Bdubya06 Loc: Salem OR

Not sure if this is sad or funny!
I have rewired a few trailers in my day.
Hooked up my boat and trailer the other day and noticed I had no trailer lights. I have plenty of downtime right now due to the shut down so why not fix the lights. Can't fish anyway because all the ramps are closed.
Started by checking all the connections and everything looked good. Checked all bulbs, everything looked good. Decided it would be a good time to upgrade all lights to LED. May as well replace wiring harness while I'm at it.
Went and bought new LED tail lights, Amber marker lights , red marker lights, new harness, butt connectors, etc. Stripped trailer all old lights and wiring and rewired and installed new lights. Nothing! No lights at plug in!. Keep in mind, I work slow. This all occured over three days in the evenings. Spent most of day today checking all connections, grounds etc.
Neighbor came by to see my progress as I was scratching my head. We both checked everything again...everything looked great. Finally, he says to me " did you check the fuse in the truck"? " Remember the last fishing trip we did, you didn't unplug the lights when we launched"! .....sure enough...a 25cent fuse had blown! Popped in new fuse and she lit up like a Christmas tree! Well...I've got all new lights and wiring now!

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Well, at least that's a good thing I guess.

Big TC Loc: Raytown, MO.

It's a good thing and funny. 😄

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Did you buy your neighbor a beer?

Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas

Reminds me of once trying to check my trailer lights I couldn’t get them to work till I finally figured I had not hoocked the trailer to the vehicle! Just sayin...RJS

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Really amazin how much that helps.

audigger53 Loc: Severn, MD

Had a friend rerig his boat lights for the coast. He didn't want corrosion so he used all Stainless Steel fittings. He got done and the lights would not come on. He replaced all the Stainless Steel with copper and it worked fine. Stainless Steel has more resistance to DC voltage than copper. Learned that fixing line printers, a Lady Eng had designed the power supply and used a Stainless Steel slug for a fuse between Logic and frame Ground. The printer would print fine for a while and then the print would start to fade out. The hammers would not have enough current flow to make a good impact. Did 44 years repairing Computer Systems with 27 years of it as Tech Suppport for the guys in the field that had problems they couldn't figure out.

Larry M Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego

You'll be much happier with the LED lights. I changed to them, now I don't have to worry about the filaments breaking in the bulbs. I changed them on my boat and utility trailers.

Larry M Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego

One time I couldn't find out why the batteries were being drawn down on our travel trailer while it was just sitting at our house. I turned the battery disconnect switch to off and the battery still was being drawn down.
Found out that I had introvertedly pulled the electric brake safety pin out and it was feeding power to the brakes.
Put the pin back in and was good to go.
That's how we learn things, won't happen again. LOL.

HLONUMN Loc: Missouri

Been there, done that!!! Upside is all new lights and wiring!!

Bdubya06 Loc: Salem OR

Well no...we both quit drinking over 20 years ago! However, I did hook my pickup up to tree stump in his yard and pull it out for him this afternoon. Good neighbors are with their weight in gold! I've had both good and bad over the years!

Jeff Menard Loc: Toledo Bend

Mr. Samples - Not sure I would have told that story!! Just saying!

(Just giving you a hard time - always enjoy your tales)

Mikie707 Loc: Cape May NJ now-Was in Vero Beach Fl

One thing about it, when we make mistakes like that, we definitely remember them! I know it had you pulling your hair out! But what the heck! You're good to go now, and I know you'll be happy with the LED's. Tight lines!

FishingCowboy Loc: Redding, California

Bdub, that’s a great story and one to remember! I’ve had several experiences like that myself. Life just doesn’t come with instructions...

Ricky Loc: Columbia City, Oregon

That is funny, but there was a reason to replace lights and wiring. Everything happens for a reason. Now you have led’s , people behind you will see you better