Will Adding Optronics LED Backup Light to Kayak Trailer Require Rewiring the Trailer

Question:

I would like to do it right so that would necessitate 2 orange marker lights, 2 red marker lights, 2 tail/stop/turn lights, 2 backup lights, 1 license plate/light,1 7 pin Male harness, one 7 pin vehicle receptacle. Along with all the grommets and pigtails. I’m looking for a reasonably priced set up. Based on the pictures attached , would you recommend the required pieces/parts ?

asked by: Kurt

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you are wanting to replace your incandescent backup lights on your kayak trailer with LED lights like the Optronics LED Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers # BUL52CB. If that is the case, all you will need to do is replace the current lights with the LED lights.

The # BUL52CB accept the industry standard 2-prong plug like the 2-Wire Pigtail for Optronics Backup and Utility Trailer Lights - 2-Prong PL-3 Plug # A45CB. If you do not have existing lights, then you will have to run a power wire to the lights on the trailer.

Either way you will not have to do a complete overhaul of your wiring. However, you will also want to switch your other trailer lights to LED since you do not want to mix incandescent and LED lights. If you send me some pictures of the stop, turn, tail lights you currently have I would be happy to make a recommendation. Otherwise, you will want to stick with an incandescent light like the # BU70CB

I have attached some review videos along with some helpful articles on trailer wiring for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

Kurt K.

3/15/2022

Robin H.

3/15/2022

I have the following options for the rest of your lights on your kayak trailer: For the 2 stop, turn, tail lights- Optronics Fleet LED Trailer Tail Lights w/ Grommets - Stop,Turn,Tail - Submersible - Oval - Qty 2 # TLL12RK. For the license plate light- Optronics LED Trailer License Plate Light - 5 Diodes - Chrome Plated - Clear Lens # LPL41CB. For the red marker lights- Optronics LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light - Submersible - 3 Diodes - Rectangle - Red Lens # MCL95RB. For the amber marker lights- ThinLine Mini LED Side Marker or Clearance Light w/ Bracket - Submersible - 3 DIodes - Amber Lens # MCL-91AK. For the 7-way on your vehicle it may depend on what vehicle you have if you're looking to replace the wiring. If you just want to replace the adapter on the end then you could use the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way to 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat # C57672 and hook it into your existing wiring. For the trailer plug, again it depends on what you want to do exactly and the length you may need. If you want to add a junction box and a new connector then the # e99011 is a good option. I have included a link to all of the trailer end connectors should you need a different length.