Odd question about plate lights
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Odd question about plate lights
I will probably have to wait for Pat (Doc) on this one but....Am I required to run both lights on my license plate? I was thinking about removing one and making the hole bigger so a 7-prong RV style plug would fit there. I am having trouble finding a place to install it so it looks clean. This was just an idea so if you have a better one post it up. Pics would be cool too!!!! Thanks a lot guys
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Every 7 prong trailer I have hauled had plenty of cable to make it to the plate area. Heck our horse trailer has to be looped several times around the Jack handle so it won't drag on the ground.
Re: Lisence lights
One is fine, have had many trucks over the years with on light and the other replaced with a 7 pin plug. My buick only has one light from the factory. I am right now working in running the 7 pin out of the passenger side light hole on my 77 GMC as I have a heavyduty Farm bumper that I can tow up to 10K pounds with. (not that I would! )
~HJ
Re: Lisence lights
One is fine, have had many trucks over the years with on light and the other replaced with a 7 pin plug. My buick only has one light from the factory. I am right now working in running the 7 pin out of the passenger side light hole on my 77 GMC as I have a heavyduty Farm bumper that I can tow up to 10K pounds with. (not that I would! )
~HJ
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I've done the exact thing on my truck, and been through inspection with no problems.... As long as you have enough light to see the plate in the dark. Some cars only have one light, though it usually is above the plate... I'll see if I have a picture of it.. BTW, it's an almost perfect fit if you get the harness made for a '97 Ford F150. It has a 4 pin, and a 7 pin built in. All you have to do is cut the plastic away to the size of the hole in the metal, and then drill holes for the 4 mounting screws. Works great to keep the wires up and out of the way...
Edit... I don't have a pic here at work, but if you want one, just let me know and I'll put one up tomorrow.
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Edit... I don't have a pic here at work, but if you want one, just let me know and I'll put one up tomorrow.
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Last edited by elmo_4_vt; 10-18-2006 at 10:00 AM.
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This is pretty close to what I used, then I just cut off the connector and used crimp-on connectors to my existing 4-pin plug and taped them up with electrical tape/shrink wrap.
http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=210
http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=210
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Originally Posted by elmo_4_vt
This is pretty close to what I used, then I just cut off the connector and used crimp-on connectors to my existing 4-pin plug and taped them up with electrical tape/shrink wrap.
http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=210
http://shop.easternmarine.com/index....categoryID=210
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The trailer doesn't have brakes it just has a 7 prong plug. I thought about rewiring it but then I would have to buy this thing anyway to pull out flatbed trailer anyway. So I just left the trailer alone. You should see that waverunner trailer. Fully welded Aluminum with all LED lights. I LOVE IT!!!!! Pulls so nice. Just needs some wider tires so it floats on the sand rather than dragging it through it on the beach.
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Originally Posted by outdoorsman
The plug is only in when you're towing and need to connect it. I don't understand? You want it to look clean and everything when you're towing?
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Originally Posted by elmo_4_vt
I put my controller under the steering wheel. If you want help with the wiring just let me know. I have a schematic and everything (yeah, I'm pretty ****)...
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Originally Posted by Otis_Ranger
I've seen this done under the steering wheel....and i've found that depending on position of the module it can be a real knee banger upon entering the vehicle. Thats the way it was on my mom's 4runner and I hit the thing almost every time that I get into her car.
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For the electric brake controler I took out my ashtray (I don't smoke) and I installed my brake controler there. It sounds weird but it's a perfect fit and installs in existing holes. I'd be happy to take a picture of it if you'd like. Just let me know. I'm proud of my brake controler location becuse I haven't seen one done like it yet, along with the wiring harness/7 round through the bumper.
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