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nilesrob · 05-26-2009, 09:24 PM

Really quick question - what pins do I jumper to get the running lights to light while plugged into power? Thanks.

overlander63 · 05-26-2009, 09:30 PM

The top pin and the one next to it.

nilesrob · 05-26-2009, 09:40 PM

Awesome, thank you!

Silverhobby · 05-27-2009, 07:05 AM

Brad, If you really want to be "flashy", install a 2 prong HD flasher (with prongs at a 90 degree angle) into the trailer cord. This will use the battery's power and flash all the lights at the same time.

richinny · 05-27-2009, 08:10 AM

make sure you're ready for company first!

nilesrob · 05-27-2009, 07:29 PM

OK, I guess I need a little more help. What is the "top" and to which side is the one next to it?

overlander63 · 05-27-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nilesrob

OK, I guess I need a little more help. What is the "top" and to which side is the one next to it?

The top pin is the one on top of the plug when it is connected in normal fashion to the tow vehicle. The squarish knob-ish thing on the plug should be at the top.

Mexray · 05-27-2009, 07:45 PM

Here's about the best diagram around, shows everything you'll need to know...

http://www.countrytrailer.com/Manage...S/7wayplug.pdf

you can plug a 2-prong flasher unit between the + and Tail lights to get them to blink using the trailer's battery...if you plug it into the + and RH stop lights, they will blink...

I've made a control box that I plug the 7-way cord into that allows me to 'flash' the tail/marker lights, the stop light, and the back up lights...I can also switch it to 'full on' to turn either one of the circuits on fully, for any one of the three...cooool.....

overlander63 · 05-27-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mexray

I've made a control box that I plug the 7-way cord into that allows me to 'flash' the tail/marker lights, the stop light, and the back up lights...I can also switch it to 'full on' to turn either one of the circuits on fully, for any one of the three...cooool.....

You just don't want to do that in downtown LA, you'll get arrested for indecent exposure...

"flashing"... crawling back under my rock now...

Mexray · 05-27-2009, 08:12 PM

I guess our old AS is a Naturalist at heart, flashing, every chance it gets...

jerrypeterma · 05-27-2009, 08:20 PM

mexray, I'd sure like to have a diagram of that little box

Mexray · 05-27-2009, 09:05 PM

Here's a first draft...I've got to add a diode in one of the green LED indicator lamps, to keep them both from coming on...

Hope you can read it...it's rather straight forward, I use the + battery pin to power the flasher, LED indicators, and all the trailer lights (all of mine are LED units, except the backup lamps, and they will be converted shortly)...

With the Master Switch (on the left), UP is FLASH, CENTER is OFF, and DOWN is constant ON...you then select which circuit; TAIL, STOP, or BACKUP you wish to power up...or all at the same time - looks really COOL with all the lights flashing in the night....

With this FLASHER BOX, one can flash the trailer lights if on the roadside, unhooked, while running in the TV for parts, etc...or I can irritate my Rally neighbors...or with a remote control wired into the BOX, I could find our AS in a crowded WalMart parking lot...

Mexray · 05-27-2009, 10:48 PM

Took some Pic's of our BLUE HALO tonight...enjoy!

msieber109 · 05-27-2009, 11:30 PM

Mexray...that looks pretty sharp.
Is the Blue Halo rope lights permanently attached or do you have to install them everytime when you setup?

Mexray · 05-28-2009, 01:28 AM

The rope lights are permanent...I mounted them in the lower alum channel that would normally carry the wide blue vinyl strip...

I removed every other rivet that holds the alum channel to the body, and mounted a clear plastic 'u' channel that just fit perfect, and installed new rivets...I got the plastic channel from the rope light supplier, the rope light just 'snaps' into the channel and you're done!

These rope lights are not LED's (a bit pricy!)...they are the regular kind...I made two runs, one down each side, ending at the rear...I power them from the tongue jack circuit up front...

As you can see, I had to go up over the wheel wells, and under the water heater in order to use one continious 'rope'... on the curb side I also had to go under the door...but I think it still came out kinda 'cool'...

I got the rope lights and accessories from a store in TX, I believe...called 1000bulbs.com, as I remember...they have all you'd need, in many colors, in different sizes and voltages...mine are 12 volt type...

SnoSheriff · 10-09-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mexray

These rope lights are not LED's (a bit pricy!)...they are the regular kind...I made two runs, one down each side, ending at the rear...I power them from the tongue jack circuit up front...

I love the way the rope lights look or your AS

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Can you post a picture of the power source connection? Do the lights work when you are parked and not hooked up to your towing rig or when you are pulling and connected to the power source?

the ponz · 10-09-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mexray

Here's a first draft...I've got to add a diode in one of the green LED indicator lamps, to keep them both from coming on...

Hope you can read it...it's rather straight forward, I use the + battery pin to power the flasher, LED indicators, and all the trailer lights (all of mine are LED units, except the backup lamps, and they will be converted shortly)...

Do you think there should be a fuse located anywhere in the circuit ?