Can LED and Incandescent Trailer Lights both Be Used at Same Time

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What do I have to do to add led lights to a trailer with incandescent lights. I will have both on trailer.

asked by: Albert K

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A trailer can very easily have incandescent and LED lights at the same time. There is no issue mixing the two styles of lights.

If you added the trailer lighting kit part # TLL9RK that you referenced to your trailer you'd have no problems at all. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If where you plan to mount the clearance lights is metal that touches the trailer frame then a 1 wire clearance light would work just fine. The difference between the 1 wire and 2 wire lights is that the 1 wire lights ground through their mounting…

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Many times the issue with a dim light on one side or the other is caused by a poor ground connection. You will want to inspect all of the ground locations as well as the ground wires coming from each light. Check for loose connections or pinched or…

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The first thing that I would recommend checking are the ground connections for the trailer side connector and the lights. Poor ground connections are the most common culprit of trailer wiring issues. The lights will have either a ground wire or they…

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I checked with my Optronics representative, who tells me that the 25 foot long wiring harness included with the #TLL9RK Standard Trailer Light Kit is constructed of 20 gauge wire.

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The first thing I recommend doing is to check that the ground wire for the lights is securely attached to a clean metal surface on the trailer frame. A loose ground wire will keep the lights from working. If the ground attached to the trailer does…

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Which grounds did you check? There are at least 4 ground connections that you need to make sure are working. One at each of the lights, the ground wire that goes from the trailer frame to the trailer connector, and the ground that goes from the…

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The Optronics stud-mounted LED Trailer Light Kit, part #TLL9RK, features left- and right-hand LED light assemblies that are DOT-approved and waterproof, and includes a 25-foot wiring harness, mounting hardware and connectors, and a license plate…

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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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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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

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 like…

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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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