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<blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 486913" data-attributes="member: 22613"><p>Do you have a dedicated ground wire that runs from a good ground on the tow vehicle, to the trailer frame after the tongue pivot? Some even go as far to run a ground wire to each light and not use the frame at all, especially on tilt trailers. </p><p></p><p>The ball is not a reliable ground, and you cannot rely on a hinged connection either. Should go solid frame on the vehicle, to the plug, and then to solid frame on the trailer. </p><p></p><p>Check where the lights are grounded too, usually on the studs that hold them to the trailer. </p><p></p><p>Check the polarity as well. Doesn't matter with regular lights, but LEDs won't work if reversed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrGiggles, post: 486913, member: 22613"] Do you have a dedicated ground wire that runs from a good ground on the tow vehicle, to the trailer frame after the tongue pivot? Some even go as far to run a ground wire to each light and not use the frame at all, especially on tilt trailers. The ball is not a reliable ground, and you cannot rely on a hinged connection either. Should go solid frame on the vehicle, to the plug, and then to solid frame on the trailer. Check where the lights are grounded too, usually on the studs that hold them to the trailer. Check the polarity as well. Doesn't matter with regular lights, but LEDs won't work if reversed. [/QUOTE]
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