Trailer light tester review on Workshop Wednesday

Trailer light tester review on Workshop Wednesday - Tool of the Month

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Today on Workshop Wednesday it is the first wednesday of the month so it is Tool of the Month time! We have decided that on the first Wednesday of the month we will look at a tool we have purchased. We often buy tools for the workshop, some new and some secondhand.
The tool we review today is a trailer light tester. This is not an expensive tool and it is designed to test the trailer socket on the car and also to the trailer lights. We were very pleased with this tool and glad we bought it
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@nicholasbartlett237 18 күн бұрын

Considering my tester arrived without instructions this video is very informative and saved a lot of head scratching. A very good guide without any waffle and easy to understand, well done young man and many thanks.

@GardenTractorBoy 17 күн бұрын

I am very pleased that it helped you and thank you for commenting and for the feedback. Take care

@iainbaines4368 Жыл бұрын

I've just purchased one but alas no instructions were supplied, so I searched on you tube and found your video. Thanks buddy for taking the time to make this excellent video!

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and I am really pleased my video helped you. It is a very useful tool and I am not sure how we ever managed without one. Take care

@carsonstage4274 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video very comprehensive i really appreciate that - keep up the videos!

@GardenTractorBoy Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, it is appreciated! Take care

@glyndavies5479 Ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@GardenTractorBoy Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it and I hope it was useful. Take care

@leewhite2039 2 ай бұрын

This was very helpful and i appreciate it, I had no idea nad you was very informative and helpful, I'm glad you went into such detail it really helped break it down for me so I could understand this, Keep up the good work and thank you so much

@GardenTractorBoy 2 ай бұрын

I am pleased you found it helpful and thank you for commenting plus the kind words. Take care

@heron9524 7 ай бұрын

Just got one of these. Your explanation on how to use it is top class! Thank you👍

@GardenTractorBoy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, I am pleased it was helpful. They are a very useful tool to have. Take care

@tommyRfrancis Ай бұрын

Great video, very useful, thanks very much! Subscribed too 👍🏼

@GardenTractorBoy Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub and I am pleased that you found the video useful. Take care

@dfdf322 6 ай бұрын

Well explained👍 Great video👍

@GardenTractorBoy 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 👍 Take care

@twinbrookacres Жыл бұрын

That is a very useful tool! It looks like a very good quality, too. Thanks for sharing.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It felt quite good quality, especially for the price. I'm sure it will get a lot of use. Take care

@uk-id6dk 2 ай бұрын

I bought this item and tested it but just watched your video and found it extremely well done 👍

@GardenTractorBoy 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care

@TheCanadianBubba Жыл бұрын

Handy for sure ! With a helper watching you could figure bad grounds or troubles in the runs as well 👍

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

It is very handy! I'm sure we will get a lot of use out of it in the future. Take care

@tinkeringtaylor3053 Жыл бұрын

I have had one of these for a while Joseph really handy, when i use to take my daughter to horse events with the car and horse box i always had it with me, got me and other people out of trouble with any lighting problems.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

We did not realise these were available until we searched in desperation after yet another trailer light problem. Take care

@Rootythe1st Жыл бұрын

Best video on tester by far. Thank you for a very informative video. That’s saved me reading the badly written instructions that came with mine. Keep up the good work.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words. You are right, the instructions are very poor. Take care

@PedroPedro-jm4lk Ай бұрын

Well presented, thank you for a great video.

@GardenTractorBoy Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I hope you found it useful. Take care

@Tony95192 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I picked one up today, from my local caravan accessories shop, for £11.50. After watching you, I now know how to use it like an expert. Thank you 😊

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I am pleased the video helped you. They are a really useful tool and we wished we had bought one years ago. Take care

@gatorsworld Жыл бұрын

Very convenient to have. Especially if you go somewhere and the trailer lights need some work. It's never an easy task and the worst is an intermittent problem....they are really hard to fix....good presentation.....CHEERS

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Trailer lights always seem to be a problem and I am not sure how we got on before we got one of these, they are worth getting. Take care

