Expert Answers about Boat Lights

• Is Optronics LED Clearance Light Submersible for Use on a Boat Trailer
• Yes, the LED Clearance Light # MCL35A32G is submersible. I verified with Optronics.
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• Are Chrome Trim Rings and Foam Gaskets Reqired for Replacement Side Marker Lights for Boat Trailer
• The polished chrome ring, # A13C2B, is not required for mounting the sealed mini side marker lights, # MCL13A2B and # MCL13R2B. This is decorative trim ring only. The foam gasket, # A13G2B, would be used if these lights are mounted on the outside of an enclosed trailer, to keep out water and road grime. The foam gasket also provides some cushioning that may increase the life of the side marker lights. For your boat trailer the foam gasket would not be required but might be a good idea...
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• Lighting Requirements for Boat Trailers for Updating to Submersible LED Lights
• For boat trailers we recommend using submersible type lights which have a drain hole to allow water to exit the fixture. We also recommend always disconnecting the trailer connector before backing the boat into the water, even if you have submersible lights. On the linked page you can view all submersible LED type grommet-mount lights that we offer. Usually a combination stop/turn/tail light like # STL111RB is employed. I also included a link to a helpful article on the lighting requirements...
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• Charge Line Kit and Wiring Harness To Give Lights To A Boat Trailer Being Triple Towed
• It sounds like you're wanting to tow your 2017 Ford F-150 and boat behind your motorhome. This is known as triple towing and while it is not illegal to do, it is illegal in most states, it can be dangerous, and it is important that you verify your state and local laws to ensure you're in compliance. With that being said, all you'd need to do is install the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56009 to with your Ford's factory wiring harness. This will provide your...
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• Installing A 4-Pole Trailer Harness On The Rear Of A 5th Wheel For Hauling A Boat
• To install a 4-pole connector at the rear of your 5th wheel, the easiest option would be to tap a 4 pole vehicle end harness like # 18002 into the taillight circuits of the fifth wheel. In most states towing a trailer behind another trailer is illegal in many states, and we do not recommend doing it for safety reasons. You will also need to determine if your 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty's tow package has a sufficient rating to handle the draw of the lights on both the fifth wheel plus the...
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• Replacement Rear Tail Lights For A Z21 Boat Trailer
• Without knowing what brand of light you have and the dimensions of the current light you have on your Z21 boat trailer I would not be able to find you an identical light. I would recommend replacing both taillights. The Optronics LED Combination Trailer Tail Lights # TLL160RK are designed to serve 7 functions on your trailer: Stop, tail, turn, side marker, side reflex, rear clearance, and rear reflex. The lights are submersible. These lights have a durable surface-mount technology construction...
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• Replacing Tail and Clearance Lights on Shoreland’r Boat Trailer with LED Lights
• I do have some options for you, but since I was unable to find anything online that directly referenced the size of the part numbers that you gave me you will need to verify that these are the correct size for your Shoreland’r boat trailer. The Wesbar Wraparound LED Tail Lights, part # 271595 for driver side and part # 271594 for passenger side, measure 6-1/2" - 7" long, 3-3/4" tall, and 3" deep which I believe is close to what you already have. For clearance lights we have the Optronics...
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• Parts Needed to Add Back Up Lights & 7-Way Connector on Boat Trailer
• We can get you set up to add back up lights and a 7-way to your boat trailer, and I'll go over what you'll need. Let's start with the back up lights, and for your boat trailer you'll want submersible lights like you said, the GloLight LED Backup Light for Truck or Trailer - Submersible # BUL111CFPG. This will use a 2-wire (power and ground) pigtail, either the Right Angle 2-Wire Pigtail # A49PB or 2-Wire Pigtail # A45CB. Then for added wire I recommend 16 Gauge # 16-1-1, which is sold...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for 2015 Honda Pilot LX Without Factory 7-Way Trailer Socket
• For your 2015 Honda Pilot without a factory-installed 7-way trailer connector you can use the Tow Ready T-One harness kit # 118265. This kit includes the harnesses and relays required to activate your wiring and provides a 7-way trailer connector. This harness will provide running light, turn and brake light signals to your boat trailer and also carry trailer brake power, 12V power, etc. Harness connection points are located in the Honda Pilot cargo area. You can refer to the linked article...
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• Brackets and Grommets for Boat Trailer Lights
• I've linked to a list of our trailer light mounting grommets and brackets. Which one you choose will depend on the dimensions of your light. For example, the Optronics Mounting Bracket, part # BK70BB, will mount 6-1/2" oval lights and requires a grommet, part # A70GB, to complete installation. It mounts on 6-1/4" centers, so the mounting area needed can play a part, too. I've linked to video reviews of both of these in the off chance that this is what you need. If you tell me your light's...
