I need help with a blinker problem. The left blinker does not work on either my bumper pull or my goose neck trailer when hooked up to the same truck. Right blinker works. Is there a fuse that could be out since both trailers have the same problem or could there be something wrong with the adapter?
I am a new widow and there is so much to learn. I hooked up the gooseneck this afternoon for a trip to the vet tomorrow. I think I have everything secure. The blinkers are the only problem.
Posted 2009-03-02 7:29 AM (#100453 - in reply to #100442) Subject: RE: Blinkers
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Posts: 25 Location: East Texas
It's a 2005 or 2006 Chevrolet3/4 Ton Gasoline with only 26,000 miles. Never a minute's trouble and it pulls my gooseneck fine. I'll report back on the suggestions. It has to be a problem with the truck with it affecting both trailers. Thanks for the help.
Posted 2009-03-02 8:14 AM (#100455 - in reply to #100442) Subject: RE: Blinkers
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
You might want to consider replacing the adapter in the future with configured plugs. The adapters can become troublesome and often fail.
There has to be a reason that caused the fuse to burn out, if that's what cures your problem. The wiring near and in the plugs may be loose, causing a short. A quick visual inspection may reveal a problem.
Posted 2009-03-02 8:38 AM (#100457 - in reply to #100442) Subject: RE: Blinkers
Location: Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain...
Gard is absolutely correct. I didn't catch that the first time I read it. Check the fuses, then if that doesn't correct it, you will want to check the trailer plug.
Posted 2009-03-02 1:43 PM (#100474 - in reply to #100442) Subject: RE: Blinkers
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Posts: 25 Location: East Texas
Mystery solved. It was a fuse. Took it to a local trailer dealership to see which it was, a fuse or the plug/wires. Charged me $13.87 to replace a fuse. I have now learned about fuses. Life would be so much easier if I had learned these things before my husband died.
Posted 2009-03-02 3:05 PM (#100478 - in reply to #100442) Subject: RE: Blinkers
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
If it blows again, go to WalMart or an auto parts store, and buy a package of a dozen fuses for 2$-3$ and change it yourself. You still should establish why the fuse is blowing, if it becomes a chronic problem.
Posted 2009-03-02 3:42 PM (#100480 - in reply to #100442) Subject: RE: Blinkers
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Posts: 25 Location: East Texas
Thanks for the help. The sad part is I have a pack of fuses that came out of the same year Tahoe that I could have used had I known what the problem was. Live and learn.
But thanks for all the help. I can't wait to hit the trails.
Blinkers
