Problem with 7-Way RV Blade Socket - Event Date: 05 Apr 2019 - 10 Apr 2019

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   Hello Again!

2 weeks ago I had a Curt Triflex 51140 brake controller installed on my 2005 GMC Envoy SLT.

Then last week I had a local mechanic change out all my fluids in anticipation of our trip to Cincinnati in 2 weeks to pickup our new Rpod.  While they were at it, I also asked them to give the Envoy a look see to ensure there weren’t any other problems that needed addressing.

Well, they weren’t able, time-wise, to finish troubleshooting my vehicle side 7-Way Blade Connector.  But they told me it wasn’t working properly for both the battery and taillight connections, which obviously I need to get fixed before we leave for Cincinnati.

Since everything was working fine last Fall when we were towing our Coleman pop-up camper, and I just had a new brake controller installed, I wondered if the brake controller install was possibly the culprit while connecting the brake controller to the blue wire.  So, I stopped by the brake controller shop, they checked out their install, and they told me everything involved with the install looked fine.

Any thoughts out there?  Obviously I need to get my 7-Way fixed before I leave.  Most likely headed back to the mechanic who changed all my fluids to continue troubleshooting same.

Thanks again!  I look forward to being of assistance in the future, just as all you have been to me thus far.

Jack

2019 1/2 10th Anniversary Rpod 179
2005 GMC Envoy SLT

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IrishDream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Dec 2018 Location: Traverse Cty MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Calendar Event: Problem with 7-Way RV Blade Socket Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 4:18pm
	Hello Again! 2 weeks ago I had a Curt Triflex 51140 brake controller installed on my 2005 GMC Envoy SLT. Then last week I had a local mechanic change out all my fluids in anticipation of our trip to Cincinnati in 2 weeks to pickup our new Rpod. While they were at it, I also asked them to give the Envoy a look see to ensure there weren’t any other problems that needed addressing. Well, they weren’t able, time-wise, to finish troubleshooting my vehicle side 7-Way Blade Connector. But they told me it wasn’t working properly for both the battery and taillight connections, which obviously I need to get fixed before we leave for Cincinnati. Since everything was working fine last Fall when we were towing our Coleman pop-up camper, and I just had a new brake controller installed, I wondered if the brake controller install was possibly the culprit while connecting the brake controller to the blue wire. So, I stopped by the brake controller shop, they checked out their install, and they told me everything involved with the install looked fine. Any thoughts out there? Obviously I need to get my 7-Way fixed before I leave. Most likely headed back to the mechanic who changed all my fluids to continue troubleshooting same. Thanks again! I look forward to being of assistance in the future, just as all you have been to me thus far. Jack 2019 1/2 10th Anniversary Rpod 179 2005 GMC Envoy SLT

crw8sr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 4:57pm
	Make sure your connector is clean and corrosion free.
	Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck.

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2629	Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 6:04pm
	^^^^^^^ this ^^^^^^^ The brake controller only affects the one wire. I'd check the connector for sure.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 6:31pm
	You need the taillights to work but the battery connection to charge your trailer battery can wait if need be. Do you have a voltmeter? If so, check the connector outputs yourself, with someone in the vechicle operating it. You can google up the connector pinout on etraiter or other sites.
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

podwerkz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966	Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 9:54pm
	Some vehicles supply power on that battery charge line only when the engine is running, or ON. Others supply power even if the vehicle engine is not running, so be sure to test the battery charge line with the engine running, and with it off. It goes without saying to double check all the fuses.
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