Date:         Sat, 13 May 2006 12:09:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Patrick Bryson <pbryson@EXTREMEZONE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Patrick Bryson <pbryson@EXTREMEZONE.COM>
Subject:      Re: trailer wiring
In-Reply-To:  <44661EBE.7070603@charter.net>
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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