Expert Answers about Camping Lights
- Can Small Lights Appliances be Ran Off of Battery Installed in Trailer
- Depending on how long you are camping and how many accessories you need to run and for how long will dictate how big of a battery power source you would need to use.
For what you are doing most people use a standard car battery in their trailer to power some small LED lights. LED lights hardly draw anything so they would be the way to go. For interior you would want the part # RVILL34. For an interior/exterior light that is also LED you would want the # ILL22CB.
The part # 37185 can be...
view full answer... - Recommendations for Splicing Running Light Wires on a Tear Drop Camping Trailer
- Instead of using a quick splice connector, I recommend splicing into the wiring using a butt connector and then using some shrink tubing or liquid electrical tape, # SWC50122, to seal the connections from the elements.
We have different size butt connectors like # 05732-2 for 12 to 10 gauge wires and # 05731-5 for 16 to 14 gauge wires.
You will want to be careful when adding lights to a trailer. If you add too many lights, it could be too much power draw on the tow vehicle electrical...
view full answer... - Is Battery Isolator Needed When Using 7-Way Connected to Trailer Battery
- That's a good question, and you can certainly just unplug the trailer if you like when you are camped. If you don't want to have to deal with that (along with all the other stuff to get set up and remember when you reach your destination), you can leave the trailer plugged in but will need an isolator, the Battery Isolation Solenoid # PK5231201.
This is the route I recommend because without the isolator, if you don't unplug the connector it will drain your battery. So having the peace...
view full answer... - What Does the Purple Wire of the Coach Step Control Module Control
- The purple wire of the Coach Step Module part # LC301702 that you referenced is for the step light switch. It is designed to send power to the step light switch so that the light comes on.
view full answer... - Tandem Axle Lift Kit for Jayco Jay Feather EXP 26L
- Can you get me the brand and capacity of the axles on your trailer?
view full answer... - 7-Way Round to 7-Way Flat Trailer Adapter Recommendation for a 1993 Ford Bronco
- As long as the 7-ways on both your 1993 Ford Broco and your Fleetwood camping trailer are wired up like the diagrams I attached the Pollak Trailer Connector Adapter # HM47425 that you referenced would work as-is without having to be rewired.
view full answer... - Recommended Weight Distribution System For Prolite S Camping Trailer
- For your Prolite S camping trailer, I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 4K GTW, 400 TW # 66557. This system is rated for a total tongue weight between 250 lbs and 400 lbs. That total tongue weight rating consists of the loaded and ready to go tongue weight of the trailer as well as any cargo behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle.
With such a light trailer, this system will keep constant pressure on the brackets with automotive...
view full answer... - Recommended Clearance Marker Lights Compatible with 1999 Coachmen Viking Pop-Up Camping Trailer
- The Rectangular Trailer Clearance, Side Marker Light with Reflector - Red # MC32RB will work on your 1999 Coachmen Viking Pop-Up Camper for the rear side clearance light. If you want the front clearance marker as well, you will want # MC32AB. Both of these lights are 4 x 2 inches and have mounting holes 3 inches on center.
view full answer... - Recommendation to Add Extra Right Tail Light on Trailer
- To add an extra tail light to your trailer, I recommend using a Trailer Tail Light like the Optronics # STL8RB. This light will give you stop light, turn signal light and tail light functions and will mount to any surface using the included studs.
You will simply splice the wires into the existing tail light wiring of your trailer. The white wire will be grounded, the brown wire is for the tail lights and the yellow wire is for the stop and turn lights.
I have attached a video review...
view full answer... - How to Activate Trailer Running Lights with a 7-Way That is Ran to Aux Battery
- What you'd need is a 7-way socket like the part # HM48480 that you'd run to the battery you want to power your running lights. You'll need to connect this 7-way to the running lights and ground circuit so that when it is plugged in the running lights would come on. The running light circuit will be the pin in the 10:00 position of the 7-way as your looking at the front of it and the ground circuit is in the 7:00 pin.
view full answer... - Can 4-Way Trailer Wiring Plugs Connect to Battery for Interior Light
- Yes it would be possible to wire a 4-way to a 12 volt battery if you wanted to. You'd need a 4-way like the part # HM48030 and the part # HM48110 to run one of them to your battery and the other to your light. Otherwise you could run the vehicle side 4-way to the battery.
view full answer... - Recommendation for Trailer Light with Reverse Light and License Plate Light Functions
- We do have a few available options for trailer lights with all of the functions you listed in your question.
