Corroded trailer light connector

[circus]

Is there a cap or a technique that prevents corrosion on trailer light connectors? Every time I need the trailer I have to fiddle around trying to get the lights working. Then wonder if they'll keep working.

 

[Wisconsin Cowman]

Grease

 

[Anonymous-0]

Try some silicone lube. At your local auto parts store, they should stock some that's specifically for auto electric connectors.

 

[Anonymous-0]

shot of WD40 or whatever you have works good.

Dave

 

[SCHMUCK 1]

In the wiring section of most all hardware stores/home improvement centers there is a product called NOALOX or OX-GUARD depending on the manufacturer. It is made to prevent corrosion in service panels at the lug-wire connection. Liberally apply this stuff to your trailer connector on both sides after a thorough cleaning and take the time to remove all your light bulbs and liberally apply it to the sides and ends of the bulb base as well as the connecting spots on the socket. I do this to all my trailers and other than replacing burned out bulbs, that is the end of connection problems.

 

[John Harmon]

Keep everything around and in the plug connection coated with vaseline and the problem becomes less an issue. commercial coatings are available but I always found Vaseline does a good job for corosion.Jh

 

[36 Coupe]

Plastic bag and a twist tie works.

 

[bc]

dialetric grease. Coat anything electrical including plug wires, bulbs, and rubber boots.

 

[Jon Hagen]

All of the above, plus many stores have plastic dummy covers to keep dirt / moisture out of the connectors.

 

[JIM33]

dip it in salt water and park it in the woods

 

[tom-ky]

Spray Fluid Film in the connectors.