I guess you don't have to register or have or have the trailer inspected. No turn signals is illegal. The converter box is the easy way to address this. There are operational differences in the these boxes. The better ones will yield brighter lights. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Bryson Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 3:09 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: trailer wiring Guys, I know some folks will poo poo this strategy on trailers but what I do I hook up the brake and driving lights and don't mess with turn signals. Typically I'm driving in a far more cautious state of mind and also, the turn signals can usually be seen over/around the trailer. This is really easy to wire and is simplifies things. I use the 4 contact flat connector and wire the van so it'll work any trailer with dual filament bulbs. Patrick
>> John, >> Just Bought one myself !!! >> Last I heard it was making it's self across the country via UPS !!! :o) >> What did you have to do for tail / turn signal lights ? >> Did you use the power converter >> they were talking about on the list? >> . >> thanks, >> John C... >> SLC, UT... >> 85 Westy; Sitar >> >> >> > John, I did not use turn signal and tail lights on the trailer. I bought > the hitch initially for a specific one time application. I traveled only > during the daytime on an interstate highway, and the shape of the > trailer I used allowed full visibility of the rear lights on the van. I > did consider the rear lighting wiring hookup and found that Wallyworld > carries a variety of them. Take your pick - but what ever you get, be > sure the hardware matches your trailer hardware!! > > Good luck, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver |
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