Greetings and question

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   In most vehicles with daytime running lights only the headlights operate.Everything else is controlled by the traditional switch.
I personally think this is wrong as I see many folks driving at night using the DRLs, they don’t see well and no one can see them.
The more they automate the less people think.
Enough rant

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NAP1947 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Topic: Greetings and question Posted: 16 Apr 2018 at 7:29pm
	In most vehicles with daytime running lights only the headlights operate. Everything else is controlled by the traditional switch. I personally think this is wrong as I see many folks driving at night using the DRLs, they don’t see well and no one can see them. The more they automate the less people think. Enough rant
	Susan and Norm 2016 Venza, V6 factory tow 2018 RP179

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3340	Posted: 16 Apr 2018 at 8:07pm
	We also do the checklist like Fred and Maria. Just before leaving the campsite I have my DW behind the trailer as I apply brake lights, then left turn, right turn blinkers and finally running lights to make sure everything is kosher before we go down the road.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6422	Posted: 16 Apr 2018 at 9:15pm
	On our previous vehicle that had DRL, when it was set to automatic, the rest of the lights came on and the headlights went to full power when it got dark or when the windshield wipers were on. Our Frontier does not have DRL. I would prefer to have them but according to the owner's manual, they were a Canada only option for the 2010 model year. I don't know about other model years.
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NAP1947 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 14 Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 72	Posted: 17 Apr 2018 at 7:05am
	Stephen, your are right, DRL have been mandatory in Canada since the eighties. The addition of automatic headlamps is a definite plus especially those that come on early and/or with wipers. I try to remember to turn on my full headlights whenever I tow anything just to make me more visible from all directions.
	Susan and Norm 2016 Venza, V6 factory tow 2018 RP179

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2707	Posted: 17 Apr 2018 at 8:51am
	Our F-150 turns on all of the trailer lights for about 15-20 seconds when the umbilical is first connected. I usually do a quick walk-around to check them at that time. We still do the turn signal brake light check anyway, but the initial sanity check at least lets you know you're "connected". When I have the headlight switch in full auto, it will also turn on the DRL if you are in a forward gear. If the windshield wipers are on, or if the ambient light is low enough, it will also turn on all the lights. As previously mentioned, DRL do _NOT_ turn on the rear/trailer lights. In fact, with DRL, the headlights are turned on, but at a lower intensity. We find it a good safety measure to switch to full on when pulling the pod just to get the aft lights turned on. For me, I just check the little fender LEDs when we get underway.
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