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Comment on Trailer Wiring and Light Replacement Demo – etrailer.com by anjonjp

anjonjp — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:47:08 +0000

Since most cars now …
Since most cars now use a combination of red, amber and white for back/brake, indicators (turn signals) and reverse respectively, I fail to understand why North American trailers haven’t adopted this same system. Surely, it makes it clearer and therefore potentially safer? Is there any reason that I am not aware of? If so, please share it, I am genuinely curious. (This is not meant to be a critical comment!!)

Comment on Trailer Wiring and Light Replacement Demo – etrailer.com by etrailertv

etrailertv — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:47:08 +0000

I’m not entirely …
I’m not entirely sure of the reason our trailers have not adopted this wiring method. It’s possible that (depending on the trailer) there is not enough room for extra lights. Another possible reason is that most SUVs and car wiring systems are not designed to carry extra load of trailer lights; manufacturers may not plan for it or don’t want to deal with it. Sorry I cannot be more specific.

Comment on Trailer Wiring and Light Replacement Demo – etrailer.com by anjonjp

anjonjp — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:47:08 +0000

Thank you for that …
Thank you for that and I appreciate that you realised my question was pure curiosity. I doubt that the space factor you suggest as a possibility is the reason as European trailers regardless of size are able to do this. The second suggestion is probably not so valid for modern vehicles but could very well be the case in eras gone by and the habit just simply stuck. Very good point! Thank you.

Comment on Trailer Wiring and Light Replacement Demo – etrailer.com by jenniesboy

jenniesboy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:47:08 +0000

ok heres you a good …
ok heres you a good one i did just like you sayed and every time i hook up my trailer to my truck 07 GMC CANYON SLE it blows like say it only blows when i use my turn signal like say i turn left and i use my turn signal it blows my trucks turn signals and my trailers turn signals and same goes for the right side and when i hit the brakes i blow the trailer bulbs theres you a brain twister but it’s true not a lie i cant even pull my boat down to the lake anymore cause of it

Comment on Trailer Wiring and Light Replacement Demo – etrailer.com by etrailertv

etrailertv — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:47:08 +0000

If your truck is …
If your truck is working properly without the trailer attached, then the problem lies with the trailer. You most likely have a short to ground somewhere on the trailer. This means that a wire, most likely the left turn/brake wire, is shorting to either the trailer frame or a ground wire somewhere. Using a continuity tester, you should be able to track down the problem area.