LED Trailer Clearance Light Recommendation to Replace Peterson PM-130

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I am looking for a replacement light for a Peterson PM-130 amber and red clearance lights. I am wanting a LED light. The current lights I have only have a black wire there is no visible grounding wire. Do you have something that would work for this?

asked by: Candy W

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Expert Reply:

Our best option for LED lights to replace your Peterson 130 style lights is the Rectangular LED Trailer Clearance Light, # MCL76AB for amber and # MCL76RB for red. These lights measure 5-13/16 inches long, 2 inches wide, 1-3/16 inches deep, and mounts on 4-13/16 inch centers.

As for the ground wire, you will just need to run the ground wire on the light to a clean metal surface. Your current lights are designed to ground through the mounting hardware whereas these are not.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Answer 1

Our best option for LED lights to replace your Peterson 130 style lights is the Rectangular LED Trailer Clearance Light, #MCL76AB for amber and #MCL76RB for red. These lights measure 5-13/16 inches long, 2 inches wide, 1-3/16 inches deep, and…

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Answer 2

It sounds like your issue is definitely coming from a grounding issue. I would start by getting those wires cleaned up and re attached. I would suspect that there is part of that ground coming in contact with the running light circuit causing it to…

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A single spare tire mounted in your trailer will not have too much effect on tongue weight but if your application means installing multiple E-Track spare tire holders #RA-16HST then you will want to try to distribute the load evenly if possible.…

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I will be happy to help you find the right LED replacement lights for your horse trailer. Based on the information you have provided the amber LED replacement is #MCL76AB. The red version is #MCL76RB. Another option is to use Peterson lights #M353A…

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Yes, it's very typical to just use the mounting screws for a trailer light, like the Optronics #MCL76RB, to connect the ground wire to the frame of the trailer. You'll just want to ensure that the screw hole in the frame…

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There is a picture on the product page for light #MCL76RB showing the back of it. If you click on it, it will take the place of the main image. Then you can move the cursor over it to zoom in. I have included that picture here. But the one here…

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If the paint is thick it could prevent proper grounding but typically you don't have to sand off down to bare metal. If the trailer is aluminum framed then that would be an issue and would require running a jumper wire back to the main ground…

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First, do a visual inspection. You should make sure that the front of the magnet is not worn to the point where the interior copper windings are visible. Also, check the armature surface (inside rear of brake drum where magnet rides) is free of…

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Answer 10

If the surface on the inside of the drum where the shoe pads make contact isn't smooth then a brake shop may be able to turn the drums. If that surface or the surface where the magnet makes contact (called the armature surface) is discolored…

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Answer 11

Most brakes also require a (break-in) period. Dexter says to get up to about 20-30 mph and use the manual override several times. They may also feel weak breaking because it is recommended to let the brakes (seat) into the hub for the first 200…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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