Smart Trailer Wireless Lighting Monitor - Smart Hitch

What's one of the most common problems with trailer towing? All together now...the trailer lights! It's an all-too familiar scene. Dad out in the driveway the night before the big family trip, troubleshooting finicky trailer lights and wiring, trying to get them to work before the road trip begins. Worse yet, faulty and non-functional trailer lights contribute to accidents and tickets.   |   Not sure if your trailer lights are all working properly? The Smart Trailer Wireless Lighting Monitor takes care of that. Valley Towing Products has come up with a real-time solution to the problem of "towing and not knowing"...that is, running down the highway and not being sure the trailer lights are working properly. Its solution not only works well, it includes some pretty high-tech gee-whiz technology to do so. Dubbed Smart Trailer Wireless Lighting Monitor, this technology keeps the tow vehicle driver aware of whether or not the trailer's lights (turn signals, brake lights, and marker lights) are working via a transmitter mounted to the trailer tongue and a remote receiver/monitor that mounts in the cockpit of the tow vehicle. The nifty little unit fits any type of trailer fitted with industry-standard four-flat or seven-way round connector plugs, and it's easy to install and set up. Most consumers will be able to complete the simple installation in about an hour using common handtools. The installation involves mounting the transmitter unit to the trailer tongue using a drill, screwdriver, and mounting screws. The mounting bracket and screws are provided in the kit. The trailer's four-flat (or seven-way) connector plugs into the monitor, and the monitor's connector is plugged to the tow vehicle's connector. Inside the tow vehicle, the installer needs to select a suitable mounting location for the receiver/monitor unit (typically on top of, or under the dashboard). The monitor can be mounted using a supplied bracket or Velcro. The receiver plugs into a standard 12-volt outlet to obtain its power supply from the tow vehicle. Once connected, the unit takes just a few minutes to calibrate itself to the number and resistance of the trailer's lights-and you're ready to tow. On the dash, the monitor displays LED lights to show that the trailer lights are working properly. The lights are normally green for regular operation. If a trailer light malfunctions, the transmitter senses the problem and relays the information to the receiver/monitor, which displays the problem as a red LED light. The unit is highly sensitive and is able to detect and relay a single marker lamp malfunction. The unit is compact as well as submersible, so it won't be hampered by rain, snow, or even water (when used in boat trailer applications). It is available for both four-flat and seven-way round connectors, and for standard incandescent and new LED trailer light applications. Available from accessory dealers nationwide. Retail cost is $189.95. Produc t Profile: Valley Towing Products www.valley.us.com