Optronics Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - Incandescent - Oval - Clear Lens
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Optronics Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - Incandescent - Oval - Clear Lens
Item # BU70CB
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Optronics Trailer Lights - BU70CB
- Tail Lights
- Oval
- Incandescent Light
- White
- 6-1/2L x 2-1/4W Inch
- Recessed Mount
- Backup
- Submersible Lights
- Optronics
6-1/2" x 2-1/4" Oval. Waterproof incandescent light provides backup light function for trucks or trailers. Shock proof socket protects bulb. Recessed mount with grommet (sold separately). Accepts standard 2-prong plug.
Features:
- Oval backup light for trailers and utility trucks
- Sonically sealed, waterproof housing and lens unit is submersible
- Shock proof socket protects incandescent bulb
- Incandescent bulb can be easily replaced
- Durable polycarbonate housing and lens
- Clear lens covers incandescent bulb
- Compatible with 12V DC systems
- Recessed mount with grommet (A70GB - sold separately)
- Accepts industry standard 2-prong plug (A45CB or A49PB - sold separately)
Specs:
- Dimensions: 6-1/2" long x 2-1/4" tall x 2-3/8" thick
- Bulb type: incandescent
- Power draw at 12.8V: 0.4 amps
- 3-Year warranty
Manufacturer Cross Reference
Light will work as an exact replacement for:
Uni Bond # SE2238W
Wesbar # 203526
Truck Lite # 60204/60284
Grote # 62521
Peterson # M416
Bargman # 40-06-003
Sonically Sealed, Waterproof Trailer Light
The waterproof construction of this light makes it ideal for use on trailers that may be submerged, like a boat trailer. The housing and lens are sonically sealed together to create a single unit, which means that water will not get into the light and damage the diodes or circuit board.
BU70CB Optronics Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - Incandescent - Oval - Clear Lens
Alternate part number: BU-70CB
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
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- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Optronics Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - Incandescent - Oval - Clear Lens - BU70CB
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (197 Customer Reviews)
6-1/2" x 2-1/4" Oval. Waterproof incandescent light provides backup light function for trucks or trailers. Shock proof socket protects bulb. Recessed mount with grommet (sold separately). Accepts standard 2-prong plug.by: Thomas07/06/2023
The light has no apparent mounting method. No screw or bolt holes. Can’t drill mounting holes without removing the lens, which appears to be unremovable.Makes sense, it’s watertight. No instructions at all.
My previous purchases at strainer have always been satisfactory, at the very least. I’ll have to return this one.
by: Larry 04/19/2023
Fit well. On the boat trailer. Sealed well. I would purchase again
Larry
4/20/2024
Works well. Sealed well. Boat trailer.
by: Michael04/07/2024
Needed taillights ASAP could not find them anywhere but then luckily found them on etrailer, shipped and had in 3 days good job
by: Tony C06/21/2017
Great to find replacement lighting for 16yr old trailer. Simple installation, very good pricing. It works!!! Overall easy to find, order & install.
Tony C.
6/22/2018
It still works and fits like the original. I now keep a spare. I have used etrailer for several trailertowing parts now and the professional knowledge and service are top-notch!
by: Neil09/06/2023
Buy these they are water resistant. Don’t buy the junk on Amazon! You should use e trailer for all your lighting needs!
by: Kyle Scott02/09/2021
I'm highly impressed with these lights. I had one of the original amber Triton insignia running lights go out on my 2009 bass boat. Upon searching for a replacement I found these white lights could be used also in its place. After putting my order in, the lights arrived a day earlier than projected, came nicely packaged, AND the electrical connections came pre greased with dielectric grease. Very simple plug and play installation. THESE THINGS ARE BRIGHT!
by: Elizabeth 03/25/2024
Arrived quickly and was just what I nee ded.
by: Doug 04/10/2024
Quick ship. Light works. Very satisfied.
by: D07/21/2016
The light fit perfectly on my rear ranch hand bumper, and the package arrived in a timely manner. Quick and easy fix!
by: Tawania03/15/2024
Exactly what I needed with fast shipping! Thanks!
by: Edwin molina08/19/2013
Great service excelent price exact replacement
Product met my expectations product as advertised
from happy custumer
THANKS, ETRAILER AND MATTHEW C
by: Glenn D.03/04/2014
The light fit perfectly! It was exactly like the original that came on the boat trailer which needed to be replaced. Very easy to replace.
by: Howard 08/17/2023
It got here so quickly!! It plugged right in and works just fine. Since I know its all good, I'm going to order another for the other side!
by: Howard 08/23/2023
Arrived sooner than expected, plugged rignt in, and works like a champ. I can acthally see what's behind me when I back up now.
by: BU70CB05/14/2015
clear sealed backup lights were a perfect fit and work great at a great price with free shipping. I will use you guys again.
Jake C.
5/26/2016
Good to go.
by: Gary07/12/2015
I've purchased 4 replacement lights for my boat trailer, shopping on their website was easy, shipping was quick and the products worked great!
Gary
8/5/2016
the lights are still burning bright!
by: George W.04/09/2014
Back up lights are a direct replacement for my trailer lights. Lights are much brighter than the original lights were.
George W.
4/12/2015
Product is working great after a year.
by: Mike G05/26/2015
Product was just as shown & described on the site, great service and prompt delivery, will order from etrailer again, Thanks to everyone involved in getting my order to me
Mike G.
5/25/2016
Great, no problems
by: Gary 08/25/2022
The light has held up and works as should on my boat trailer which is backed into the water several times a week.
by: Peter01/04/2019
Very tight fit for dock lights on motorhome. Had to trim fiberglass to fit. Electrical Connection is exact match.
Peter
1/5/2020
Great very pleased with this item
by: Louis01/14/2013
First of all I want to thank etrailer for being in business, I had looked all around trying to find the backup lights for my trailer. I found etrailer on the web and the rest is history, web site is easy to navigate, good product description, good pricing and items were in stock and shipped the same day I ordered, I got quick responses from etrailer reguarding my order and shipping details, I used regular shipping and received my order 1 week from the day I ordered, I will be telling my friends about etrailer and I will order from etrailer for my next trailer needs in stead of spending my time shopping around.
by: Jerry W.10/03/2014
I recently bought a 2004 horse trailer. Overall, the trailer was in fabulous condition, except for the tail and marker lights which had been faded by overexposure to the sun for ten years. I ordered replacements for all the lights on the trailer and was very pleased with the speed of their arrival and the ease of replacing them. Now my trailer looks like new. Thanks E-trailer.
by: Julian M. 11/22/2016
I'm glad to find this website. One of my backup lights on my Ranchhand bumper went out. I couldn't find a replacement locally, so I began searching the internet. Found etrailer.com and the replacement bulb. Ordered the light and it arrived on time. I have this site bookmarked now and will use it again.
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Jenny N.
7/11/2023
This light is a recessed light that is meant to be installed into a pre-existing hole using a grommet part # a70gb. To wire it in you can use plug part # A45CB or plug part # A49PB. If this is not the type of light that you are looking for then I am happy to look for one that does. Would you be able to send me a picture of the light that you are replacing.