Sled Deck Light Issue

[Bnorth]

Thanks for the replies, I have a few things to check. I don't want to wire into my taillights because I use my truck for work also and am taking the deck off and on a fair bit.

That's why he recommended adding a small two prong connection. Honestly it sounds like the simplest solution for you because it eliminates the load issue you are experiencing with the trailer wiring.

 

[towerrigger]

My 17 SD does this as well. I thought it was wiring on deck so I rewired the deck last summer. Same thing happening this year. It will also pulse my trailer LEDs when its not running as well.

 

[Dawizman]

My 17 SD does this as well. I thought it was wiring on deck so I rewired the deck last summer. Same thing happening this year. It will also pulse my trailer LEDs when its not running as well.

A 25 watt resistor would likely solve the problem on both your trailer and your deck. Pretty stupid that the truck manufactures design for century old light technology.

 

[towerrigger]

I’ll give it a shot. Hasn’t really bothered me too much. I thought like you though. Ridiculous it does this.

 

[LBZ]

That's why he recommended adding a small two prong connection. Honestly it sounds like the simplest solution for you because it eliminates the load issue you are experiencing with the trailer wiring.

Yes.
I use something similar to this. I put a little dielectric grease in it and good to go.

 

[Rene G]

I have my deck plugged into my 7 pin RV plug and don’t have this issue, I think somethings wired different on the Ford p.s., I have a GMC