i think what he is saying is why do you need to search a vehicle because
said vehicle has a mechanical problem?  that equates to a fix it ticket
not a i'm going to rifle through all the stuff in your vehicle and leave
it a mess for you proposition.

that invasion of privacy is what some of us find scary.  just
to clarify i find it scary that people intentionally drive all manner of
mechanically failing vehicles, including ones with a lack of proper
trailer wiring.

jonathan

On Sat, 13 May 2006, Ray Hill wrote:

> 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
>
>
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