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08-09-2014, 10:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Georgia
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running lights on while parked
Is there any way to turn the 5th wheel running lights on while the trailer is parked?
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08-09-2014, 10:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Maryland
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Sure is! Run a jumper wire from the hot to the running lights in the trailer pigtail.
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08-09-2014, 10:25 AM
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Location: Modesto
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Jumper the 7 way. If your looking at the TRAILER end, with the raised portion at the 12:00 position, the two on each side (11:00 and 1:00) will jumper your trailer battery to the clearance/running lights.
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08-09-2014, 10:27 AM
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Site Team
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Push a jumper wire into #3 & #4 on the trailer connector plug. I would upgrade all bulbs to LED first to limit amp draw. JM2¢, Hank
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08-09-2014, 10:39 AM
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I found this from an old post
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(Reserved for new trailer)
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08-09-2014, 10:43 AM
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OR...
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Originally Posted by hoffbrew
I found this from an old post
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Simple shunt
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08-09-2014, 11:16 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Georgia
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Thanks for the replays. That was the information I was looking for.
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08-09-2014, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Monticello, GA
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I used a small amp fuse as a jumper. Probably useless but made me feel better.
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08-09-2014, 07:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Here
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Be Safe People --- Put a fuse in that jumper!
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08-09-2014, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Arkansas
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I carry a turn signal relay that fits perfectly to jump the two pins in case of breakdown and I have to leave trailer. It makes all the lights blink like a Christmas tree!
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08-10-2014, 12:32 PM
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Location: Upland, CA
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I followed the loom of wires through the hitch to inside the front compartment and added a switch there to a hot lead from the house battery. Even if I forget to turn it off, it's not going to hurt anything hooking up to the TV, it's all 12v. And yes, I have all LED's. It's just a safety measure that I hope is never needed.
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08-15-2014, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: 1 hour from Yosemite
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I pop a fuse in it during campfire time at the beach (Pismo), and shut off at quiet time. Just don't be one of those people flashing when camped or leaving them on all night.
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