Trailer light tester review on Workshop Wednesday - Tool of the Month

[@iainbaines4368]

I've just purchased one but alas no instructions were supplied, so I searched on you tube and found your video. Thanks buddy for taking the time to make this excellent video!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks for the kind words and I am really pleased my video helped you. It is a very useful tool and I am not sure how we ever managed without one. Take care

[@nicholasbartlett237]

Considering my tester arrived without instructions this video is very informative and saved a lot of head scratching. A very good guide without any waffle and easy to understand, well done young man and many thanks.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I am very pleased that it helped you and thank you for commenting and for the feedback. Take care

[@heron9524]

Just got one of these. Your explanation on how to use it is top class! Thank you👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks, I am pleased it was helpful. They are a very useful tool to have. Take care

[@MrSmithToday]

I have watched some videos on this and your video is the most instructional demonstration well done.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you for the kind words and for commenting. Take care

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Handy for sure ! With a helper watching you could figure bad grounds or troubles in the runs as well 👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It is very handy! I'm sure we will get a lot of use out of it in the future. Take care

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Joseph, I wish we had these types of electrical high quality connectors 😇👍👌That is a lot of accidently conditions for having that ROVER to move, it will be a miracle😇🙏🤣👌👍Outstanding light tester and keep up your OUTSTANDING team work videos with your Outstanding Dad Cheers 🍻🍻

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks 👍 In Canada do you use 4 or 6 pin connectors like in the US or do you use different connectors? The rover was certainly not going anywhere lol. Take care

[@gatorsworld]

Very convenient to have. Especially if you go somewhere and the trailer lights need some work. It's never an easy task and the worst is an intermittent problem....they are really hard to fix....good presentation.....CHEERS

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. Trailer lights always seem to be a problem and I am not sure how we got on before we got one of these, they are worth getting. Take care

[@twinbrookacres]

That is a very useful tool! It looks like a very good quality, too. Thanks for sharing.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It felt quite good quality, especially for the price. I'm sure it will get a lot of use. Take care

[@Tony95192]

Great video! I picked one up today, from my local caravan accessories shop, for £11.50. After watching you, I now know how to use it like an expert. Thank you 😊

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much. I am pleased the video helped you. They are a really useful tool and we wished we had bought one years ago. Take care

[@Rootythe1st]

Best video on tester by far. Thank you for a very informative video. That’s saved me reading the badly written instructions that came with mine. Keep up the good work.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much for the kind words. You are right, the instructions are very poor. Take care

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

I have had one of these for a while Joseph really handy, when i use to take my daughter to horse events with the car and horse box i always had it with me, got me and other people out of trouble with any lighting problems.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

We did not realise these were available until we searched in desperation after yet another trailer light problem. Take care

[@uk-id6dk]

I bought this item and tested it but just watched your video and found it extremely well done 👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care

[@RustyGlovebox]

That is a great light tester and much easier than using a test light.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It is a great tool, and as you said, much easier than testing with a test light or having to hook up a trailer. Take care

[@richardross7219]

My normal trailers use a 4 pin connector. The 5 ton trailer and big truck, uses a 6 pin connector. Good video. Good Luck, Rick

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It is interesting how we have different adapters in different parts of the world for almost everything, especially chargers and wall sockets! Take care

[@180Floridalife]

Great tool to share I lost my trailer lights driving the Travel Trailer back after the hitch failed.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. This tester sure makes checking and fixing trailer light easy. Take care

[@ronnoco5159]

Great information. You are a very natural and talented presenter!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you for the kind words. Take care

[@WaynJul]

They really come in handy.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It seems like a great tool. Take care

[@markeymilarkey101]

Great video and explanation, much appreciated

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much. Take care

[@PedroPedro-jm4lk]

Well presented, thank you for a great video.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much, I hope you found it useful. Take care

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

I have never heard of a trailer light tester, but we sure could use one! When a light doesn't work, and you have to figure out if it is the trailer or the truck, boy is that a pain! and I hope youtube sees you being safe - as always. -Kris

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Trailer lights always seem to be a problem and this is a great tool for getting to the bottom of the issue quickly. Take care

[@matthewemsden3232]

Cheers mate. Good video

[@GardenTractorBoy]

No problem 👍Thanks for taking the time to comment. Take care

[@carsonstage4274]

Fantastic video very comprehensive i really appreciate that - keep up the videos!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much, it is appreciated! Take care

[@bigsonslawncare]

I could definitely use something like this because my trailer lights are always wonky👍🏽

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I believe the connections are different in the USA but I am sure they sell something similar. It sounds like the connectors you use are no better than the ones we have over here so one of these tester is very useful. Take care

[@stevesullivan4704]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you. Take care

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Joseph, It is a very cool testing device... for a tenner it must be worth anyone with a trainer getting one... Take care. Paul,,

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. The device is great, the price tag is amazingly low for something that is very useful. Even better that we bought it for less than a tenner! Take care

[@giztik]

Great video, keep up the work young man.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much. Take care

[@roysmits6822]

Great video I'm glad I've found your channel thank you

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much and I am pleased you enjoyed the video. Take care

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Nice piece of kit, Joseph - pretty convenient too! :)

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It is a great tool and is very handy as we always seem to get trailer light issues. Take care

[@glyndavies5479]

Great video. Thanks.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Glad you liked it and I hope it was useful. Take care

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

They can never keep it simple (7 pins, 13 pins etc) 😂 Good review of the handy tester. Trailer lights are notorious for not working...