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• Side Marker/Clearance Light Needed for an EZ Loader Boat Trailer
• We do have a variety of amber lights that you can use for side marker/clearance lights on your trailer. One of the most popular is the Optronics Mini Thin Line Sealed LED Light # AL82AB which measures 2-1/2" x 1" and is submersible. Since we don't have a way to know what you have on your trailer by the VIN if the light I mentioned above doesn't suit your need just let me know what size light you're looking for and I can make an additional recommendation.
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• Solution to Turn 4-Way Plug on 5th Wheel Into 5-Way Plug to Tow Boat Trailer With Electric Lockout
• I have a solution for you, but you're not going to use the signals from the brakes. You'll want to use the reverse light circuit and the Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter # 20036. Boat trailer lockouts are typically tied into the signal from the reverse light, so when the truck gets put in reverse it releases the brakes and allows you to back up. The Tow Ready # 20036 will allow your boat trailer to function in that manner by basically turning your 5th wheel's 4 way plug...
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• Parts Needed to LED Reverse Lamps to Boat Trailer
• If you wanted to mount an oval reverse lamp on the outboard sides of the wooden guide-ons shown in the photo, you could easily do so using the following parts: LED Submersible Back-Up Lamp, part # BUL10CB (DOT certified for Back Up Lamp Function) Mounting bracket, part # BK70BB Grommet, part # A70GB Wire pigtail, part # A49PB If you wanted to mount the lamp on the metal upright, that would be possible as well but you'd need to box off the upright somehow to provide a surface that the...
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• Wiring Harness is Needed to tow a Boat Trailer with Surge Brakes with a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
• You will not need a brake controller to tow a boat trailer with surge brakes. Surge brakes are actuated by an actuating coupler on the trailer, so all you will need is a trailer wiring harness for the lights and an electric lockout, if your actuating coupler has an electric lockout. You can tell if your actuating coupler has an electric lockout by looking at the trailer connector. If you have a 5-pin trailer connector, then you likely have an electric lockout on your coupler. If you have...
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• Submersible Tail Lights and 4-Way Wiring With Full Length Ground Wires For 15' Aluminum Boat Trailer
• You will need the following components as we do not have a kit with a full length ground wire harness. 4-Way Trailer Harness # A25W2GWB Driver Tail Light # STL37RB Passenger Tail Light # STL36RPG License Plate Bracket # LP10SB
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• How Does Part A91BOB Mount To The Trailer and Are The Lights It Holds Submersible
• I have a solution for you, but we don't have any clearance lights that would mount with the white bushing you're referring to. If you went with the # AL191AB and # AL191RB like you mentioned you would need the # A91BOB mounting plates to mount them onto your trailer. These can be secure with a nut/bolt or with a self tapping screw into the trailer frame and you can use the same size screw/bolt as the bushings to make sure it's a secure connection. You will also need the 2 Wire Pigtail #...
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• Best Kayak Trailer for 4 Kayaks
• I recommend using the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with Post Style Carrier for 4 Kayaks # MAL63FR because it allows you to carry all 4 kayaks where the MicroSport Trailer # MPG461GU is setup for 2 kayaks. The XtraLight trailer has a 275-lbs total capacity, so as long as your kayaks don't weigh more than that combined it would be a good choice to carry all your boats. The XtraLight is designed for use with a 2" hitch ball and comes with a 4 way trailer connector. If you need the added...
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• Troubleshooting Why Left Turn Signal Will Not Work On Boat Trailer
• I would first check the bulb of the left tail light and make sure that the socket is not corroded or damaged. You would then have to trace the wire for the fixture looking for any pinched or broken wires. I would also recommended looking for cracked or worn down wires that would allow the copper conductor to come into contact with any metal on your trailer. To make the process easier you could use The Hook Probe Circuit Tester # PTW2993 and start tracing the circuit from the trailer connector,...
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• What is Needed To Add a 5-Way Flat on a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser With a 4-Way?
• The Curt Trailer Connector Adapter # C57187 will provide you with the additional 5th wire for the 5-way your 2001 Landcruiser does not have. This 5th wire will connect to the reverse lights on your Landcruiser so when you drive in reverse it will activate the Reverse Lockout Solenoid # DM11993. This solenoid prevents brake fluid from pushing through the actuator and activating the trailer brakes when you back up. For the play in your receiver this is likely due to a larger tolerance in...
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• Lights Needed for 102" Wide x 25' Long Trailer
• The TecNiq Mini LED Trailer Fender Clearance Light # TN78XR can be used even though this isn't a boat trailer, and these can be installed on the sides of your trailer - you don't have to install these only on the fenders. For a complete light setup you need the following: - Optronics Trailer Light Kit for Trailers over 80" Wide # TL16RK - LED Identification Light Bar for Trailers over 80" Wide # MCL93RB I'm also attaching a link to our helpful article on trailer lights for you to check out.
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