I recommend looking at the Optronics Camping Travel Light and Bracket # RVST56. This surface mount trailer light functions as combination stop, turn, tail and back-up light with license plate illuminator. It measures 8-5/8 inches long, 6-5/16 inches wide, and 2-1/16 inches deep. The wiring design includes the lead wires for power and a ground wire for mounting to any surface.
I...
view full answer... - RV Interior Dome Light Replacement Similar to Optronics RVILL33
- We have the similar Gustafson RV light part # 277-000337 which would give you the style of light you are wanting but in a more reliable setup.
view full answer... - Hitch and Cargo Carrier for my 2019 Subaru Outback
- We can get you set up with everything you'll need! For the hitch use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98847. It is one of the easiest hitches to install on your Outback and will offer plenty of capacity for your cargo carrier.
For the carrier you can't beat the 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches part # e98874 not only will this fold up when not in use but will also tilt away and help you to access your rear hatch area. This means you wont have to unload it to get into...
view full answer... - Can You Use Weight Distribution on a NuCamp Tag XL Tear Trailer
- I do have an option for you but there isn't hardly any space on the tongue of a NuCamp Tag XL Teardrop Trailer so I don't think weight distribution would be a good choice as there is nowhere for the frame hanger brackets to mount. It's a pretty light trailer so if you're having issues with sway you can install a sway control device like the Tuson Asymmetric Sway Control part # 335TSC-1000.
If you're having issues with sag, consider adding suspension enhancements like the Air Lift 1000...
view full answer... - Recommended Parts For Carrying 4 Bikes and Camping Gear With a 2023 Honda HR-V
- The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT57YR is our highest capacity receiver for your 2023 Honda HR-V. This receiver has a maximum tongue weight rating of 300lbs but be sure to verify you do not exceed any weight capacities given by Honda. I recommend pairing this with the Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack # Y02458 to keep the weight down. This carrier weighs 35lbs and can support 4 bikes up to 40lbs each. You may need an Adapter Bar # Y02531 for any of your bikes with an alternative...
view full answer... - Do 12 Volt Lights that Get Added to Trailer Interior Need to be Grounded
- The 12 volt lights that you plan to install will need to be grounded in order to function. You can do this by attaching the ground wire of the lights to the frame of the trailer or you can run them back to the negative post of the battery. Either way though they have to be grounded to function properly.
view full answer... - Solution for Passing Hazard Light Trailer Inspection with Separate Wired Trailer Taillights
- Due to the nature of signal converters there really isn't a way to make the signals work so that when your flashers are on the amber lights blink. The problem is that the converter can't tell the difference between the flashers and the brake lights so it sends the circuit on the brake lights since they are flashing at the same time.
What about if your trailer had combined taillights like most do? The only solution I could provide for you that could possibly work for you would be to convert...
view full answer... - Recommended LED Tail Light For Trailer Surface Mount With Multiple Functions
- I can get you most of the functions you mentioned in one light, but I can't get them all. Most trailer lights do not have the reverse or backup light feature. I recommend the Wraparound LED Tail Light for Trailers Over 80" - 8 Function - Submersible - Red - Driver # 271595 along with the 7 Function Passenger # 271594. These lights are 7-1/2 long x 3-1/2 tall x 3-1/4 inches deep.
Another option is the LED Trailer Tail Light - 7 Function - Submersible - 23 Diodes - Rectangle - Red Lens...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendations for a 2016 Chevy Traverse 2LT AWD
- I will be happy to help you select a trailer wiring harness so you can get out there and get to camping! There are a couple of different ways you can add a trailer wiring harness to your 2016 Chevy Traverse: install a harness that plugs in line with the tail light wiring or use a harness that plugs into a factory location and that also provides the accessories to make it functional. The second way is the easier installation so I recommend we look at the best option in that category.
If...
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