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  • How do the Taillights in the Submersible Trailer Tail Light Kit Secure to the Trailer
  • Yes, the light kit has mounting studs, nuts included, that are 2 inches on center for mounting to a metal mounting bracket. The bracket must be attached securely to the trailer frame because the lights in this kit get their ground connection through the mounting studs.
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  • Troubleshooting Left Taillight Goes Out on Boat Trailer when I Step on Brake
  • If you have a bad or weak ground connection this can cause the problem you are seeing. When you apply the brakes, and the headlights are on, the ground connection needs to be good because when more amperage is drawn on the system, it requires a better ground to work properly. If you clean your ground connection points and make sure the taillights are grounded sufficiently, and the lights are still not functioning properly, you will need to check your connections and be sure you have the wire
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Honda Fit Behind a Motor Home
  • First, be sure to consult the Fit owners manual to determine if and how your Fit should be towed. Yes there are base plates for the 2007 Honda Fit from Blue Ox but only if it is a manual transmission. You would use # BX2252. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Aventa # BX7445. It also comes with safety cables. For a lighting solution I recommend the TowDaddy wiring harness # TD10000S. Most states now require a supplemental baring system on the vehicle being flat towed. I recommend th
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2007 Honda Fit Behind a Motor Home with an Aventa Tow Bar
  • In order to determine if your 2007 Honda Fit can be flat towed behind a motor home you will want to consult the vehicle owners manual. Since you have an automatic transmission you will need to use base plates # 521558-1. Blue Ox does not have a base plate kit for the automatic transmission models. You can still use your Aventa tow bar by using adapter # BX88178. If you need safety cables, use # RM-643. For a lighting solution I recommend the TowDaddy harness # TD10000S. Most states now re
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  • Is a Honda 2013 FIT Flat Towable
  • I have a copy of the Fit Online Reference Owners Manual that I found online, and on page 159, it states that both manual and automatic transmission equipped Fit models can indeed be towed behind a motorhome of the specific procedures shown are followed. You can find this by doing a Google search on '2013 Honda Fit Owners Manual'. I looked through several online forums, and saw several references stating that the 2013 Fit can be flat towed. I would recommend checking directly with Honda for
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Honda Fit Sport Automatic Behind a Motor Home
  • The best place to check to see if a vehicle can be flat towed behind a motor home is the owners manual. I found one online for the 2013 Fit from Honda and it states that you can tow the vehicle behind a motor home. There are special instructions for the automatic transmission you will want to look at so be sure to check your owners manual. You will need 5 items to flat tow your fit. First you will need base plates, # BX2253. These provide a safe mounting location for a tow bar. For a compatib
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  • Is Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 Needed When Flat Towing a 2013 Ford Fiesta
  • The battery needs to be disconnected when flat towing a 2013 Ford Fiesta with the automatic transmission because the transmission is shifted electrically. If the battery is left connected it could shift the transmission into the wrong gears when being flat towed and damage the transmission. The manual transmission of the Fiesta does not require disconnecting the battery. The diode kit like the Roadmaster Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154, is used to connect your lighting on your RV to the light
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  • What is Lumen Rating for Custer Clear LED Safety Light w/ Heavy Duty Magnets, # HF18W-HD
  • I spoke to my contact at Custer regarding the luminosity rating of this product, the battery-powered Clear LED Safety Light with Heavy Duty Magnets, part # HF18W-HD. Custer does not publish a specific lumen rating for this product. However, they were able to tell me that this item is among their top-selling products of its kind, especially for agricultural users. They also indicated that its light output is visible at distances up to one mile and that when in flashing mode the four AA batter
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  • Parts Needed to Replace All Wiring a Single Axle Cargo Trailer
  • To completely rewire your cargo trailer, I would recommend picking up a trailer light kit like the Standard Light Kit, # TL5RK, or # TLL9RK for LED lights. These kits include all necessary wiring and hardware needed to install the lights on your trailer. The LED light kit does not include clearance lights. To add clearance lights, I would recommend using # MCL31AB. The best option would be the LED lights because they only use a fraction of the power that the incandescent lights use. If you de
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  • Dimensions on Custer Replacement Tail Light Lens # LTL-LENS
  • On the Custer Replacement Tail Light Lens, part # LTL-LENS, the measurement of 4-1/2 inches is at the widest point of the lens, which is the center of the lens. It does measure 4-1/4 inches at the top and bottom of the lens. Also, the measurement from the center of one mounting hole to the center of the other mounting hole is 3-3/4 inches. I am including a picture of the lens with the measurements that I took to help you get the correct part.
