I am attending a trade show for my employer and we will have our 24' enclosed trailer converted to a TT there on display. My VP wants me to find a way to make the trailer lights flash, exactly like it would look if you cut the hazard lights on. Only thing is, the truck we are pulling it there with wont fit in our display booth. So I am trying to come up with a wiring technique or method using a battery that would allow the trailer lights to flash on and off (to attract the attention of the patrons walking by) using the existing plug/wiring powered by a battery. I was thinking of using a jumper maybe, using diodes or even finding some way to incorporate a flasher kit like the one in the link below.Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!http://www.lightexports.com/ef33k-electronic-flasher-kit-turn-signal-and-hazard-25amp-12v/

Get a heavy duty flasher, a female plug that matches what you have on the trailer. Find the battery plus on the trailer connect that to the hot side of the flasher. The other side ofmthe flasher connect to running and turn signal of the trailers plug. Done!

You can buy ready made or build your own.here is one, http://www.rvglow.com/ and another http://rvbasics.com/techtips/emergency-flasher-for-rv-trailer-lights.html

hawkeye-08 wrote:You can buy ready made or build your own.here is one, http://www.rvglow.com/ and another http://rvbasics.com/techtips/emergency-flasher-for-rv-trailer-lights.htmlThanks, I'd prefer to buy one. So Im still a little confused, how does that work exactly? Is it possible to make them flash too not just remain constant?

Thanks guys for the help, but I guess my question remaining is power. How do I illuminate the lights? (Won't I need a deep cell battery to power this?)

donn0128 wrote:Get a heavy duty flasher, a female plug that matches what you have on the trailer. Find the battery plus on the trailer connect that to the hot side of the flasher. The other side ofmthe flasher connect to running and turn signal of the trailers plug. Done!X2, and as for power you would use the 12 volt trailer battery for the power source. It probably would need to be charged each night though. JMO

How can I make my TT lights flash unhooked from my truck?

donn0128
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2015
Get a heavy duty flasher, a female plug that matches what you have on the trailer. Find the battery plus on the trailer connect that to the hot side of the flasher. The other side ofmthe flasher connect to running and turn signal of the trailers plug. Done!
hawkeye-08
Explorer III
Jul 22, 2015
You can buy ready made or build your own.

here is one, http://www.rvglow.com/ and another http://rvbasics.com/techtips/emergency-flasher-for-rv-trailer-lights.html
DavidSanders
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
hawkeye-08 wrote:
You can buy ready made or build your own.

here is one, http://www.rvglow.com/ and another http://rvbasics.com/techtips/emergency-flasher-for-rv-trailer-lights.html

Thanks, I'd prefer to buy one. So Im still a little confused, how does that work exactly? Is it possible to make them flash too not just remain constant?
DavidSanders
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
Thanks guys for the help, but I guess my question remaining is power. How do I illuminate the lights? (Won't I need a deep cell battery to power this?)
BTPO1
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
donn0128 wrote:
Get a heavy duty flasher, a female plug that matches what you have on the trailer. Find the battery plus on the trailer connect that to the hot side of the flasher. The other side ofmthe flasher connect to running and turn signal of the trailers plug. Done!

X2, and as for power you would use the 12 volt trailer battery for the power source. It probably would need to be charged each night though. JMO
BB_TX
Nomad
Jul 22, 2015
Just plug a standard auto flasher into the trailer cord, assuming you have a battery in the trailer.

Like this.
DavidSanders
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
Well that's the only caveat, it doesn't have a battery, it's setup for boondocking. I thought about getting a deep cycle battery and putting in a lawn chair, only thing is how would I wire it to the battery for power?
westend
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
You need a battery on the trailer to haul it anywhere. How will your emergency breakaway system work without a battery? Connect the battery to the typical trailer connectors. The trailer's umbilical should have a post that is connected to the battery (this is for charging with the vehicle while driving). Connect a heavy duty flasher in the umbilical slots for that 12V power and the marker/tail lights.
BroncosFan
Explorer
Jul 22, 2015
more direct link
http://www.rverscorner.com/flasher1.html
cbshoestring
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2015
OK, Now I have to get a flasher and try this. :B

I can see where it might come in handy in some situations.

"... it doesn't have a battery, it's setup for boondocking..."

This line really confuses me :h