Checking Trailer Lights Without Hooking Up to Vehicle?

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is there a way to check the lights without hooking up to the vehicle

asked by: Dennis

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Testing lights on your trailer will require a 12V power source so if you are not going to plug in a connector like # H20046 you will need a separate 12V battery. Then use the negative post of the battery to attach your ground wire to and then and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 as a type of jumper from the positive post to the wire.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Hi Tony, thanks for writing in and yes, we can 100% get your 2023 Jeep Wrangler set up to be flat towed behind your Holiday Rambler motorhome. To make it easy to order I'll go ahead and list everything out for you. - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster…

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All of the circuit testers we carry, like the Tekonsha #6562, are universal fits for vehicle connectors which is why these products aren't listed in our fitguide. The note on the product page about the Ford OEM brake controllers has more to do…

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The problem with cheap testers like the Tekonsha #6562 and similar testers is they can be hit and miss when it comes to working with different brake controllers. You really need a tester like the Hopkins #HM50918 for properly testing a brake…

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Stealth Hitches like the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #391KIATELL20 you were looking at require the Towing Kit w/ Ball Mount and Trailer Wiring for Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #391CONVA7 in order to tow a trailer and get the brackets…

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It appears the Curt Receivers #C11396 & #C49VV are the same but utilize different hardware for mounting. I reached out to Curt who verified the CAD drawings for both receivers looked identical with similar measurements. I do recommend holding…

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I will do my best to answer all of your questions! The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #391TES317 for your 2021 Tesla Model 3 will protrude right around 3-3/4" from the bottom edge of your rear bumper as you can see…

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In some cases trailer lighting will ground through the hitch ball but that's typically only if the actual ground circuit is insufficient. This is not an ideal setup. It needs to ground through the wiring of the trailer harness. You can test this…

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You could potentially use something like the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver #MPG544 along with the Swagman Dispatch #S44FR with your Curt Spare Tire Carrier #c31006 but using an extender like this not only exaggerates the movement of any…

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The hardware in question for the Curt hitch mount spare tire carrier, #C31006, is the nuts and bolts needed to secure the tire to the carrier. If you do not already have some you can acquire them at any local hardware store. You will also need a…

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Yes, the Curt Front Mount Hitch #31367 will indeed fit a 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It has a 350 lb vertical load limit so it can certainly be used for a spare tire mount. A really good option for a carrier is our etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire…

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Yes, you can use the Curt Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches #D-192 with the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks #PVD20B along with something like the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier #c31006. As long as…

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The etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier #e98ZR will fit a wide variety of tires/wheels and while it doesn't have a weight capacity, it does have mounting holes that are similar to the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier #c31006 so…

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