@RCAFpolarexpress Жыл бұрын

Good evening Joseph, I wish we had these types of electrical high quality connectors 😇👍👌That is a lot of accidently conditions for having that ROVER to move, it will be a miracle😇🙏🤣👌👍Outstanding light tester and keep up your OUTSTANDING team work videos with your Outstanding Dad Cheers 🍻🍻

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 In Canada do you use 4 or 6 pin connectors like in the US or do you use different connectors? The rover was certainly not going anywhere lol. Take care

@RustyGlovebox Жыл бұрын

That is a great light tester and much easier than using a test light.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

It is a great tool, and as you said, much easier than testing with a test light or having to hook up a trailer. Take care

@180Floridalife Жыл бұрын

Great tool to share I lost my trailer lights driving the Travel Trailer back after the hitch failed.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This tester sure makes checking and fixing trailer light easy. Take care

@WaynJul Жыл бұрын

They really come in handy.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

It seems like a great tool. Take care

@stevesullivan4704 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you. Take care

@ronnoco5159 7 ай бұрын

Great information. You are a very natural and talented presenter!

@GardenTractorBoy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Take care

@MrSmithToday Жыл бұрын

I have watched some videos on this and your video is the most instructional demonstration well done.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and for commenting. Take care

@roysmits6822 2 ай бұрын

Great video I'm glad I've found your channel thank you

@GardenTractorBoy 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much and I am pleased you enjoyed the video. Take care

@markeymilarkey101 Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation, much appreciated

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Take care

@paulsmith2855 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, good review.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I hope it was a help to you

@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of a trailer light tester, but we sure could use one! When a light doesn't work, and you have to figure out if it is the trailer or the truck, boy is that a pain! and I hope youtube sees you being safe - as always. -Kris

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Trailer lights always seem to be a problem and this is a great tool for getting to the bottom of the issue quickly. Take care

@henrymurawskibigdogrepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video very informative

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is a cool tool and one we wished we bought years ago. Take care

@giztik Жыл бұрын

Great video, keep up the work young man.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Take care

@aminkodreddred1952 5 ай бұрын

Because of you I bought it😂as soon as I finished watching😂

@GardenTractorBoy 5 ай бұрын

I hope that is a good thing :-) We think it is a good tool, I hope it works well for you. Thanks for watching and commenting, take care

@kestutisky2024 3 ай бұрын

well done keep it up

@GardenTractorBoy 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Take care

@tractortalkwithgary1271 Жыл бұрын

Pretty nice tester Joseph. I have something similar but not nearly as elaborate. Loved the safety briefing. Well done Joseph

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 I am not sure how we got on before we got this tester, trailer lights always seem to give issues. Take care

@PaleHorseOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Nice piece of kit, Joseph - pretty convenient too! :)

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is a great tool and is very handy as we always seem to get trailer light issues. Take care

@philhermetic Жыл бұрын

Never seen one of those before Joseph, and my cousinns trailer has a fault!! Phil

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you need to get one of these they are really useful and cheap, especially given how often trailer connections need maintenance. Take care

@EverydayProjects Жыл бұрын

That's a good tool and it got me searching Amazon. It costs $18 Canadian right now. I am so glad that the cameraman's genetic composition has been confirmed: I was wondering if he was infact a robot but to see him (or part of him) show up in this video has given me great satisfaction. Good point on testing from the driver seat that a fault could be in the extension cable. Speaking about cables, I hear on the news this week that the UK has passed a requirement that future electronics, cameras and phones will share one common charger. This will eliminate the hundreds of different adapters needed for your devices. It will also help reduce waste. iPhones are going to be challenging this ruling because they do not want to give up their lightening connector. This trailer light tester may well find itself on my shelf someday soon. Great explaination. keep up the good work, and so nice to see the cameraman in this one!!