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. Just as we have got the hang of the two different 7 pin connectors they bring out a 13 pin version as a replacement. I think you have different connectors too. A single standard would be cool. Take care

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Thanks for the video very informative

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It is a cool tool and one we wished we bought years ago. Take care

[@leewhite2039]

This was very helpful and i appreciate it, I had no idea nad you was very informative and helpful, I'm glad you went into such detail it really helped break it down for me so I could understand this, Keep up the good work and thank you so much

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I am pleased you found it helpful and thank you for commenting plus the kind words. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Pretty nice tester Joseph. I have something similar but not nearly as elaborate. Loved the safety briefing. Well done Joseph

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks 👍 I am not sure how we got on before we got this tester, trailer lights always seem to give issues. Take care

[@BuildALotAcres]

Very cool Joseph. With an adapter you could probably use that on 4 pin flat plugs as well.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I expect they sell one that fits your type of connectors. They are a very handy tool. Take care

[@aminkodreddred1952]

Because of you I bought it😂as soon as I finished watching😂

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I hope that is a good thing :-) We think it is a good tool, I hope it works well for you. Thanks for watching and commenting, take care

[@EverydayProjects]

That's a good tool and it got me searching Amazon. It costs $18 Canadian right now. I am so glad that the cameraman's genetic composition has been confirmed: I was wondering if he was infact a robot but to see him (or part of him) show up in this video has given me great satisfaction. Good point on testing from the driver seat that a fault could be in the extension cable. Speaking about cables, I hear on the news this week that the UK has passed a requirement that future electronics, cameras and phones will share one common charger. This will eliminate the hundreds of different adapters needed for your devices. It will also help reduce waste. iPhones are going to be challenging this ruling because they do not want to give up their lightening connector. This trailer light tester may well find itself on my shelf someday soon. Great explaination. keep up the good work, and so nice to see the cameraman in this one!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. Do you have the same trailer plugs as us or are yours the same as the USA or yet another standard? I think the cameraman wants to be paid extra if he is on camera, not sure how much extra for just a hand :-) A standard charger would be good but I think I heard this before and Apple did not backdown. Take care

[@EverydayProjects]

@@GardenTractorBoy Our trailer plugs are the same as the USA with either a 7-pin or 4-flat connector. The second plug you showed us for charging the trailer battery and to allow for reverse lights is incorporated in the 7-pin connector but the 4-flat only has brake, tail and signal light function. I am glad that the cameraman is overcoming his shyness---maybe we'll see more of him in future videos. Please note that I rarely show up in my own videos except in a reflection. Some say I'm just a figment of your imaginations!😅

[@EverydayProjects]

Correction...the 7-pin connectors we use don't have a wire for reverse lights but most caravans (trailers) don't have those lights included. They are on the vehicle only as far as I know. Maybe some trailers do have the white reverse light too but I haven't see that.

[@daveshsb]

Great review Joseph! I have seen some trailer light testers but assumed too pricey to justify buying. Not anymore, that is a good tool at a reasonable price (even with escalation - as everything is going up in price). Thanks for sharing and Take Care!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. Now we have one of these I can't imagine how we got on without one. It will be interesting to see if you can get one for the connectors you have in your country. Take care

[@tommyRfrancis]

Great video, very useful, thanks very much! Subscribed too 👍🏼

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks for the sub and I am pleased that you found the video useful. Take care

[@paulsmith2855]

Thank you, good review.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much, I hope it was a help to you

[@larrybl]

Nice tester, luckily my truck and trailer only has a 4 pin connector, very easy to test with a battery and small jumpers. It would be more complicated if I had trailer brakes.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I knew your connectors were different but I have never seen one. I am struggling to work out what is missing from our 7 pin connector to give 4. I guess you do not have rear fog lights and maybe the rear tail lights are on one pin not two. Assuming you have LH and RH indicator and earth, does that mean the 4th is a combined brake and tail light? Take care

[@larrybl]

@@GardenTractorBoy On my 4 pin connector, pin 1 is ground, pin 2 is tail/marker, pin 3 & 4 are LH & RH brake lights. This is all that is required for small trailers. If I upgrade to a larger trailer I will need a brake controller and an 5 pin connector. I had to make an adapter for when I borrow my neighbors trailer. I'll do a video on my trailer and connectors when it get dark, you might find interesting.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

@@larrybl It would be interesting to see your connectors

[@larrybl]

@@GardenTractorBoy Video is up.

