Detached Trailer Dummy Light

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mtofell

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This was a first for me today - I guess I've never unhooked my 5th wheel while leaving the truck running but did today and noticed a red trailer with a slash through it light on my dash. I should have taken a picture.

So, is this to alert the driver that the trailer is GONE!!!!?????? Like, not attached to the truck any longer?????

Holy ****.... if this light ever alerts someone to a situation that has taken place there aren't words that fit. "Did you feel something honey?" "Nope, everything seems okay. Well, hold on, this light on the dash just lit up. Hmmm, I'm not sure. Oh, wait, I see what it is. The trailer fell off the truck."
 

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It lets you know if there is a problem with the electric brakes.....

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The trailer plug can come undone without the trailer coming detached. It's to let you know there's a problem when you're cruising down the road. Would be nice to know if your brakes are disconnected before coming up to a large downhill grade.
 

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It lets you know if there is a problem with the electric brakes.....

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This is accurate
 
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Alright, I have renewed faith in humanity then :)

But how is this different than the warning that flashes on the DIC?
 
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