Is the LED Oval Trailer Utility Light Brighter than the Incandescent Oval Trailer Back Up Light

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Thinking of getting this as a utility lamp. Is it brighter than the incandescent equivalent of this side, optronics model BU70CB? I want to mount it in the inside of a rear hatch so when its open this will shine downwards

asked by: Matthew L

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I went out to the warehouse and checked all of our clear oval lights. The Sealed, 6-1/2 inch LED Clear Oval Trailer Utility Light, 10 Diode, item # BUL72CB, whiter light than the light emitted by the incandescent Oval Trailer Back Up Light, item # BU70CB, but the light does not illuminate as large an area as well. The advantages of the LED light is that it does not draw near as much amperage as the incandescent light, it lasts much longer and it does not produce the heat produced by incandescent lights.

I also checked the 6-1/2 inch Oval, LED Backup Light, Grommet Mount, 20 Diode - Clear, item # BUL22CB and the Sealed, 6-1/2 inch Oval LED Trailer Back Up Light, Flush Mount, 36 Diode - Clear, item # BUL52CB, and the light emitted from both of these seems to be as bright as the incandescent model, so one of these may be the best choice for your application.

To mount any of the Clear Oval Trailer Utility Lights you will need a Grommet, item # A70GB, and a 2-Wire Pigtail for Trailer Back Up Lights, item # A45CB, for wiring.

If you do not have a double wall mounting area to install the light or do not want to cut a hole for installation, you may also need the Trailer Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Lights, Steel - Black Powder Coat, item # BK70BB.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

If we are strictly speaking candela then the brightest oval 6-1/2" utility light we offer is the Optronics LED Trailer Utility Light part #BUL72CB which is rated at 123. If you can use a backup light then we offer the Optronics LED Backup…

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Answer 2

The correct grommet for the Optronics Trailer Tail Light #ST70RB you referenced is the PVC Grommet for 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Tail Lights #a70gb. It's a direct replacement for Wesbar #226088 Truck Lite #60700 Grote #92420 Peterson…

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Answer 3

Like the Custer Rubber Grommet #G65G, all the oval grommets we currently carry will be designed to fit a 6-1/2" light, like the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light #STL72RB. However, we do have the Replacement Lenses and Housings #27-9904,…

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Answer 4

Both the #BUL10CB and the #BUL72CB are 10 diode lamps, and therefore neither lamp would really be brighter than the other. The main difference between the two is how the light is focused. Because the #BUL10CB lamp is DOT compliant as a back-up…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures…

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Answer 7

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 10

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 11

Yes, because it is a 3-wire light, you can wire the Red Identification Light Bar with White LED Utility Light #OPT88FR to function as rear marker and reverse lights.

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Answer 12

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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