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  • Trailer Lights Shut Off when Brakes are Pressed on a 1970 Sears Boat Trailer
  • It sounds to me like you have a ground issue somewhere on your trailer causing all of the lights to shut off since you have the same issue with multiple vehicles. The brake lights apply additional load on the circuits which is usually when a ground problem will show up. First, make sure that the trailer connectors on the vehicle and trailer are clean and free of any corrosion. Corrosion can cause a short which can lead to many problems. Next, check that the ground wires from the trailer
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  • Availability of Custer LED Quad Flash Kit # CPL65A-STR with Red Lamps
  • Custer does indeed offer a LED Quad Flash Kit in red, the part # is CPL65R-STR.
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  • Using E-Z Mount Tow Light Kit, # EZT20B, with a Tow Dolly Already Connected to RV Trailer Connector
  • The Roadmaster Tow Dolly with electric brakes, # RM-2000-1, also already has lights on it which is why they did not provide an additional socket for lights. It also has a 6-Way round pin trailer connector and not a 7-Way. Since your RV has a 7-Way, you can use the Hopkins mutli-tow adapter, # HM47570. This connector will allow you to plug in the 4-Way on the E-Z Mount Tow Light Kit, # EZT20B. but you have to consult the RV owners manual to determine if it can handle the power draw from tow d
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  • All Trailer Lights Blink When Truck Headlights and Turn Signals are Turned On
  • The wiring harness on the trailer side is what is called a wishbone harness. It splits the running light signal so that you do not have to run a jumper wire from one side to the other. The yellow/brown wire is for the left side running lights and the green/brown is for the right side running lights. That could be what the problem is if you wired it differently. Make sure that the trailer lights are grounded to a clean and corrosion free location of the trailer frame. Also check to make sure t
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Running and Tail Lights Not Functioning on a Trailer
  • The first thing I would do is check for voltage on the (brown) running/tail light circuit of your Trailer Light Kit # TLK01. You could use a circuit tester # 3808 for this. If you have power running into the light but it still does not illuminate then the issue the ground circuit. If you do not have power on this circuit you will need to trace this circuit up to the four-way of your trailer and beyond until you find where the short circuit is. The thing about the # TLK01 is that it grounds
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  • Lighting Functions and Extension Cable for the E-Z Mount Tow Light Kit
  • The E-Z Mount Tow Light Kit, # EZT20B, provides stop, turn and taillight functions for flat towing. If you need an extension There are several options depending on the length that you need. If 48 inches would be long enough you can use the 48 inch Car and Trailer End Loop, # 18044. If 60 inches is needed use the 60 inch Car and Trailer End Loop, # 18045. If you need a custom length wire you could purchase a 4-Pole Trailer End Connector, # 18004, which is 12 inches long, a 4-Pole Vehicle End c
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  • What is the Length of the Flap on the E-Z Mount Tow Light Kit from Inside of Hook to Corner Fold
  • I went to the warehouse and pulled the E-Z Mount Tow Light Kit, # EZT20B, to measure for you, see video link. The measurement from the hook that sits inside the trunk lip to the 90 degree angled corner on the flap is 3-3/4 inches. The E-Z Mount kit can be used in many positions, including the position you referenced. I added a photo showing a couple of alternate applications that you may find helpful. If this light kit will not work on your Cabrio, I checked with Blue Ox and they recommend
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  • Clearance Lights in Trailer Wiring Kit # TLK01 Do Not Light Up on a 1983 Southwind RV
  • If the wiring leading to the clearance lights in the trailer light kit, # TLK01, have power but the lights do not light up, there could be a couple of problems. First, you are going to want to check the ground connection. These lights ground through a mounting stud. Make sure that they are attached to a bare metal surface that is not painted and that there is no dirt or corrosion. If the issue is not a bad ground, you can check the lights off of the trailer by attaching them to a battery, but
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  • Can the Honda Fit Be Flat Towed Behind a Motorhome
  • The information that we have is that the Honda Fit Automatic is towable as is for the 2007 to 2011 model years. If you have a 2012 model or If you would like to let me know the year of your Honda Fit, I would be glad to check to see if it is towable or not, or you can check your vehicle owners manual to determine the towability and pre tow procedures for your specific vehicle. Honda vehicles have special procedures for towing so you should check your owners manual. The items needed to tow you
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  • Rewiring the 4-Way Trailer Connectors on the Magnetic Towing Light Kit # C-ATL20A
  • If the wires pulled out from one of the 4-Way connectors and you cannot access the inside of the 4-Way housing to re-attach the wires, what you can do is add a new 4-Way. You can use the Quick Fix(TM) 4 Pole Flat Car and Trailer Ends, # 48195. With this kit you get one trailer end and one vehicle end. All you have to do is place the wires in the appropriate location and close the lid on it. The vehicle side has one exposed pin and that is for the white ground wire. Next to it will be the brow
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  • Driver Side LED Trailer Side Marker Light Does Not Light Up
  • It looks like you have the Sealed, Miro Flex, Mini Thin Line LED, # AL191AB. What I think is happening is that there is a bad ground connection. The bracket you are using, # A91BB, has a ground transfer that moves the ground from the terminal in the back to the mounting hole. Check to make sure that the bracket is secured to a bare metal surface that is free of dirt and corrosion. You may try grounding the terminal using a wire instead of through the mounting hardware to get a better connecti
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  • Needed Items for Flat Towing 2012 Honda Fit
  • For starters, you will need a tow bar and base plates. The tow bar mounts into the receiver on your Winnebago, and would use the base plates that permanently attach to the Honda Fit as an attachment point. I would recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. The Falcon 2 is our best seller, and is easy to operate. The vehicle-specific base plate kit is part # 521190-1. I will link you to our video showing this kit being installed on a 2010 Honda Fit. Next, you will need a lightin
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  • What are the Dimensions of the Lights in the Split Lens Magnetic Towing Tail Lights
  • On the Split Lens Magnetic Towing Tail Lights, # SPL30B-6, the lights are 4-3/8 inches tall from the bottom of the magnetic base. They are 8-3/8 inches wide. The amber and red sections are each 2 inches tall. The lights are 2-11/16 inches thick. The cord is 30 feet long.
