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05-04-2013, 06:34 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Another "do not leave home without one" item
This simple item I have carried with me for past 4-5 years and has come in handy in so many ways. When shopping for a new tow vehicle which has the factory tow package it verifies there is a separate 12v lead which many do not include. When camping and a neighbor complains of a dead battery, this can determine the cause. 7 Way Trailer Connector Vehicle Tester Tow Ready Wiring TR20117
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05-04-2013, 06:45 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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I LIKE THAT JIM!!! Yes, I'm shouting Immediately eliminate one big question to a lighting equation without spending time using a tester. Cool!
Price isn't bad at all, but I'm going to see if I can find one locally.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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05-04-2013, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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I do not know Donna, but $14 is relatively cheap, as long as shipping is reasonable.Amazon has one for less Amazon.com: 7 way trailer connector vehicle tester
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05-04-2013, 07:53 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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I just ordered one on Amazon from Hitch Anything, I've purchased from them before. $12.01 with free shipping. Cool beans! Thanks again Jim!
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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05-04-2013, 08:02 PM
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Member
Name: Don
Trailer: '79 Boler 1700RGH
British Columbia
Posts: 67
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I got one a while ago from princess auto for about 8 bucks.. sure beats the tester and pinout diagram
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05-04-2013, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 93 Burro 17 ft
Oklahoma
Posts: 6,025
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I've never seen one of these before. What surprises me is how much more compact and sophisticated it looks compared to the big pigtail (with one huge red light) the local trailer repair place used the last time I watched them test my receptacle!
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05-04-2013, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jack
Trailer: '98 BURRO 17WB
Delaware
Posts: 2,548
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I ordered it on Amazon Prime for $8.48 free shipping. Limbo, limbo!!
jack
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05-04-2013, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita
Posts: 651
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There are some listed on Ebay for $10 with free shipping.
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05-05-2013, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Drew
Trailer: Trillium
Alberta
Posts: 112
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I also bought one of these from princess auto. If you're in Canada they often go on sale. Works great.
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05-05-2013, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneTim
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This is a electric brake tester, so you can set up your brake controller without hookup to the trailer, the other ones shown are strictly for wiring hookups. This one will do both!!
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05-05-2013, 02:05 PM
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Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,230
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Looks like a great tester, I think I will grab one. I can't see taking it when I "leave home" though.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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05-05-2013, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Because at home you probably have at least 3 other items that can test the circuitry, whereas on the road or at a campground you may not!!
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05-05-2013, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 5,112
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I always carry an inexpensive multimeter and a 12 volt test light with me. They are much more versatile for checking both trailer wiring and also other camper electrical systems than just a plug in test light.
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05-05-2013, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Darrell
Trailer: Scamp Deluxe 16ft
Alabama
Posts: 328
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I agree with Thomas G. a test light/ mult meter more uses and less likely to mis place. I've made a few test lights with wire, bulb/ LED and soldering iron.
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05-05-2013, 06:59 PM
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,230
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Because at home you probably have at least 3 other items that can test the circuitry, whereas on the road or at a campground you may not!!
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When camping I have my trailer. It works just like the tester, but has bigger lights.
I do carry a multi-meter which is more versatile, but this tester would be ideal for what it is intended for.
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2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
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05-05-2013, 07:47 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
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That "Big Fat One" the RV shop uses also verifies current carrying capacity. With just the LED's to drive you could have as little as 1 strand of wire connected and the LED for that circuit would still light. The LED testers are useful for verifying that the connections are correct, but you will still want to check with the actual load connected.
BTW: It is also useful to rule out a blown fuse.
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07-19-2013, 08:35 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Bigfoot 17 ft (15B17G)
Posts: 150
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Princess Auto has the 7-way tester on sale this week for $3.99
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