true wireless trailer lights?

Dereco

I have been looking for wireless trailer lights option for sometime, and came across this set-up recently: speedytrailerlights.com. (I saw it a few years ago and forgot...). Wondering if anyone is familiar with it or similar options?  In short, they use sensors on the turn signal stalk and brakes versus tapping to wiring on the vehicle.  This was developed by a company that developed similar remote sensors for sailing applications.  

MuttonChops

No Thanks for me.

Keep It Simple with standard wired technology.  These days any vehicle really intended for towing something like a TAB will have factory installed trailer wiring.

Marceline

Boat trailer lights are notorious for going on the fritz due to multiple boat ramp dunkings. I had to redo mine a couple of times and might have been interested in these as a solution. But I don't think it would be a great solution for a T@B unless there is some wiring issue that you just can't solve. 

bjn2

Note that your trailer brakes are controlled through the 7-pin wiring. Are you having issues with lights? At least our state requires that the license plate be illuminated. And I tap into the power for the license plate light to power our rearview camera.

Dereco

Thanks for above, points all factored into my considerations. I was looking for someone who might be familiar with it or similar options. My issue is TV came without wiring, and if something like this option could be found and works, it is easier than wiring, and less costly, and I am reluctant to risk the car's existing set-up. That was partly why I posted here, to see if there might be feedback from actual users of this or something similar.    

Sharon_is_SAM

@Dereco - we found out the hard way that if things go wrong while a long way from home, you are better off with standard technology that any shop can repair or replace.

ScottG

Hi Dereco. I have no experience with the device you reference. I know this is still not answering your specific question, and may already be something you have considered, but just in case...

I was able to add basic 4-pin trailer light wiring to a previous vehicle (a 2002 Nissan Frontier 4cyl 2WD truck) by adding a vehicle-specific wiring harness that attached to a connector in the existing taillight wiring harness located under the rear of the vehicle. It was inexpensive and literally plug-and-play, with no cutting of splicing of the original wiring. I think I got it from eTrailer. It was a while ago so I don't recall how many different vehicles this was offered for, but it might be worth investigating if you think it would fit your needs. 

Dereco

Thanks Scott, I checked e-trailer, and found something but is full towing kit with stealth hitch and trailer wiring. I'll take it from there to see if I can find just the wiring. I was hoping not to have to cut and splice. TV is Porsche Macan, and the nearest dealer is a two day drive if the re-wiring causes any computer reaction. Hence my search for something different.  First world problem.  

Dereco

Update! I may have found something that could work, and requires no cutting or splicing. See here. 

WayneW

That looks like it might work well for the lights, but what about the trailer brakes?  Do you have that covered?

MuttonChops

Dereco said:
Update! I may have found something that could work, and requires no cutting or splicing. See here. 

WOW, great find.

Marceline

Dereco said:

Update! I may have found something that could work, and requires no cutting or splicing. See here. 

That gets you a 4-pin flat not a 7-pin. You need the 7-pin to power the trailer brakes. And you need the brakes for safety and because in many states it's illegal to tow without them. 

If I were in your shoes (ha!) I'd be looking at Porsche forums for solutions, not here. Out of curiosity I did a little googling (Porsche Macaan 7-pin) and found these threads:

https://www.macanforum.com/threads/tow-hitch-wiring-kit.42002/page-3#post-2731647

https://www.macanforum.com/threads/oem-trailer-hitch-wiring-question.166618/

Dereco

Thanks for the additional feedback and pointed counsels, but logically I was looking at the Macan site. I was here for wiring questions from Tab trailer aficionados.  Over and out.