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    Trailer Electrical Tester

    I needed a tester for working on electric parts on trailers. I didn't care for the commercially available units so I made one with parts I had on hand. Inside the box are two automatic-reset circuit breakers, one for the lights and one for the brakes. A 30 amp relay for the brakes. A solid state flasher. I mounted a voltmeter and a amp meter. The voltmeter will check the test battery or the battery on the trailer. The amp meter is for checking the brake coils.
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    It will test all electric functions of a trailer, Lights, Brakes and Battery
    I made a 25 foot extension for the trailer that can also be used on the tow vehicle with the plug-in tester so I can test from the driver's seat or under the hood where the fuses and relays generally are.
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    Most trailers don't have backup lights put some trailers with surge brakes use a solenoid in reverse to stop the brakes from engaging, also will power-up backup cameras.
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    Thanks IntheGroove! We've added your Trailer Circuit Tester to our Electrical category,
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    Last edited by Jon; Feb 9, 2021 at 04:12 PM.

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    It is nice to have all the testing required in one package.

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    Would you share the schematic?

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    I'll try to draw a schematic but it might take longer to do than it did to build the thing...

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    Very nice. There are commercial units out there like that, but they are big bucks.



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