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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ColoDisco
Hit a snag. While wiring the temp harness I realized the rover has a seperate brake light wire. The camper utilizes a shared taillight brakelight. Any suggestions?
Yup, in the first link I posted that covers wiring a Disco to tow a trailer.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 08:09 AM
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Could have mentioned the controller box was being used for that purpose!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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I assumed "Lite Mate Converter" was explanatory. I've edited the post to make sure it's clear.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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I was attempting to lay the blame back on you.

I did pick up a converter box from autozone. The wiring is not pretty but it should work.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ColoDisco
The wiring is not pretty but it should work.
Get some ribbon and tie it around the wiring in a bow...that's what my daughter does to make it "pretty".
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris-bob
Get some ribbon and tie it around the wiring in a bow...that's what my daughter does to make it "pretty".




Well it is not my best electrical work. In fact it is the ugliest hack I have ever done. However! It did get it home with all lights working.
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Instead of the lite module I used this, only $14 at autozone.
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Finally all mine to start tinkering with!
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Thank you sooo much for all your help getting her home. I hope the next person who reads this thread can find it helpful!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:59 AM
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Congrats, and looks like fun. If we ever move back to the lower 48, we want to get a tent trailer.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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Now all you need to do is replace the trailer axle with one that will accept Land Rover wheels and you'll have better clearance off-road camping, and two extra spares.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Reading my mind! I have 4 extra wheels I am painting a bronze color. Question is what axle can I drop under there to handle the LR bolt pattern.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Ok.. getting ready to do the 7 pin harness.

Here is my plan. Wiring up charging power for the pop up battery through the harness connector. System will be solar when in stand alone.

My question: If any of you have done a 7 wire round plug set up what guage wire did you use for the charging wire and what did you hook it up to?
 
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