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Do you have the same trailer plugs as us or are yours the same as the USA or yet another standard? I think the cameraman wants to be paid extra if he is on camera, not sure how much extra for just a hand :-) A standard charger would be good but I think I heard this before and Apple did not backdown. Take care

@EverydayProjects Жыл бұрын

@@GardenTractorBoy Our trailer plugs are the same as the USA with either a 7-pin or 4-flat connector. The second plug you showed us for charging the trailer battery and to allow for reverse lights is incorporated in the 7-pin connector but the 4-flat only has brake, tail and signal light function. I am glad that the cameraman is overcoming his shyness---maybe we'll see more of him in future videos. Please note that I rarely show up in my own videos except in a reflection. Some say I'm just a figment of your imaginations!😅

@EverydayProjects Жыл бұрын

Correction...the 7-pin connectors we use don't have a wire for reverse lights but most caravans (trailers) don't have those lights included. They are on the vehicle only as far as I know. Maybe some trailers do have the white reverse light too but I haven't see that.

@bigsonslawncare Жыл бұрын

I could definitely use something like this because my trailer lights are always wonky👍🏽

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

I believe the connections are different in the USA but I am sure they sell something similar. It sounds like the connectors you use are no better than the ones we have over here so one of these tester is very useful. Take care

@BuildALotAcres Жыл бұрын

Very cool Joseph. With an adapter you could probably use that on 4 pin flat plugs as well.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I expect they sell one that fits your type of connectors. They are a very handy tool. Take care

@richardross7219 Жыл бұрын

My normal trailers use a 4 pin connector. The 5 ton trailer and big truck, uses a 6 pin connector. Good video. Good Luck, Rick

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is interesting how we have different adapters in different parts of the world for almost everything, especially chargers and wall sockets! Take care

@daveshsb Жыл бұрын

Great review Joseph! I have seen some trailer light testers but assumed too pricey to justify buying. Not anymore, that is a good tool at a reasonable price (even with escalation - as everything is going up in price). Thanks for sharing and Take Care!

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Now we have one of these I can't imagine how we got on without one. It will be interesting to see if you can get one for the connectors you have in your country. Take care

@HuntingFarmerOfficial Жыл бұрын

They can never keep it simple (7 pins, 13 pins etc) 😂 Good review of the handy tester. Trailer lights are notorious for not working...

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just as we have got the hang of the two different 7 pin connectors they bring out a 13 pin version as a replacement. I think you have different connectors too. A single standard would be cool. Take care

@TheKnacklersWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Hello Joseph, It is a very cool testing device... for a tenner it must be worth anyone with a trainer getting one... Take care. Paul,,

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The device is great, the price tag is amazingly low for something that is very useful. Even better that we bought it for less than a tenner! Take care

@GrampiesWorkshop Жыл бұрын

How's she goin'? The trailer light tester is a must have if you have a trailer. It seems with trailers, around here anyways, the trailer lights never work, so testing them before you get underway is always a good idea. This tester is pretty nice and will pay for itself the first time you use it!! I wonder if KZfaq understood what you were doing when you were explaining the safety aspects of your vehicle test!!! LOL Take 'er easy!!!

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We have always struggled with finding an easy way to test trailer lights. We bought this after watching your video on the tester you made. As you may have guessed, we have had a few challenges with KZfaq recently which we are not happy about. Take care

@GrampiesWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@GardenTractorBoy I don't blame you!!! KZfaq uses AI to scan all their videos and this is the result. I like the way you are handling it though, with a bit of tongue in cheek humor!! Take care!!

@ammarkhan_8 Жыл бұрын

Sending 1st support to your amazing content my friend 🤗 stay blessed stay connected 👍🤝✅💟

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, take care

@larrybl Жыл бұрын

Nice tester, luckily my truck and trailer only has a 4 pin connector, very easy to test with a battery and small jumpers. It would be more complicated if I had trailer brakes.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I knew your connectors were different but I have never seen one. I am struggling to work out what is missing from our 7 pin connector to give 4. I guess you do not have rear fog lights and maybe the rear tail lights are on one pin not two. Assuming you have LH and RH indicator and earth, does that mean the 4th is a combined brake and tail light? Take care

@larrybl Жыл бұрын

@@GardenTractorBoy On my 4 pin connector, pin 1 is ground, pin 2 is tail/marker, pin 3 & 4 are LH & RH brake lights. This is all that is required for small trailers. If I upgrade to a larger trailer I will need a brake controller and an 5 pin connector. I had to make an adapter for when I borrow my neighbors trailer. I'll do a video on my trailer and connectors when it get dark, you might find interesting.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

@@larrybl It would be interesting to see your connectors

@larrybl Жыл бұрын

@@GardenTractorBoy Video is up.

