A few years back, when those adapters were more expensive, I elected to just
add 2  "99 cent" beehive amber lights to the trailer, and run 2 extra
wires...problem solved for under $5  :)

Tom

On 5/14/06, Ray Hill <micholetti@knology.net> wrote:
>
> I have watched this thread and it finally go to the point that I wanted it
> to get to.  The point being that it is foolish to do something that only
> invites a traffic stop and vehicle "search". At the very least you are
> subject to ticket for defective equipment.  At worst case you will have
> unknown amount of liability to any possible supposed injury in a traffic
> accident you may cause by knowingly so operating your vehicle with
> defective
> equipment.  I would far rather spend $15.00 for an adapter than run the
> risk
> of both potential liability in this time of litigation.
> You will also note, that I said I was a "FORMER" deputy sheriff. The
> reasons
> for the former status has precisely to do with the issues involved.
> Ray
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> chris
> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 6:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: trailer wiring
>
> I guess it isn't scary if they are using it as a means to search for other
> mechanical issues, but im guessing that its 9/10 used as an excuse to
> search
> for something more related to the profiling of the person being pulled
> over
> and 100% unrelated to not having proper trailer signals connected. (which
> is
> a stupid thing to do)
>
>
> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Chris
> '81 (AC) Vanagon Westfalia 'Rocky'
> nor*cal
>
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