Dielectric Grease

This summer I have experienced intermittent 7 pin connectivity issues with the clearance lights and brake lights not "working". One time I was pulled over by a sheriff to let me know the trailer lights were not working.

Prior to leaving on trips, I knew that I would have to fiddle with the 7 pin connection till the lights were properly working. THen worry about intermittent functionality. At one time I thought the light bulbes were the issues.

Well, finally my good friend told me about dielectric grease. Straight plagerism from a web site: The grease acts as a lubricant and a sealant on the nonconductive mating surfaces of the connector.

Walla, no more issues with intermittent trailer lights!

One hard learned lesson, the grease acts like a suction cub, which means the 7 pin connections need a lot of pulling force to separate! No one warned me prior to attempting to separate the connections. Resulted in a few bruises and a phone call to me "friend". Also have learned not to touch the camper end, the grease ends up on fingers and everywhere.

The tube will now reside in the car as part of necessary equipment. (Location to be determined).

So you guys with more experience and knowledge, please add content and additional FYI.

Questions:
How often will the grease have to be applied?
How do others who have used the product manage the messy plug end?
Other tidpits of useful information.

Jean

 

Jean,

We sell and rent a lot of forklifts to the Maine coast. It's a beautiful place but also a very harsh environment. We disassemble every connection and coat them with dielectric grease before delivery. One coat should easilly last you all season and probably much longer. As for the mess, really no way to avoid it. Keep paper towels handy would be my advice.