In article <d7d9o9$opp$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, jon@dakota-truck.net writes:
>
> Sorry, I don't know the answer to that, but just wanted to chime in
> with my anecdotal $.02... My enclosed trailer has a total of 20 running
> lights. My '92 Ram feeds the 7 way connector right off of the taillights
> (I think my '96 Dak does the same) and I have used this trailer with those
> trucks without any problems.
>
> However, if you are looking for an actual answer, :-) if you check out
> the fuse that handles the running lights, the amperage of that fuse might
> give you a ballpark idea.)
>
> Also, you might want to check out your owner's manual. I seem to recall
> reading something in one of my owner's manuals (for the 3500 I think) that
> actually said how many extra running lights you can run off the existing
> circuit. I don't know how much resemblance a 2001 Ram would have to your
> Dak, but if you like, I can try to look that up for you.
Anectdotal is good enough for me, since my trailer has half as many lights. I
figure I could always add a relay pretty easily if I decide it's too much.
Since the factory 4-pin doesn't have it, I'm not going to lose any sleep over
it. I figure I'd also see if the headlights dimmed any running the trailer
lights.
My manual doesn't give any figures, but I'll try to figure out how many amps
are actually being drawn by my truck's lights. Comparing to the fuse, as you
say, should give me a pretty good idea.
Thanks,
Korey
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