Why is that scary?  To me, scary is someone who would intentionally drive a
vehicle pulling a trailer that has no turn signals.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeffrey Schwaia
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 3:33 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: trailer wiring

So... in Missouri, not having working flashers is probably cause for
searching the vehicle?  Scary...

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of
Ray Hill
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 12:42 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: trailer wiring

When I was a deputy sheriff in MO, I LOVED people with your idea!   Always a
legal reason to stop and search the vehicle!

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Patrick Bryson
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:09 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: trailer wiring

Guys,
I know some folks will poo poo this strategy on trailers but what I do I
hook up the brake and driving lights and don't mess with turn signals.
Typically I'm driving in a far more cautious state of mind and also, the
turn signals can usually be seen over/around the trailer.  This is really
easy to wire and is simplifies things.  I use the 4 contact flat connector
and wire the van so it'll work any trailer with dual filament bulbs.

Patrick

>> John,
>> Just Bought one myself !!!
>> Last I heard it was making it's self across the country via UPS !!!
>> :o) What did you have to do for tail / turn signal lights ?
>> Did you use the power converter
>> they were talking about on the list?
>> .
>> thanks,
>> John C...
>> SLC, UT...
>> 85 Westy; Sitar
>>
>>
>>
> John, I did not use turn signal and tail lights on the trailer. I
> bought the hitch initially for a specific one time application. I
> traveled only during the daytime on an interstate highway, and the
> shape of the trailer I used allowed full visibility of the rear lights
> on the van.  I did consider  the rear lighting wiring hookup and found
> that Wallyworld carries a variety of them. Take your pick - but what
> ever you get, be sure the hardware matches your trailer hardware!!
>
> Good luck,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver