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fireman

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I purchased a brand new aluma enclosed trailer a few weeks back and just found out a couple days ago that the two lights inside the trailer do not work. All the other lights do work and the brakes work and the connection from the truck did test out just fine. After getting very poor help from the dealer with other questions that I had, I'm looking some thoughts from other trailer owners on what might be the problem.
 
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SLED_DOCTOR

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It is most likely your tow vehicle and not the trailer. Your tow vehicle needs to be setup so constant power is at the trailer. This would be used to charge a battery on travel trailers or run the interior lights on your snowmobile trailer.
 
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polarismike

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My inside trailer lights only work when the running lights (headlights) are on. They are powered off the brown wire on the trailer harness. This is on a Triton though, not sure if yours is wired the same.
 
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ezra

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I assume u attempted to turn them on when lights on the truck are turned on?
the oem lights in my trailer wont work unless truck lights are on
 
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fireman

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Thanks. I have checked the lights with all the lights on and the truck running. Also the trailer does have electric brakes with a new battery and I did check the battery also. I will go outside and hock up again and check everything again.
 
harski

harski

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I'd be bringing it back to the dealer! I purchased a new trailer in 2010 with an interior light not working and it still does'nt work today. The "warehouse direct" dealer I purchased it from didn't want to help me either and is 6 hours away. I can't get the danq lens off otherwise I'd work on it. Lesson learned is to buy from a local dealer so you can discuss face to face!

Good Luck!

Harski
 
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fireman

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I do guess after giving them money three years ago for two new sleds(different salesman) and this year money for a new trailer I guess once you are out the door its all over. I do plan never to go back there again.
 
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krashr

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It's your tow vehicle. You need to add a fuse. I'd call a rv travel trailer place if you can't figure it out. My 04 gmc took a larger box looking fuse under the hood.
 
harski

harski

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krashr said:
It's your tow vehicle. You need to add a fuse. I'd call a rv travel trailer place if you can't figure it out. My 04 gmc took a larger box looking fuse under the hood.
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X2. This is correct now that I think of it. I had to buy or replace a fuse in motor compartment of my Suburban to make the interior lights work. Your trailer should still be under warranty so they should prove to you that they work. Otherwise, call the factory direct if the local dealer doesn't want to work with you. I'm sure they would love to hear that your getting nowhere with one of their distributors. Good luck!

Harski
 
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ffemt

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It is the tow vehicle I had to add a relay and fuse in the under hood fus e box for trailer battery charging then the lights should work
 
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jmvette427

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x2 its the truck, needs a fuse and or relay for battery circuit on the 7 pin round . i believe its the center pin in the connector. look at the flap door on the recepticle and see which on says battery . if you have a ford you would have got a relay and fuse to be installed with instructions where to install for the battery charge . which is powered only when key is on
 
eagle1

eagle1

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If it's a newer Ford f-150 you need 30amp fuse for slot #21 and a relay for slot #9 (or jumper wire if you want plug always hot)
 
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trailerman

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it is most likely your truck as stated above. that aluma trailer has a 5 yr warranty and your dealer should be more than happy to help you with it. if not and you are near Big O's Trailers in Portage Wi. they would be more than happy to help you with that.
 
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fireman

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The truck that I drive is a 2010 Chevy 1500 Silverado. So which fuse under my hood would I be looking for.

Thank you
fireman
 
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markshop

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if it is like my 2013 Tahoe There is a red wire under the brake master cylinder with an eyelet already attached that you need to connect to battery.
 
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