FIX YOUR TRAILER LIGHTS (4) - Installing A Truck Side Plug

How to install a truck side trailer light plug. Get a good ground, grease the connections and secure the plug. TRUCK SIDE HARNESS - amzn.to/4ajmVxX DIELECTRIC GREASE - amzn.to/49TZZFH TRAILER WIRING - amzn.to/3IFvreQ
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[@haulinashoutdoors2675]

99 suburban.....I thought I was the only guy with a old truck. I’m driving a 96 GMC. Good video Dave, very helpful.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

My plow truck is a 96. I upgraded to a 99 for the family ride LOL!

[@weilund6]

Hell no. 93 WT C1500.

[@curtislike7573]

95 GMC K1500

[@jeremyshea4851]

Needed this for my 79 Ford F150 Ranger.... You guys have it made with your new trucks! 😜

[@teliramirez3914]

Great 10 min video on plugging in 2 connections that literally take 30 seconds to connect.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for adding in, KPO.

[@benr4643]

Great video like always I would like to add if you use zip ties for any outside holding jobs use the black ones they are recommended for outside use and hold up better to the weather.

[@deanpipkin7186]

I put new wiring on my 5×10 trailer, I drilled holes through the center of the angle under the trailer and put cold water pvc rear to front and run the wire through, should last a good long time

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Sounds like a good set up, KPO.

[@SSPJG3]

This really helped. Thanks much for posting.👍

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Glad to hear it, KPO.

[@sherryn39455]

Ok, I am a 74 year old female, just bought a pop up camper, I have watched your videos, unless a missed something, I didn’t find my problem, so here it is. When we hooked up my car to the trailer all the running lights came on blinkers and brake lights lights didn’t, the guy said that the trailer lights were working the last time he used it, I am more inclined to think that it is from my car it was pulling a travel trailer but hasn’t been used for five years as far as plugging something into it and it does have a seven point hook up I just ordered a multi meter because I don’t have one I did check my fuses under the hood, none are blown, I will check the bulbs tomorrow and also check the wiring under the car, If you have any other suggestions please let me know I appreciate it thank you very much

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

see other

[@barntt]

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[@mikepowell8958]

You didn't show at the end if your work actually lit up all the led's on the checker. In my case only one of the lights works on the checker, so do you still put in a new truck side plug? Or do something else? I checked all the fuses I could think of and they were good.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I guess make sure the checker works with another vehicle. I may have some more answers in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6LVoYCZn6yciq8 thanks, KPO.

[@richardcleasby105]

Another great video

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Richard, not sure why but this comment was marked for review as possible spam. That's why I hadn't seen it until now. You doing anything different? Well thanks for watching as always, KPO.

[@zachsheffield1325]

No I need the whole wiring harness for the trailer and brake lights!! I have one of those stupid plug-in things and the vehicle wiring is the problem!!

[@fishgrubblades1779]

Well done

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks, KPO.

[@tysoncurrie7745]

I like the video and information but the only thing I would not do is use a wire nut on my vehicle's wiring. Wire nuts are suppose to be used with home wiring only not vehicle use do to it is not a complete weather resistant connection and can cause high resistance with corrosion or connection issues later down the road with the ground wire.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I hear what your saying and I'll explain my though process. Wire nuts are not only for home use. They are extensively used in heavy industry too. You are correct wire nuts by themselves are not a good water tight connection, but with some anti-oxidizing grease applied in the nut after connection and then taping them up, you do have a pretty long lasting connection. And this does allow for disconnection without cutting wires. Which I often do because plugs corrode or wires break.

[@randywalentoski551]

I have used these on several different vehicles. This is the best way unless someone has already messed with the wires and cut them up. Here in Pa if you cut wires under a vehicle you are gonna have problems!!!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Randy, same here in Upper Michigan. Lots of salt on the roads in the winter. Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@grizzkid795]

First I've ever heard of ox-gard. It conducts electricity, so I suppose you don't want to put too much on and cause a short somewhere.

[@barntt]

Ox-guard is a anticorrosive water proofer for copper. It keeps moisture out. It doesn't conduct.. Look it up.

[@StephenSelf444]

I have a 92 GMC jimmy, I'm looking for the same thing for my vehicle and i cant find it anywhere. any help?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

If you can't find it on Amazon I would try the local auto parts store. If anything they should be able to order you the correct one.

[@StephenSelf444]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Thanks, I'm so used to buying everything online, that didn't even occur to me. Damn computers!

[@simonhenhoeffer8934]

Finding out the whole dont splice ur wire thing in my 02 s10!

[@evTOUCH]

Do you how you to wire a 4way flat output to a 1975 Chevy van g20?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Never done one of those. Not sure if they have plugs you can disconnect or not. But the good news is older stuff is usually easier to work with, KPO.

[@SN-hx4mg]

Hi Sir how are you ? I hope you are keeping well ? I have a small problem with my trailer lights. The indicators and brake lights are working but when I turn on side lights my indicators and and brake lights are all over the place they keep flashing. Can you help me please thank you?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You must have a bad ground somewhere. Make sure all fixtures are grounded to the trailer frame. Also kzbin.info/www/bejne/faDPin-fr7SWpdk

[@SN-hx4mg]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors thank you very much. I will check that and I will let you know how I get on .

