Date:         Sun, 18 Jun 2006 05:54:50 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Typical wiring for Vanagon >  trailer?
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Nothing wrong with adding separate amber turn signal lights to the
trailer, but those are what should be wired to their own quick release
connection. Keep it simple by using the 4 wire connector for exactly the
standard connections minus the turn signals. That way if someone ever
plugs a standard trailer into it everything will work except the turn
signals.  Your way nothing will work and a fuse  may blow on the van.

Mark


Evan Mac Donald wrote:

>If the trailer needs rewiring anyway, why not put seperate brake and turn signal lights on her? There will be one less thing to possibly mess up your van...
>
>  Just use the 4-wire connector for the "hot" leads, and add another wire with a good quick-release for the ground. I would consider that "simpler" than the converter, because there is one less thing to break. Plus, more lights mean better visibility for your trailer.
>
>  My rambling $0.02.....
>
>Mike Elliott <j.michael.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>  Yep, you're right. Bentley's clearly shows individual R and L turn
>circuits with a separate brake light circuit.
>
>Looks like WM are the folks to visit. Luckily, I have one 5 miles from
>here.
>
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