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  • Recommendation For Wiring Kit When Flat Towing a 2003 Honda Element
  • For a light wiring kit when flat towing your 2003 Honda Element, I would recommend two different choices. If you do not plan on towing the vehicle often, you can use a light kit like the Magnetic Towing Light Kit, part # C-ATL20A. If you do plan on towing it often, I recommend installing diodes using Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154. With this diode kit the vehicle brake lights will function as both brake and turn lights. It will also have the diodes that prevent fee
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  • Trailer Marker Lights Do Not Illuminate on the Fender Of Hallmark Trailer
  • I would begin by making sure each marker light has a good ground connection to a clean metal surface. Each light should be grounded to a rust-free, metal surface. If the ground is achieved through the metal base of the light, there may be corrosion or rust that has formed which is causing a bad ground. I would also recommend checking the power supply to the lights, you can do so with a circuit tester like part # 3808. You will want to inspect the wiring making sure there is not a short or exp
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  • Is the LED Amber Quad Flash Warning Light Kit Available with Round Style Lights
  • Yes, the LED Amber Quad Flash Kit, # CPL65A-STR, is also available in round style, # CPL4A-STR. We also have the Sealed, 4 inch Round, Triple Flash LED Warning Lights, # SLL43AB1 and # SLL43AB2, if; you are looking for warning lights that strobe. Two lights are needed and if you want them to alternate you will need 1 each of the function 1 light and the function 2 light. We have a video showing the Oval LED warning lights in use, see link.
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  • Are There LED Strobe Lights Available In Round Style Light
  • Yes, we have round LED strobe lights available that are similar to the LED Amber Quad Flash Kit, part # CPL65A-STR. For round LED strobe lights, we have the Optronics Triple Flash LED Warning Light, part # SLL43AB1, and the Optronics Triple Flash LED Warning Light, part # SLL43AB2. Checkout the short video I produced for you that shows the functionality of these LED strobe lights.
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  • How Would a Custer Back-Up Alarm Install on a Reverse Light Circuit of a Vehicle with a 7-Way
  • What you could do to install this Surface Mount Back-up Alarm # BK97DB is install it inline with the purple wire of your 7-way. You would cut the purple wire and then attach one end of the wire to one of the contact studs and then attach the other wire to the other stud, and then when there is voltage on this circuit the voltage will run through the # BK97DB activating the alarm and then go to the 7-way. I attached an FAQ article on trailer wiring for you to check out also.
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  • Options to Replace Square Tail Lights with LED lights for Over 80 Inch and Under 80 Inch Trailers
  • If your trailer came with the square Peterson lights then you can use the Submersible LED Trailer Light Kit, item # LEDTLK01-NM, that you referred to, or the Submersible, Under 80 inch LED Trailer Light Kit, # TLL9RK. The Over 80 designation that you see is a federal guideline for trailers that are over 80 inches wide, and extra lighting is required for these trailers. You should check federal and state lighting guidelines if you are not sure that your trailer has the correct lighting instal
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  • Lights On Boat Trailer Do Not Come On When Lights On Ford F-150 Are Turned On
  • I would begin by checking the grounds on your trailer. You will want to make sure each light is grounded to a clean metal surface. The item you selected, Custer Trailer Light, part # TLK01, includes a plastic license plate bracket. Sometimes this can cause a bad ground connection for the tail lights. I would also check to make sure the vehicle side connector is grounded and to make sure the auxiliary fuse on your vehicle is not blown. There is also the possibility that the vehicle wiring conn
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