How to Provide Power to Trailer Reverse Lights
Question:
How do I connect back up lights
asked by: Joe
Expert Reply:
To connect back up lights you need to have a 7-way trailer connector on both your trailer and tow vehicle. On a 7-way the reverse lights are powered by the center pin. To connect reverse lights to the trailer's 7-way you can use 16 gauge wire # 16-1-1, or 14 gauge # DW07550-1 if you have a longer trailer. Both are sold by the foot.
If you need reverse lights a couple of popular options are the Optronics LED Backup Light # BUL10CB for an LED that uses a 2-wire pigtail # A45CB to connect. If you'd rather incandescent lights the Optronics Oval Trailer Back Up Light # BU70CB with the 3-wire pigtail # A45PB. Both lights can mount using a grommet # A70GB or bracket # BK70BB.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-Wire Pigtail for Optronics Backup and Utility Trailer Lights - 2-Prong PL-3 Plug
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Lights
- Wiring
- Plugs and Pigtails
- 10 Inch Long
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3-Wire Pigtail for Optronics Trailer Lights - 3-Prong PL-3 Plug - 10" Lead
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- 10 Inch Long
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PVC Grommet for 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Tail Lights
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Trailer Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Lights, Steel - Black Powder Coat
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Optronics Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - Incandescent - Oval - Clear Lens
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- Tail Lights
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- Oval
- Recessed Mount
- Submersible Lights
- Incandescent Light
- 6-1/2L x 2-1/4W Inch
- White
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LED Backup Light for Truck or Trailer - Submersible - 10 Diodes - Oval - Clear Lens - Qty 1
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- Tail Lights
- Backup
- Oval
- Recessed Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 6-7/16L x 2-1/4W Inch
- White
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