Device for checking 7 blade trailer lights WITHOUT vehicle - anyone know of one?

[34Willys]

I have the Ranger MUTT by IPA. Comes with the adapters and everything except battery. Less than $200 and self contained, so works out in the field or were ever.
Patrick

 

[newbury]

Any recommendations on brand of plugs to use for rewiring?
/edit - I'm referring to the 7 blade trailer plug.

 

[WM75Guy]

Here is the IPA Tools tester for light duty trailers and RVs. As is everything else it is on backorder.

Light Ranger MUTT® Trailer Tester | 7-Way Spade Pin

Test trailer lights, brakes & 12V power without trucks! Rugged, water-resistant design for 4-7 pin applications. Made in USA. Buy now!

ipatools.com

 

[WM75Guy]

Northern Tools shows it in stock for delivery.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200623536_200623536#

 

[newbury]

Northern Tools shows it in stock for delivery.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200623536_200623536#

That looks darn interesting, but I just dropped about $50 on parts to MacGyver something and I'll wait and see.

 

[the old grind]

New option, sellf-powered, comes with case, ~$160,

• Digital voltmeter
• 20 ft. jumper lead set
• Bad ground indicator and continuity tester
• Positive/negative voltage indicator
• Relay and component tester
• Voltage and polarity testing
• Continuity testing
• Activating components out of the vehicle’s electrical system
• Activating electrical components in the vehicle
• Activating electrical components with ground

PP319FTC Circuit Tester

Amazing deals on this Pp319Ftc Circuit Tester at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[cathy liebchen]

Any recommendations on brand of plugs to use for rewiring?
/edit - I'm referring to the 7 blade trailer plug.

The heavy duty one on Amazon with the junction box

 

[BravoXray]

Do LED trailer lights work fine on 12v AC?

Yes they will, since they are diodes, they will conduct on half the AC wave.

 

[the old grind]

OT, but I've heard that some LED headlamp replacements can cause havoc within car wiring somehow. There's a ballast or current limiter .. something that fixes/prevents issues. I'm sure any 'test boxes' we can buy RTR wouldn't have issues with LEDs.

btw, I've found a DC component more than once testing AC devices that acted up. The DC scale on a VOM is all that's needed. AC setting/range can also find AC in DC circuit, say pointing to a bad diode in a generator.

OK back to OP's ... uh .. pics? Links?

 

[newbury]

Well after Amazon messed up on two deliveries I chickened out fter reviewing it on youtube I ordered a MUTT from IPA via Northerntool.
Then today after looking it up again on Youtube 5 DIY solutions show up.

The correct key words seem to be "trailer light tester".
So enjoy:

Still surprised eTrailer didn't have a moderate cost solution.