Expert Answers about Camping Lights
- Running Lights on 2 Trailers Not Working with a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
- When you checked the fuse on the truck did you check the truck's running light fuse or the tow package running light fuse? They are independent of each other on most vehicles. There also could be relays associated with the tow package wiring that you can check.
A good start was to clean the trailer connector but if there is no power on the running light circuit then the issue is further forward somewhere on the truck. And if it is not a fuse or relay then it is likely a damaged wire somewhere...
view full answer... - Why are Fuses Blowing on Interior of Pop-Up Camper
- When a fuse is constantly blowing it does sound like something very simple - you have overloaded a circuit which is causing the fuse to blow so your best option would be to utilize things like LED lights that draw less power as opposed to any incandescent lighting. I have added a link to our selection of LED lights for you so you can replace your incandescent lighting.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Non-Function Arms On A Solera Smart Arm RV Awning
- If the light is off on the controller for your Solera Awning # LC517517 then either the controller is bad or you just have a simple power issue. I recommend tracing the wiring to the power source and using a multimeter # PT89ZR to see if the line has power. If not, then your power source may need to be recharged or there could be a blown in-line fuse that needs to be replaced to allow power to pass to the controller.
Unfortunately with this style system the controller needs to be on the...
view full answer... - Tail Lights Failing and Water Intrusion - Which Is Best Replacement?
- Your tail light failures are almost certainly related to water intrusion. The water is probably coming in through cracked lenses or failed caulk / sealing where the tail light housing meets the camper body. Since your bulb sockets are rusted you are certain to have more issues and now is the time to replace them entirely. Since you are replacing them you should consider LED lighting that is brighter.
If you email me back with a picture of your current lights and measurements I can recommend...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Powered Trailer Jack that Doesn't Always Power Up and Down
- Make sure the main ground wire on your trailer harness is connected to a clean metal surface of your trailer frame. It sounds like your jack has a weak ground and because of that it doesn't want to operate consistently.
By improving the ground of your trailer harness the jack should start to function normally again.
view full answer... - Testing Vehicle Wiring and Trailer Light Functions on 2017 F-350 Diesel and 5th Wheel Trailer
- In 7-way RV wiring the right stop light and right turn light signals are combined and carried on one circuit. If you refer to the linked photo of a 7-way socket you can see which pin within the 7-way handles these signals; it is the pin at the 3:00 position as you look at the socket on the truck.
Since you do not have the trailer handy for testing if you have a voltmeter like # PT89ZR or a circuit tester like # PTW2993 you can check the truck wiring. If you check out the linked video you...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Not Recognizing Trailer With LED Lights
- Based on what you are describing yes, the 7-Way to 5-Way/4-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs # C35FR.
The problem is likely that the LED signals from your trailer are not being read by your vehicle's computer. Adapters like this one use built-in resistors to solve that problem. If you need a 7-way the Curt 7-Way Trailer Adapter for Towing Trailers with LED Lights # C57003 is also available.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting New Side Clearance LED Lights Not Working on Older Camping Trailer
- The likely issue with the side lights is either the ground isn't strong enough and you need to have a better connection to the frame or since you added LED lights there may be a power draw issue in which case you would need to check your wiring for a break or short.
You can use an incandescent bulb circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test those lights to ensure power and ground are good. With LED lights you do need the polarity correct for function so if you have the power and ground reversed...
view full answer... - Trailer Lights Only Work Fine when Tow Vehicle Headlights are Off
- This sounds like a ground problem. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light but can show up any time.
Make sure that the vehicle side and trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces.
The light grounds should also be attached to clean...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Lippert Ultra Level Hydraulic System That Has All Lights On Panel Lit
- I checked with Lippert and they gave me the following instructions for your Ultra Level to clear the code you have:
In order clear this error, press and hold all 4 directional buttons as once for 3-5 seconds. If this error comes back, check fluid level, breaker between pump and battery and then finally pressure switch.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting No Running Lights Functioning on a Trailer While Other Circuits Work
- Based on what you described it sounds like the running light circuit is somehow shorting out between the trailer connector and the light assemblies. A lot of trailer lighting issues are ground related, but since your brake lights are functioning the problem has to be somewhere on the taillight circuit itself.
I would start at the connector looking for any corrosion (fix as necessary) and then work your way back from there looking for any cut or exposed wires on the circuit to each light...
view full answer... - Trailer Taillight Kit Recommendation for Boat Trailer that Uses 4-Way Wiring
- You can add a 4-way to the rear of your first trailer with the # 18252 which would tap into the trailer wiring of the first trailer.
view full answer... - What Does Flashing Blue Light of Everchill RV Fridge Indicate
- The flashing light normally indicates that there's not enough power available for the fridge to work. It sounds like you should have enough power present so maybe there's an issue with your converter or the wiring to it. Are all of your other accessories seemingly working properly?
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Furrion Vision S Camera System Monitor that Wont Stay On
- The Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Observation Camera System w/ Side Marker Light Cameras - 5" Screen # FCE48TASL-05 can be setup to stay on for constant observation. You will need to adjust your monitor settings as it sounds like it may be in a power save mode. It also may be an issue if they didn't set up the cameras for constant power. Each camera has a trigger wire so if that isn't linked to the constant power, the camera may need to be triggered to work.
view full answer... - Apparent Malfunction of Tekonsha Sentinel Trailer Brake Controller
- According to my contact at Tekonsha if the green light on your older (and discontinued) Sentinel trailer brake controller is flashing at approximately an 8 second interval, this is a diagnostic light that is showing that the trailer is connected and the system is operating. If the red light is illuminated that indicates that there is current flow to the trailer. When the green light is a solid green light then it is indicating that braking has begun.
Since your red indicator light remains...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Light Functions Not Working and Wire Colors Not Matching
- Sometimes companies have different wire colors, so you will need to check functions instead of color. You can use a 12V battery for this with a couple jump wires or your can connect it to your vehicle and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993. You can use the locations of the functions in the attached photo to assist. If you match the functions and still do not have running or tail lights, you most likely have a bad ground connection on those lights. Make sure you have a bare metal to...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Ignition Issue of Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater
- You need to examine the propane supply for your Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater, # FR93FR. Confirm all valves are open with adequate supply of propane in the tanks. If the valves are open and tanks have pressure you may have an issue with your propane pressure regulator.
view full answer... - Vehicle Battery Died and Trailer Brakes are Locked Up
- I have not heard of a dead vehicle battery causing trailer brakes to lock up, but that would not be the weirdest thing I have heard of when it comes to trailer problems.
The first thing I would do is unplug the brake controller for a few minutes and plug it back in. This will reset the brake controller. After you reconnect the brake controller, I would use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, to test the 5 o'clock pin in the trailer connector at the back of your Jeep Liberty (see photo)....
view full answer... - Trailer Left Turn and Brake Lights Sometimes Do Not Work on Trailer Towed by 2014 Kia Sorento
- This is a textbook example of a bad ground connection. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light.
Make sure that the vehicle side and trailer side connectors are clean and free of corrosion inside and out. The main connector grounds should be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces.
The light grounds should also be attached to clean and...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Installation of Optronics Trailer Tail Light Kit TL16RK
- The first thing you can check on your trailer tail light installation with Optronics kit # TL16RK is the ground wire, which is the white wire. A bad ground will prevent operation of all lights.
This white wire from the 4-pole flat connector must be firmly attached to a clean bare metal surface on the trailer frame. You can try sanding off any paint or rust to get down to the bare metal. Make sure the white ground wire is very firmly secured to the trailer frame.
You also need to ensure...
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