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Jul 19, 2023 | 07:02 PM

S360

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Fake trailer

Quick question, anyone have a way to fake a trailer connection on a 23? Trying to activate the camera with turn signal. So far an adapter with test lights stuck into the gooseneck plug doesn't do the trick. Tried searching with no luck.

Thanks!

Jul 19, 2023 | 09:10 PM

6.2caribou

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From: Southwestern Pa.

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but...

I bought a simple light kit, which has 2 led strips with brake and running lights, from E Trailer. It utilizes the 4 pin connector. i put it on our hitch mount bike carrier because the fat tires block my truck's tail lights. The truck recognizes it as the "trailer" named "bike carrier" every time I plug it in.

Jul 19, 2023 | 09:35 PM

Just Chilling

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So theoretically you could buy a resistor that equals an incandescent bulb, wire it inside a dummy trailer plug and it should fool the truck.

Jul 20, 2023 | 04:14 AM

Joe T

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From: Chaz

If it thinks it’s towing it will change your oil change intervals. Just wanted to throw that tidbit out there.

Jul 20, 2023 | 09:05 AM

KCoulter

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Maybe something like this will work?

Amazon

Jul 20, 2023 | 12:58 PM

RA033125

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You should be able to go into the settings and turn it on with or without a trailer on.

Jul 22, 2023 | 09:05 PM

S360

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 6.2caribou

that's probably the route I'll go. Just stuff the lights in a piece of pvc and rock on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe T

If it thinks it’s towing it will change your oil change intervals. Just wanted to throw that tidbit out there.

Interesting. I noticed when I tried to tell it the default trailer was hooked up it cut my miles till empty in half.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCoulter

Maybe something like this will work?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4AYR3U

I have something similar on there with no luck.

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Originally Posted by DoomsFall

You should be able to go into the settings and turn it on with or without a trailer on.

Negative, at least not what I've seen. Setting is turned on but I believe it only works with a trailer attached.

I looked at the naviks kit, but after watching a video I wasn't too impressed. The options look nice but the lag time to turn the cameras on was crazy long. I'd be done backing up before the camera switched on..

Last edited by S360; Jul 22, 2023 at 09:05 PM. Reason: Typo

CURT 57003 LED-Compatible 7-Way RV Blade Vehicle-Side Trailer Wiring

Amazon.com: CURT 57003 LED-Compatible 7-Way RV Blade Vehicle-Side Trailer Wiring Adapter : Automotive

This fooled the truck thinking a trailer was connected.

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Jul 23, 2023 | 06:01 PM

acdii

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It needs to see running lights, and resistance on the brake/turn legs. Thats how it knows if a trailer is connected. If doesn't actually NEED lights, just the resistance.