Reversing lights on a bale trailer

[Willy2007]

Hi all,
I'm currently giving our bale trailer an overhaul and want to put some led spots on the back to come on when in reverse. Any ideas for the best way to wire these in. It will be used on multiple tractors so don't want to alter anything on the tractor end unless its simple. Any thoughts??
Thanks

 

[Netherfield]

On a 7 pin you can use pin 2, but it still means altering each tractor, and unless you've got a reverse light switch on each machine it'll need manual operation.

 

[ApprenticeBodger]

Hi all,
I'm currently giving our bale trailer an overhaul and want to put some led spots on the back to come on when in reverse. Any ideas for the best way to wire these in. It will be used on multiple tractors so don't want to alter anything on the tractor end unless its simple. Any thoughts??
Thanks

Only thing I could think of would be taking power off the side lights to a remote control switch. My Massey has the fog light wire connected to the reverse gear from factory but probably wouldn’t be so easy switching between different tractors.

 

[cvx175]

3 pin plug and just plug it in to reverse

 

[gm69]

D plug by far the easiest. Or wire into a small junction box with a illuminated rocker switch so easy to see when on and power cable with a D plug.

 

[Hilly]

I fafed on for ages trying to achive this in end i just used a switch now which is actually better as some times when backing in im dark gou get glare and able to be in reverse and switch lights off avoiding glare …

 

[Grassman]

I used a separate wire and Anderson plug on the tractor with a switch in the cab. The Anderson plug can then be used for other tasks as well

 

[Sals dad]

I’ve taken the blue or fog light wire from the 7 pin plug out and extended to a separate aux plug to fit socket in the tractor then used the blue wire at the rear junction box to power led lights so the trailer works on any tractor , hope that makes sense

 

[Highland Mule]

I’ve taken the blue or fog light wire from the 7 pin plug out and extended to a separate aux plug to fit socket in the tractor then used the blue wire at the rear junction box to power led lights so the trailer works on any tractor , hope that makes sense

Like that idea, but I think I’d adapt slightly.

(LEDs) Bulbs fed from blue wire (pin 2)
Cross feed from pin 5 or 7 to pin 2 in the trailer plug, through a 6’ twin core cable switched at the far end (long enough to take into the cab).

Side lights on all the time, flick the switch to get reversing lights. Nothing needs adapted for it to work on any tractor/ towing vehicle.

 

[DrDunc]

Wireless camera powered by the sidelights

Infrared images make backing up in daylight or dark a piece of piece pee

I've the screen in the tractor on a magnet mount for quick change when trailer's on another horse

 

[blackisleboy]

Wireless camera powered by the sidelights

Infrared images make backing up in daylight or dark a piece of piece pee

I've the screen in the tractor on a magnet mount for quick change when trailer's on another horse

I can't find a wireless camera with sufficient range to work on a 30 foot bale trailer when its loaded with bales. What one do you use?

 

[Lofty1984]

I can't find a wireless camera with sufficient range to work on a 30 foot bale trailer when its loaded with bales. What one do you use?

Just buy a wired one

 

[Grassman]

Wireless camera powered by the sidelights

Infrared images make backing up in daylight or dark a piece of piece pee

I've the screen in the tractor on a magnet mount for quick change when trailer's on another horse

I find reversing cameras rubbish at night.
Is yours a particular brand?

 

[DrDunc]

I find reversing cameras rubbish at night.
Is yours a particular brand?

Bought a two camera kit off Amazon for about £120 to replace a 4yo supposedly "premium" sparex set that weren't as waterproof as advertised (!)

The new Chinese ones are 1080p resolution and the detail is astonishing. Despite the nighttimes image being black and white, I find it much easier than trying to see a light 30 foot away in the mirrors. To see enough on the sparex cameras, I'd put on the hazards and get a picture ever gone they flashed. Don't need extra light with the new high resolution ones

Can buy 4 kits for the price of one sparex, and the Chinese ones are a MUCH better picture. There's also no radio or cb interference. I've also found the detail and refresh rate is good enough to watch the baler pickup reel!

Seem to recall they had a 2 year warranty, but doubt there is much chance of claiming from Mr Bezos...


Edit

Kit was branded "Dallux" and advertised to work up to 1000 feet apart. Certainly never had a problem with my 28 foot trailer. Sparex one would drop connection occasionally, this Chinese kit hasn't given any bother at all this summer

 

[Willy2007]

Ideal thanks everyone for all off your advice, I will have a little play around.
Cheers

 

[Dman2]

Just wire them into light circuit with a switch somewhere so you can turn them off if going on road
Doesn`t matter if they are on constantly while baling

 

[Dman2]

Just wire them into light circuit with a switch somewhere so you can turn them off if going on road
Doesn`t matter if they are on constantly while baling

Sorry just read its a trailer not a baler
Monday morning

 

[Bobthebuilder]

D plug in cab, plug them in when you want them on unplug when you don't, can't get much simpler than that

 

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[The Happy Herdsman]

If its on a relitively new Massey, the fog light (blue) is prewired to be live when reverse is selected.