the brakes effectiveness..
Personally, I just back my vehicle up to the trailer and use the vehicle to test them. No need to hitch up trailer to test.