[@roysmits6822]

Where i live we also have 13pin connectors

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The trailer light tester is a must have if you have a trailer. It seems with trailers, around here anyways, the trailer lights never work, so testing them before you get underway is always a good idea. This tester is pretty nice and will pay for itself the first time you use it!! I wonder if KZbin understood what you were doing when you were explaining the safety aspects of your vehicle test!!! LOL Take 'er easy!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. We have always struggled with finding an easy way to test trailer lights. We bought this after watching your video on the tester you made. As you may have guessed, we have had a few challenges with KZbin recently which we are not happy about. Take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@GardenTractorBoy I don't blame you!!! KZbin uses AI to scan all their videos and this is the result. I like the way you are handling it though, with a bit of tongue in cheek humor!! Take care!!

[@kestutisky2024]

well done keep it up

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much. Take care

[@ammarkhan_8]

Sending 1st support to your amazing content my friend 🤗 stay blessed stay connected 👍🤝✅💟

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much, take care

[@dfdf322]

Well explained👍 Great video👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much! 👍 Take care

[@andybenfield79]

Great video, I’ve just bought one off eBay, Not used it yet and they don’t come with any instructions.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you. I think we covered everything on the video but if you get stuck let me know and I will do my best to help. Take care

[@philhermetic]

Never seen one of those before Joseph, and my cousinns trailer has a fault!! Phil

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It sounds like you need to get one of these they are really useful and cheap, especially given how often trailer connections need maintenance. Take care

[@hackettdavid]

Does this test the permanent live going to the caravan for the atc or fridge?

[@GardenTractorBoy]

As far as I am aware this will only test the 12N plug and socket, I believe it is supplementary socket and plug otherwise known as 12S that has a permanent live. We have not tried but as the pin layout is different I suspect it will not test the 12S plug/socket. I hope this helps, take care

[@jonkieparys]

Could you release a longer video?

[@GardenTractorBoy]

We try to not videos too long as people then skip through them. If you think we should have covered something in more detail, let us know what bit you are interested in. Take care

[@jonkieparys]

@ im being sarcastic. The video could have been shorter

[@GardenTractorBoy]

@@jonkieparys Thanks. I did wonder if that was the case but it was hard to tell if you were being serious or sarcastic. Take care

[@ifanlloyd-hughes3027]

So to test the car lights you need a cable long enough to go into cab?

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It is not essential to use a long extension cable but doing so enables you to do the tests from inside the car which makes it easier. Without an extension cable the tester plugs directly into the towing electrical socket. I hope that helps. Take care

[@Spunky-iq8jm]

Where did you get the extension cord?

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I think it was this one amzn.to/3PKTOvE

[@snorrebredesen3353]

Does this work on 13 pol with adapter to 7 pol?

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Logically you would have thought that it would work with an adapter but we have not tried it because we do not have a vehicle with the 13 pin socket. The adapters we have are for emergency use if we borrow a vehicle or trailer with a 13 pin plug or socket. Take care

[@johncollins8304]

Price £14.69 now, March, 5 months later. Call it 50% rise in price. Glad I got it though. Another £5 to post to France -- still cheaper than buying here. Left and Right indicators were working the wrong way 'round when I replaced beat up plug (and socket). Thought it may be something to do with left hand drive car. Maybe yellow at the top (1) should switch with green at the bottom (4). That would have worked but wouldn't have been the correct solution. Watched lots of vids in English and French and saw lots of graphics. None really explained that the schematic shown was viewed from behind the fitting not looking face on. The numbering 1-6 (forget 7, it's in the middle) is clockwise when viewed from behind, inside, and anti-clockwise when you're looking directly at the pins when assembled. A limitation: it showed all working fine when in fact Left and Right indicators were reversed, as mentioned. I traced it to a problem where the wires were spliced into the loom the wrong way 'round: it was obvious -- the yellow was connected to green and vice versa!! What IDIOT did that?? Answer: me. Have been driving around like that for over ten years.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

That is a big price rise. The wiring on these seven pin sockets can be confusing, I think we have seen a diagram showing the pins from the front which is much easier to work through. It is so easy to make a mistake with trailer wiring and I guess if you had one of these testers ten years ago, it would have helped a lot. Take care

[@johncollins8304]

@@GardenTractorBoy Thanks but no, it wouldn't have helped at all, let alone a lot. It actually put me on the wrong scent because all it did was tell me there was electricity coming in but didn't tell me I'd cocked up the wires! So I thought all was well!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

@@johncollins8304 That is not good but I am pleased you have got it sorted

[@N0Bark]

I just need a tool that test the lights coming on remotely without connecting the power plug from my 18 wheeler, anyone know of any good tools for that?

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I have not seen a tool that would do that but it does sound like it would be great to be able to do so. Take care

[@N0Bark]

@@GardenTractorBoy I saw a guy at a shop Micky mouse one with a DeWalt battery and a spliced female pig tail. Im probably gana have to make my own.

[@MissouriOldTimer]

that is a very handy tool to have,, yeah ,it's like walking on egg shells to try to keep from offending the crybaby liberals in this world anymore, so we have to be careful what we do on the tube.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks, it is a great tool. I would love to say that I completely agree with you but I can't say that otherwise KZbin may get upset :-) Take care

[@MissouriOldTimer]

@@GardenTractorBoy yes, I know what you mean.