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Tow Car Lights

Yahoo Message Number: 22107
I recently read an article in Destination magazine that indicated someone you could contact to get a diagram and instructions for wiring a tow vehicle without the use of a 2 to 3 light adapter system on the coach and no diodes on the tow car. It is alleged that using the suggested wiring will result in brighter lights on the tow car.

Unfortunately, I have misplaced the Destionations magazine that had the article in it. Does anyone remember the article and which issue the article was in?

Joey and Debi
'98 40' Intrigue

01 Cabrio Convertible Toad

Re: Tow Car Lights

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Yahoo Message Number: 22108
I think you have it wrong, the Diode is needed to stop feedback and do make the lights brighter, I just had mine done for a Hummer and the Diode relay is clearly there.

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Yahoo Message Number: 22110
I haven't found the specific article yet but I think they suggested installing additional lamps in your toad light fixtures and wiring directly to those lamps instead of using diodes and existing lamps.
I don't like the idea of drilling holes in the taillight assembly of my toad so I used the diodes and the lights are as bright as the stock toad lights.
Bob

'05 Intrigue 11872

Quote from: Joey
I recently read an article in Destination magazine that indicated > someone you could contact to get a diagram and instructions for

wiring

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a tow vehicle without the use of a 2 to 3 light adapter system on

the

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coach and no diodes on the tow car. It is alleged that using the > suggested wiring will result in brighter lights on the tow car.

Unfortunately, I have misplaced the Destionations magazine that

had

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the article in it. Does anyone remember the article and which

issue

Re: Tow Car Lights

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Yahoo Message Number: 22112
I have read that some motor homes use wires that are marginal to run the coach light and when you add the toad, they are really dim. When I first got my CC I checked the toad lights and they appeared as bright as if the car was supplying the voltage. My set up does include wiring that does run directly to the the tail lamps. I would suggest you check the marker and break lights before making a change. I don't like the idea of drilling a hole in the lamp assembly which could become a source of a water leak.

Everett

36' 99 Intrigue 10758

Re: Tow Car Lights

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Yahoo Message Number: 22117
The lights for our tow car are independent of the the OEM's. Blue Ox makes the system and was simple to install. Just remove the tail lamp assembly, hole saw a 1 inch hole, snap in the bulb carrier and run the wires. Just make sure of bulb clearance in the unit and behind for the carrier. No diode worries. Ned 2000 Explorer

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Yahoo Message Number: 22118
The Blue Ox light system works great and very easy to install. We have used it on three cars and three MH's.

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue
11883

Quote from: Ned Herrmann
> > The lights for our tow car are independent of the the OEM's. Blue Ox

makes the

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system and was simple to install. Just remove the tail lamp assembly,

hole saw a 1

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inch hole, snap in the bulb carrier and run the wires. Just make sure
of bulb clearance

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in the unit and behind for the carrier. No diode worries. Ned
2000 Explorer

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Yahoo Message Number: 22120
I pull a 1999 Chev Tahoe and modified my tail light assemblies to accept an additional bulb. Easy modification and performs great without disturbing the existing vehicle wiring. The stop lights, tail lights and signals are much brighter with it direct wired. I used the same short bulb sockets that Blue Ox sells.

Jim Hughes

2000 Allure #30511

Quote from: Bob Stephens
I haven't found the specific article yet but I think they

suggested

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installing additional lamps in your toad light fixtures and wiring > directly to those lamps instead of using diodes and existing

lamps.

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I don't like the idea of drilling holes in the taillight assembly

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my toad so I used the diodes and the lights are as bright as the > stock toad lights.

Bob

'05 Intrigue 11872

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> I recently read an article in Destination magazine that

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someone you could contact to get a diagram and instructions for > wiring

> a tow vehicle without the use of a 2 to 3 light adapter system

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> coach and no diodes on the tow car. It is alleged that using

the

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Yahoo Message Number: 22140
I agree, Blu Ox lamp system is good. A large wood boring bit cut the socket holes in my Silverado tail lamp reflectors. No plastic cracks or problems. Some silicone sealant to secure sockets and silicone dielectric grease to protect electric connections have made a reliable fool proof lighting system.
Mr. Good Wrench can't complain of unknown electrical modifications that were not done.

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The Blue Ox light system works great and very easy to install. We have used it on three cars and three MH's.

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue
11883

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Yahoo Message Number: 22141
Quote from: Eric Lee Elliott
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I agree too. I have an Explorer and had only one problem. My left hand trun signal would not work. Turns out to be a grounding problem. Keep an eye on the male pins on the Blue Ox connector. If one is not at the same level, you may loose ground.

I also tow another car and use that external set of lights for backup. Never hurts to have backup.

Paul

01' Intrigue, #11309

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I agree, Blu Ox lamp system is good. A large wood boring bit cut
the socket holes in my Silverado tail lamp reflectors. No plastic cracks or problems. Some silicone sealant to secure sockets and silicone dielectric grease to protect electric connections have made a reliable fool proof lighting system.
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Mr. Good Wrench can't complain of unknown electrical modifications
that were not done.

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The Blue Ox light system works great and very easy to install. We

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That was why we used the Blue Ox lighting system, too. As we have no connection to the car's electrical system, there is no worry about warranty issues down the road.

Russ and Jean
05 Intrigue
11883

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I agree, Blu Ox lamp system is good. A large wood boring bit cut
the socket holes in my Silverado tail lamp reflectors. No plastic cracks or problems. Some silicone sealant to secure sockets and silicone dielectric grease to protect electric connections have made a reliable fool proof lighting system.
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Mr. Good Wrench can't complain of unknown electrical modifications
that were not done.

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The Blue Ox light system works great and very easy to install. We

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