"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
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Heard from some that you should disconnect
the tailer lights before putting your trailer in the
water. I can't see why you'd do that. Are they
worried about a hot bulbs shattering when hitting
the cold water ? Is this a myth, or is this
something I should continue to do (pain in ass)




My trailer has a label (from the manufacturer) with a list of trailering
steps to remember. The last comment on the label is a note that they
recommend disconnecting the trailer lights before attempting a launch. That
means I need to protect the male and female connections on the trailer and
the truck, respectively, from water. I know that I am going to back my
truck deep enough to wet the female receptors on the truck. So, who's got
the answer?

Do not back up so deep.

"Bryan" wrote in message
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"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
...
Heard from some that you should disconnect
the tailer lights before putting your trailer in the
water. I can't see why you'd do that. Are they
worried about a hot bulbs shattering when hitting
the cold water ? Is this a myth, or is this
something I should continue to do (pain in ass)




My trailer has a label (from the manufacturer) with a list of trailering
steps to remember. The last comment on the label is a note that they
recommend disconnecting the trailer lights before attempting a launch.
That means I need to protect the male and female connections on the
trailer and the truck, respectively, from water. I know that I am going
to back my truck deep enough to wet the female receptors on the truck.
So, who's got the answer?

"Bill McKee" wrote in message
nk.net...

Do not back up so deep.

The female connector on the truck is going to
get wet no matter what - like in big rain storm.


"Bryan" wrote in message
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"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
...
Heard from some that you should disconnect
the tailer lights before putting your trailer in the
water. I can't see why you'd do that. Are they
worried about a hot bulbs shattering when hitting
the cold water ? Is this a myth, or is this
something I should continue to do (pain in ass)




My trailer has a label (from the manufacturer) with a list of trailering
steps to remember. The last comment on the label is a note that they
recommend disconnecting the trailer lights before attempting a launch.
That means I need to protect the male and female connections on the
trailer and the truck, respectively, from water. I know that I am going
to back my truck deep enough to wet the female receptors on the truck.
So, who's got the answer?

Lot of difference between dunking the connector, especially in salt water,
and rain spray. I do not notice a lot of moisture in the plug when I pull
it after a rainy day tow.

"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
...

"Bill McKee" wrote in message
nk.net...

Do not back up so deep.

The female connector on the truck is going to
get wet no matter what - like in big rain storm.


"Bryan" wrote in message
. ..

"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
...
Heard from some that you should disconnect
the tailer lights before putting your trailer in the
water. I can't see why you'd do that. Are they
worried about a hot bulbs shattering when hitting
the cold water ? Is this a myth, or is this
something I should continue to do (pain in ass)




My trailer has a label (from the manufacturer) with a list of
trailering
steps to remember. The last comment on the label is a note that they
recommend disconnecting the trailer lights before attempting a launch.
That means I need to protect the male and female connections on the
trailer and the truck, respectively, from water. I know that I am
going
to back my truck deep enough to wet the female receptors on the truck.
So, who's got the answer?

"Bryan" wrote in message
. ..

"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
...
Heard from some that you should disconnect
the tailer lights before putting your trailer in the
water. I can't see why you'd do that. Are they
worried about a hot bulbs shattering when hitting
the cold water ? Is this a myth, or is this
something I should continue to do (pain in ass)




My trailer has a label (from the manufacturer) with a list of trailering
steps to remember. The last comment on the label is a note that they
recommend disconnecting the trailer lights before attempting a launch.
That
means I need to protect the male and female connections on the trailer and
the truck, respectively, from water. I know that I am going to back my
truck deep enough to wet the female receptors on the truck. So, who's got
the answer?

Well first off, you need to understand the risk of what we're
talking about. The water on/in the connector is not the issue,
nor is it having 12 volts in water - its the hot light bulbs hitting
the cold water and possibly shattering. Don't worry about the
connectors getting wet, it won't hurt anything. If you are
worried about corosion, spray the female (and male) parts
of the connectors with silicone spray)

Can you explain again why you need to back in so deep? Also beware that if
you're talking sal****er, you're talking a rotted out tow vehicle in no time
flat!
G


"Bryan" wrote in message
. ..

"Mr Wizzard" wrote in message
...
Heard from some that you should disconnect
the tailer lights before putting your trailer in the
water. I can't see why you'd do that. Are they
worried about a hot bulbs shattering when hitting
the cold water ? Is this a myth, or is this
something I should continue to do (pain in ass)




My trailer has a label (from the manufacturer) with a list of trailering
steps to remember. The last comment on the label is a note that they
recommend disconnecting the trailer lights before attempting a launch.
That
means I need to protect the male and female connections on the trailer and
the truck, respectively, from water. I know that I am going to back my
truck deep enough to wet the female receptors on the truck. So, who's got
the answer?

Gordon wrote:
Can you explain again why you need to back in so deep? Also beware that if
you're talking sal****er, you're talking a rotted out tow vehicle in no time
flat!
G


Might be time to get the tongue lengthened.