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Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:32 pm
by LesseW
Hi all,
I recently bought a Prado 120, my Bushlapa’s LED lights do not function as they should yet on my Prado 150 they work perfectly fine.
What is the solution? It should work on both vehicles so I cannot make changes on the Caravan’s wiring.
Thanks
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:57 pm
by KurtG
Buy a Pajero, it isn’t as advanced as a Prado and the LED issue is not a problem.
But seriously, there’s another thread here that discusses this.
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:39 pm
by Mad Manny
Ryno had the same problem when he plugged his Naaijulle Opapi into his Amarok.
It's some relay issue.
I'll ask him to advise.
But as Kurt of Kent said - it has been discussed previously on this great Forum...
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:30 am
by grips
Chance that someone altered the SABS wiring standard on the 120.
The Bush Lapa would be wired to the SABS standard and that is why it works on the 150.
Bad earth and poor connections can also play havoc on trailer lights. Maybe use contact clean on the 120 plug.
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:14 am
by LesseW
Thanks, can you please point me to the thread on the great forum?
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:30 am
by KurtG
Okay Wessel, will do
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:59 am
by BushWacker
... there has to be threshold amount of resistance in the circuit ...
... and LEDs dont give that ...
... I have a small 6 led magnetic bar to light side of my trailer etc and with few metres of cu wire
its only 1.5 ohm
... so maybe try a say 10 ohm resister in parallel ?
... or put a dummy globe in the circuit ?
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:42 pm
by HenriSteyn
BushWacker wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:59 am
... there has to be threshold amount of resistance in the circuit ...
... and LEDs dont give that ...
... I have a small 6 led magnetic bar to light side of my trailer etc and with few metres of cu wire
its only 1.5 ohm
... so maybe try a say 10 ohm resister in parallel ?
... or put a dummy globe in the circuit ?
This is the solution without going to spend hours search elsewhere.
Cheers
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:47 am
by LesseW
Faulty earth wire it was....
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:52 am
by Mad Manny
Speak like Yoda you do...
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:28 pm
by LesseW
Well, Abraham suggested an additional light source....
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:39 am
by Oppies3800
Can never have enough light...
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:42 am
by Mad Manny
Prior to becoming the shithot professional.camper that I am now, the one thing I thought I'd need is lots of light.
The trailer came with a full set of clip on fluorescent lights as well as a few mounted in the trailer. I bought a few lamps, torches, magnetized LED's etc.
After camping a few times I realised you need lots of lighting like you need a powerful sound system.
I gave the fluorescent lights to my staff and unpacked many of the other lights.
Fire light and one or two dull lamps is all you need...
Re: Bushlapa trailer lights not working on Prado 120
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:49 pm
by Ricof4e
Mad Manny wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:42 am
Prior to becoming the shithot professional.camper that I am now, the one thing I thought I'd need is lots of light.
The trailer came with a full set of clip on fluorescent lights as well as a few mounted in the trailer. I bought a few lamps, torches, magnetized LED's etc.
After camping a few times I realised you need lots of lighting like you need a powerful sound system.
I gave the fluorescent lights to my staff and unpacked many of the other lights.
Fire light and one or two dull lamps is all you need...
Amen.
