Wire Gauge for Install of Optronics Thinline Trailer Taillight # STL64RB

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Question:

What gauge wire is best for connecting 2 thinlines to the existing tail lights on a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 315 RLTS Travel Trailer

asked by: JOHN B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The wiring of the Thinline trailer light # STL64RB is a 16 gauge so sticking with that would be a good idea I'd say. We offer 16 gauge wire by the foot with part # 16-1-1 as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Since you are keeping your current taillights on your Grand Design 303RLS I recommend the ThinLine LED Trailer Tail Light #STL64RCB over the #STL64RB as they have a clear lens. When you use these during the day there will be a more pronounced…

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Answer 2

Picking between the ThinLine LED trailer taillight part #STL64RCB which is clear and the #STL64RB which is red really comes down to which you like the look of better. If you like the look of the clear lens then go with it, I would probably go with…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yes, a 4.80-12 trailer tire uses a 12 inch diameter wheel that is 4 inches wide. The 4.80 spec is the width of the tire. I have attached a link to all of our 12 inch x 4 inch trailer wheels for you to check out. They come with either a 4 on 4 inch…

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Answer 5

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 6

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Answer 7

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 8

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 9

I have a solution that may work for you, but we do not currently have any 3" diameter submersible reverse lights. Have a look at the Optronics Backup Light #BU45CB which is a 4-1/4" diameter light that can be mounted to your trailer using…

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Answer 10

Typically 4-way wiring consists of 18 and 16 gauge wires. For a 4-way that has all 16 gauge wire you would want the Wesbar 4-Pole Flat Connector #W787264. The part #HM38138 uses 18 gauge for all wires but the white that uses 16 gauge.

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Answer 11

It's a wire color difference but not a function difference on the pins of the 7-way. The difference comes from the fact that the two different styles are representative of two different areas that uses trailers. Traditional is usually seen on…

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Answer 12

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