@roysmits6822 2 ай бұрын

Where i live we also have 13pin connectors

@hackettdavid 2 ай бұрын

Does this test the permanent live going to the caravan for the atc or fridge?

@GardenTractorBoy 2 ай бұрын

As far as I am aware this will only test the 12N plug and socket, I believe it is supplementary socket and plug otherwise known as 12S that has a permanent live. We have not tried but as the pin layout is different I suspect it will not test the 12S plug/socket. I hope this helps, take care

@Spunky-iq8jm 4 ай бұрын

Where did you get the extension cord?

@GardenTractorBoy 4 ай бұрын

I think it was this one amzn.to/3PKTOvE

@ifanlloyd-hughes3027 25 күн бұрын

So to test the car lights you need a cable long enough to go into cab?

@GardenTractorBoy 18 күн бұрын

It is not essential to use a long extension cable but doing so enables you to do the tests from inside the car which makes it easier. Without an extension cable the tester plugs directly into the towing electrical socket. I hope that helps. Take care

@johncollins8304 Жыл бұрын

Price £14.69 now, March, 5 months later. Call it 50% rise in price. Glad I got it though. Another £5 to post to France -- still cheaper than buying here. Left and Right indicators were working the wrong way 'round when I replaced beat up plug (and socket). Thought it may be something to do with left hand drive car. Maybe yellow at the top (1) should switch with green at the bottom (4). That would have worked but wouldn't have been the correct solution. Watched lots of vids in English and French and saw lots of graphics. None really explained that the schematic shown was viewed from behind the fitting not looking face on. The numbering 1-6 (forget 7, it's in the middle) is clockwise when viewed from behind, inside, and anti-clockwise when you're looking directly at the pins when assembled. A limitation: it showed all working fine when in fact Left and Right indicators were reversed, as mentioned. I traced it to a problem where the wires were spliced into the loom the wrong way 'round: it was obvious -- the yellow was connected to green and vice versa!! What IDIOT did that?? Answer: me. Have been driving around like that for over ten years.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

That is a big price rise. The wiring on these seven pin sockets can be confusing, I think we have seen a diagram showing the pins from the front which is much easier to work through. It is so easy to make a mistake with trailer wiring and I guess if you had one of these testers ten years ago, it would have helped a lot. Take care

@johncollins8304 Жыл бұрын

@@GardenTractorBoy Thanks but no, it wouldn't have helped at all, let alone a lot. It actually put me on the wrong scent because all it did was tell me there was electricity coming in but didn't tell me I'd cocked up the wires! So I thought all was well!

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

@@johncollins8304 That is not good but I am pleased you have got it sorted

@snorrebredesen3353 4 ай бұрын

Does this work on 13 pol with adapter to 7 pol?

@GardenTractorBoy 4 ай бұрын

Logically you would have thought that it would work with an adapter but we have not tried it because we do not have a vehicle with the 13 pin socket. The adapters we have are for emergency use if we borrow a vehicle or trailer with a 13 pin plug or socket. Take care

@N0Bark 8 ай бұрын

I just need a tool that test the lights coming on remotely without connecting the power plug from my 18 wheeler, anyone know of any good tools for that?

@GardenTractorBoy 8 ай бұрын

I have not seen a tool that would do that but it does sound like it would be great to be able to do so. Take care

@N0Bark 8 ай бұрын

@@GardenTractorBoy I saw a guy at a shop Micky mouse one with a DeWalt battery and a spliced female pig tail. Im probably gana have to make my own.

@MissouriOldTimer Жыл бұрын

that is a very handy tool to have,, yeah ,it's like walking on egg shells to try to keep from offending the crybaby liberals in this world anymore, so we have to be careful what we do on the tube.

@GardenTractorBoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it is a great tool. I would love to say that I completely agree with you but I can't say that otherwise KZfaq may get upset :-) Take care

@MissouriOldTimer Жыл бұрын

@@GardenTractorBoy yes, I know what you mean.