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    Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 2:06pm
And if the GFCI's are tripping repeatedly, this is something you should have your dealer or an electrician check because either you have a ground fault, and/or defective GFCI's, likely the former.
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Thanks everyone! Now can someone tell me why there is one tail light lit on my trailer and nothing else? LOL! We are not hooked to the truck.
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Thanks everyone! Now can someone tell me why there is one tail light lit on my trailer and nothing else? LOL! We are not hooked to the truck.


Because your 7-way connector is wet.
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That could explain it because it has been raining most of the day. Thanks! Should we do anything about it?
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That could explain it because it has been raining most of the day. Thanks! Should we do anything about it?


Dry it out, water leads to corrosion. When not attached to the vehicle, make sure it's pointed down and not in contact with the ground. That's about it.
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We tuck ours under the propane tank cover to keep it dry. We have one of the hard-sided covers.
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That’s a good idea! We checked and it was wet, so we will be sure to put it there to keep it dry. Thanks!
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Originally posted by TheBum

We tuck ours under the propane tank cover to keep it dry. We have one of the hard-sided covers.
I also squirt some DC4 into electric connectors to keep water out. DC4 does not affect how electrical connections are made, but it does attract dust. I just wipe the dust off before I make a connection.
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I have a 7 way connector holder mounted to trailer frame that holds the connector, connection face down, no water gets in it.
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Originally posted by mcarter

I have a 7 way connector holder mounted to trailer frame that holds the connector, connection face down, no water gets in it.

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