Archive for the "Lights" Category

LED Autolamps Harness system for trailer lights

LED Autolamps NEW harness system. LED Autolamps launched the harness system in April 12 for LED Lights on commercial Vehicles and trailers. This solution is designed to work all road lights on all trailers and commercial vehicles. LED Autolamps have made a kit that is easy to add additional marker lights and number plate lights […]

Back to Top | Comments Off on LED Autolamps Harness system for trailer lights

AJ.BA Plugin Trailer Light system

AJ.BA are a popular manufacture of lights These are used on Erde and Daxara trailers amongst others they offer an in expensive light and wiring solution for trailers. The cables have a 7 pin 12N plug on one end to plug in to the tow vehicle with 2 cables coming out of it. On the […]

Back to Top | Comments Off on AJ.BA Plugin Trailer Light system

LED Autolamps Generation II plug-in system.

LED Autolamps is one of very few Company’s that manufacture a plug-in system for LED lights on trailers. The system has been around over 10 years in Australia the system was Developed for the Australian market and the lights were approved for use in Europe in 2009 this system is now available in the UK. […]

Back to Top | Comments Off on LED Autolamps Generation II plug-in system.

Aspock Trailer light plug in systems

 Aspock are one of the leading light manufacturers for Trailers used by a lot of manufacturers as original equipment. These lights are one of the better quality lights but spare parts ie lenses are very expensive (almost as expensive as the light itself). Aspock have an expandable Plug in system available that means that there […]

Back to Top | Comments Off on Aspock Trailer light plug in systems

Problems with LED trailer lights on later cars

Known problems with LED trailer lights on later cars. LED Lights are getting a lot more popular on trailers for the following reasons:- They save energy meaning that you use very slightly less fuel. There is no filament in an LED they last a lot longer than a bulb. They do not stick out as […]

Back to Top | Comments Off on Problems with LED trailer lights on later cars

7 pin ‘N’ type trailer plug wiring diagram

The 7 pin N type plug and socket is still the most common connector for towing. This supplies power to the road lighting of your trailer or caravan. This has now been replaced by 13 pin Euro plugs on all new caravans. Below is a diagram for the original plug and socket showing the functions […]

Back to Top | Comments Off on 7 pin ‘N’ type trailer plug wiring diagram

Trailer lighting rules, regulations and requirements.

Ensuring your trailer has the appropriate lighting is a legal requirement (The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989). This simple guide will help you to be within the current laws for use on the UK public highway. All trailers must have fitted: Two red sidelights. Two red stoplights. Two red reflective triangles. An illuminated number plate. […]

Back to Top | Comments Off on Trailer lighting rules, regulations and requirements.

Flashing LED lights.

Modern cars with complicated wiring systems such as Canbus, can have problems with LED lights. The main problem we have encountered is where all LED lights flash when fitted into the car. The flashing is caused by a system in the car sending pulses to the lights to check for continuity. By continuity I mean […]

Back to Top | Comments Off on Flashing LED lights.