Horse trailer interior lights question.

[moparguy]

Our new trailer came wired with the small round 5prong connector. In order to use the interior lignts in the back as well as the dressing room, the trucks park lights must be on. Not a great arrangement. I suspect we wouldn't have this problem if it were wired with a 7 prong RV type connector, but, oh well.



Anyone know the best/easy way to do away with the parklight on requirement.



Thanks, Ronnie

 

[RustyTRanch]

we ran a seperate wire just for the lights



I spliced into the brakes power supply since it is on without the key



I did put a switch on the neck of trailer to turn power off when not needed( you can put it up under neck out of site)



This will protect your brake circuit when running down the road

(You don't need the lights then anyhow)



This worked for us

I have had it like this for 5 years with no problems

this might give you an idea anyway

later

mike

 

[DieselDoghouse]

We rewired our trailer for the 7pin blade RV that the Dodge came with and carried the B+ or auxiliary lead to a fused circuit for the coach lights (and, um, a portable radio so the ponies don't miss their favorite tunes ). Was it a pain in the gelding?? You bet, but our trailer, otherwise well crafted here in NE is a brand well-known for the goofy, nonstandard electric harness and frankly, I was never thrilled with the quality of cable they used. Supplies for the project are cheap even in the best quality. I then made 'fleet cables' to adapt down from the 7-pin to original plug styles in case the trailer is 'borrowed'. One nice thing about the 7-pins, like Pollack or Cole-Hersee is that storage pockets are available for when the trailer is parked outdoors.