How To Troubleshoot and Fix Boat Trailer Lights that Don't Work | BoatUS

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[otisspunkmeyer]

I really appreciate the prep and editing you did to be able to cover all that you did in 3 minutes. MANY videos are a 20-30 minutes and cover
no more than you did.

[porkyrabbit]

It's youtube education posts like this that give me faith in humanity - this was extremely helpful - thank you!!

[mammothadventureracing]

Super simple to understand and really helpful to avoid screaming at wife and kids if the lights are working.

Not too mention eliminate the possibility of a faulty towing vehicle electrical point.

Easy and simple. Great video!

[gregsharp]

THANK YOU! I've gotten increasingly frustrated with bad troubleshooting videos. Yours is very well done. I appreciate you taking the time to make this. God bless!

[gerardwade]

Thank you....most of the other videos only show the vehicle end...you went the extra mile and showed where the real issues usually are. . thanks

[tompavic]

Great video very precise and slow enough that us ole timers can follow, once again thanks

[edm]

Charles, I am forever grateful to you for your video regarding the ground. I have been trying to figure out since buying my used boat last year why my trailer lights occasionally work, usually don’t. Tonight, I found that the ground wires were not secure to the trailer. Lights & blinkers work consistently now. Thank you very much !

[Buddy]

Just found this video and I fix my boat trailer. Thank you so much.

[cracra]

Great presentation. No ums and ahhs. Clear audio & video.

[aaroncoleman]

Yup, found a broken/loose wire!!! It was all the way in the rail. Took a while to get to it, but it worked. Thanks!!

[seangillen]

I've been working on mine for a week and it has been frustrating. Think I've made every mistake possible. Good to know there's a tester for the plug in at the rear of the vehicle. Thanks. Great video.

[borislum]

dielectric grease is an insulator and protector against water. so crank down on your ground contact to make metal to metal contact.

[scottmckenna]

Whew! You touched every base. Good man.

[jticottage]

Great video, now I know where to start with my dim right side stop and turn light.

[miltonweyer]

finally got someone who was to the point with steps that was not in it just to hear himself talk.

[jerrylanglois]

Left blinker and brake light weren’t working so I cleaned contacts as you suggested. Bingo! Problem solved.
Thank you!!

[thesilentone]

thank you I needed to know how to test individual lights

[tuvideoloco]

Thanks. For taking the time to make a video.

[fishnetics]

THANK YOU for this video! Very helpful!

[mfort]

Wow…soooo knowledgeable and helpful info!!