installing an electrical plug in the back of camper

[jetlag]

We carry 2 electric bikes with us on a 1UP rack and covered for weather protection. The problem is that they totally cover the taillights. I have ordered a nifty taillight assembly from a company called Kody, that attaches to the rack. Looking at the camper's light assembly, they appear to be sealed from the outside. There is one center light that has two screws. I have an electrician coming by in the next few days and hoping we can find the wires. Will we need to cut the coroplast underneath?

[norty1]

No way to know until he can determine if it can be accessed from the fixture but you may have to run some wires to get clearance on the rack.

[ependydad]

Usually once you drop the underbelly, you can usually see and access the wires to the lights pretty easily.

[RogerR]

I added backup lights and there was no backup on the old fixture or wire to it. So I ran wire from the junction box on the front of the trailer back to the rear bumper. Didn't bother the underbelly, just zip tied it to water was along the way. 15 K later, no problem and bright lights to back up with.

[jetlag]

The light kit comes with a user selectable length of wire and plug. I chose 5' assuming we can run a plug to the rear of camper.]

[mrmom]

I would just run new wires from the junction box up front (where the 7-pin pigtail connects) to the rear of the unit. At that point just install a 5 pin trailer connector to plug in the auxiliary taillights when you need them. Much cleaner and quicker solution and you can buy the flat 4 or 5 trailer wire in various lengths to meet your needs.

[jetlag]

Originally Posted by mrmom

I would just run new wires from the junction box up front (where the 7-pin pigtail connects) to the rear of the unit. At that point just install a 5 pin trailer connector to plug in the auxiliary taillights when you need them. Much cleaner and quicker solution and you can buy the flat 4 or 5 trailer wire in various lengths to meet your needs.

Great idea, thanks

[cmikal]

Originally Posted by jetlag

We carry 2 electric bikes with us on a 1UP rack and covered for weather protection. The problem is that they totally cover the taillights. I have ordered a nifty taillight assembly from a company called Kody, that attaches to the rack. Looking at the camper's light assembly, they appear to be sealed from the outside. There is one center light that has two screws. I have an electrician coming by in the next few days and hoping we can find the wires. Will we need to cut the coroplast underneath?

I have a North Point 377RLBH and also have a rack on the back of my trailer that partially obscures the trailer lights. My North Point has a 4-pin trailer plug next to the rear hitch. Yours probably also has this plug.

I went to Harbor Freight and bought their trailer light kit for something like $40. I attached the lights to the back of the rack and plugged the 4-pin plug that comes in the kit to the rear plug on the trailer. No need to do surgery on the trailer or do anything other than plug the new lights into the existing plug.

[jetlag]

Originally Posted by cmikal

I have a North Point 377RLBH and also have a rack on the back of my trailer that partially obscures the trailer lights. My North Point has a 4-pin trailer plug next to the rear hitch. Yours probably also has this plug.

I went to Harbor Freight and bought their trailer light kit for something like $40. I attached the lights to the back of the rack and plugged the 4-pin plug that comes in the kit to the rear plug on the trailer. No need to do surgery on the trailer or do anything other than plug the new lights into the existing plug.

I will look closer but pretty sure I don't have the plug.

[JB13502]

Originally Posted by jetlag

I will look closer but pretty sure I don't have the plug.

The plug wasn't added until the 2022 model year when the optional 300# hitch was replaced with a standard 3000# tow hitch.

[jetlag]

Originally Posted by JB13502

The plug wasn't added until the 2022 model year when the optional 300# hitch was replaced with a standard 3000# tow hitch.

You are correct. I crawled under and all I found was a grey wire sticking out of the very back. Our electrician has a camper, so hopefully he can figure it out

[440 scout]

Its a little late but there is an ebike cover that has translucent side panels that allow the tail lights to shine through. Check "Team Obsidean" on Amazon. Search through their options. Cost about $124 late last year when we got ours.

[Learjet]

If your module for the JaySmart lights are behind the left side propane bottles? Very easy to add wires there.

There is also a schematic with the wire coding on the JaySmart module.

Even better, if you have WAGO connectors installed like mine, lift lever insert wire, run down behind propane bottle, then to back of trailer along frame.

There is no junction box on my 2022, the wires are in a wad behind the light for the front cargo compartment.


Here is the running switch light I added to aggravate the "light police"


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[jetlag]

I will check on mine and see if I have that "wad" of cables lol.

[cadman_ks]

Originally Posted by Learjet

Here is the running switch light I added to aggravate the "light police"


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I did not realize that that box with the wad of wires was for the JaySmart lights. I wasn't for sure how they did that.

BUT, that putting that switch there for the "light police" is an absolutely brilliant idea!! I'm going to have to install one now!!

[jetlag]

Originally Posted by cadman_ks

I did not realize that that box with the wad of wires was for the JaySmart lights. I wasn't for sure how they did that.

BUT, that putting that switch there for the "light police" is an absolutely brilliant idea!! I'm going to have to install one now!!

Originally Posted by Learjet

If your module for the JaySmart lights are behind the left side propane bottles? Very easy to add wires there.

There is also a schematic with the wire coding on the JaySmart module.

Even better, if you have WAGO connectors installed like mine, lift lever insert wire, run down behind propane bottle, then to back of trailer along frame.

There is no junction box on my 2022, the wires are in a wad behind the light for the front cargo compartment.


Here is the running switch light I added to aggravate the "light police"


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Ok Ok, so I am missing this completely, and that is not good, lol. Explain the light police please

[Learjet]

Here is the switch I used, comes with double sided tape and pigtail...doesn't get any easier.

Also, if you have to leave your trailer on the side of the rode, you can use this to keep it lighted for safety.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JZPLQ9G...roduct_details

[Learjet]

example of "Light Police" in thread below.

Note: there is a time and place for everything and I'm always courteous to my neighbors...its all about situational awareness

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...ing-96763.html

[jetlag]

Got it, thanks

[jetlag]

Originally Posted by Learjet

If your module for the JaySmart lights are behind the left side propane bottles? Very easy to add wires there.

There is also a schematic with the wire coding on the JaySmart module.

Even better, if you have WAGO connectors installed like mine, lift lever insert wire, run down behind propane bottle, then to back of trailer along frame.

There is no junction box on my 2022, the wires are in a wad behind the light for the front cargo compartment.


Here is the running switch light I added to aggravate the "light police"


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Thank You again, just had my electrician friend out here and he did not want to start cutting into the camper. I then remembered this post and just found it again. I will send him the pictures and what you said. If you care to add more wisdom on how you did yours, we will welcome it
Rene


BTW- Our '21 Pinnacle is identical to your picture, including the green blinking light behind the cluster of wires. Also, found out the other day taking the camper to get it worked on, with my bride following me, that the right side turn signals and brake lights don't work. This includes the little ones on top and the yellow safety light on right side of camper which leads me to believe we have a wire issue and not a light assembly issue. The tail lights all work fine