[@Hypn0Guru]

Dave, I have a 97 suburban, very very similar setup. I've tracked my issue to being inside the truck, where you connect the T-Harness. My 4 pin is getting power to the brake and turn signals but not the 3rd pin down just before the ground pin, the trailer lights. I also have a dual 7 4pin-7pin flat and the 7 pin receives no power. Do you happen to know the term for this part if the electrical system? I'm trying to hunt a blown fuse. Should I take it to the mechanic?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Ok so it sounds like you don't have the running lights. Do they work on the suburban? If they do you probably don't have a blow fuse (unless your sub has separate fused trailer lights). If you don't need that 7 pin harness I would remove it. Also try a new T harness. Maybe corrosion or a wire break inside of it. Let me know how it turns out, KPO

[@Hypn0Guru]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors thanks for getting back to me. It was the running lights, very old harness had some damaged wires so a new harness fixed the truck side issues.

[@davidhefner5668]

What doeskilling deer have to do with trailer lights.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Nothing, it's just the old intro to my channel. My channel is mostly outdoor stuff.

[@LaunceBugbee]

Wire nuts are horrible to use in vehicle applications, they're for house wiring... solder and shrink tubing!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

One of the reasons I like wire nuts for this application is a lot of the time my plugs only last a few years and then I'm changing them out again. If it's something more permanent, soldering is great. But my plugs wear out long before the wire nut connection. Especially when adding the grease and tape.

[@LaunceBugbee]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors aaahhhhh..... preference then.

[@AdvocateforTruth]

Do you know why 4 pin with 7 pin adapter is not working signal flicks once then doesnt work . Why? It initially worked but then after flicked once. What is the issue. If someone could help.. A mechanic asked if the signal and brake were the same light they are not. So mechanic said that he believes that is the reason. IDK anyone know why? google said bad ground.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Clean all plug connections up real good and check the fuses too, KPO.

[@deesunixwah4486]

Where did you get this ? What the name of it ?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Automotive stores have them or you may have to order the correct one for your car or truck. Many different manufacturers.

[@kielyeancydelapena6210]

hello this is if you a driver you have are sweet lover.. can i ask what is the best wiring ? is it with fuse or not have fuse?. because park light or running light was not working to roof marked lights .are they considered it for a safety? and what is the need to get approve to safety and get license plate?. ontario living moving forward to edmonton with the trailer converter on a trailer is what im using when its trigger to 12v all light off when trigger on converter all lights are on then im plug it to 110v with 12gage wire amp outdoor extension code yellow and green indoor color code blue .im learning a self-decipline and clearing the pop up trailer to put the households and secure everything in travel .trying to multimeter the load power and wires and it also the trouble is on the trailer rear light to separate the function of signal light in small bulb through to powering the park and brake light its anything you can offer to pass and get the plates and as mech and painter of the car i respect the what i see and learning clear to your channel and guide to success. thank you for learning videos your new subscriber and certified experience in ministry of safety certification [auditor] non-profit . copy right digitally described secured sharing personal ability in exceeding the enforce of the law/by-law R. v. e-commerce writer and inspection assoc. Q:more....how you re-relay wiring positive output and light relay for safe travel without electrical problem and organizing tool..constructing a webinars to voluntary and copy paper .forgotten all guide and diagrams this 7 years living without any form related and violations by-law.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Everything should be fused. Some vehicles have a separate fuse panel for trailer lights, KPO.

[@sherrysaleeby2709]

Some people do way too much that isn't what anyone cares to hear when these guys deviate from what we were looking up 42 much going on unrelated to what we were looking for when we jumped on here although some of it can be nice but it's not appropriate to always have some people just talking like this although beautiful it's not what we're looking for

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Sorry about that Sherry, my style isn't for everyone.

[@72pinebarron]

Wellll done. Thanks.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You are welcome, KPO.

[@bikes7777]

What a waste of time. Nothing said until 5 minutes in, then just hooking up to an existing plug. Sheesh

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Sorry it wasn't more informative for you. But some viewers may be interested in the other videos I did on trailer lights, some may not understand that each make of vehicle takes a different plug, some may want to know why I like to buy a plug instead of just splicing into the vehicles wiring (even though it costs more). Some viewers might not of even known that you can even buy a plug for this. It's not rocket science, but some or all of the info is new to some viewers. KPO

[@scnomad3626]

bikephil I agree. Good ad for Ox Guard, that’s about it. Waste of time

[@dewalt4594]

Just curious. Why do people put a video of something completely different in the beginning like you did just to post a video ??! Why do people have to watch a 60 second video before just watching a video. I mean its great that you like all that but why not just make the video about what the KZbin viewers are looking at it for ??

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Probably just stupidity I guess, KPO.

[@nubreed0410]

You should have linked in the description how to get that specific harness

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I just got it at the local auto parts store, KPO.

[@Zach-sg5uu]

It would be good to just go straight to showing how to do something. Instead of showing everything before that has nothing to do with the topic. Then if people want to they can watch the hunting and fishing at the end!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

noted

[@StephenHenryDMD777]

Talked for 5 minutes before you got to how to install. Why?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Stephen, some of the info at the start may not be of interest to everyone, but some viewers might want to know about the other videos I have on trailer lights, some may not understand that each make of vehicle has a specific plug and some people might be interested in why I think it's better to buy a plug than just splice into the wiring of the vehicle even though it costs more. You may have understood all these things already, but some viewers may not have. That's why I talked for 5 minutes before the install, KPO.