Fender and Trailer Light Recommendations for a 7 x 10 foot Utility Trailer

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Does this satisfy the federal requirements for clearance lights for my 7foot X10foot utility or do I also need amber clearance lights further forward on my utility trailer? My planned order to meed the federal guidelines will be: - Single Axle Trailer Fender - 16 Gauge Steel - 13inch to 14inch Wheels # HP69VR - Over 80inch Wide, Square LED Trailer Tail Light, 7-Function, 18 Diode, Right Hand # STL2RB - Over 80inch Wide, Square LED Trailer Tail Light with License Plate Light, 8-Function, 23 Diode, LH # STL3RB - LED Clearance Light Assembly for Trailer Fender - Trailers over 80inch Wide - Driver Side # MCL12ARLB - LED Clearance Light Assembly for Trailer Fender - Trailers over 80inch Wide - Passenger Side # MCL12ARRB - Sealed, Over 80, Ultra Thin Line, LED Identification Light Bar, 2 Wire, 3 Diode - Red # MCL70RB All lights covered here? I will place my order as soon as I hear back. Thank you

asked by: Ed B

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Expert Reply:

After looking at all the lights you referenced you should be good for trailer lights on your 7 by 10 foot utility trailer.

You might check your local DOT though just to be sure as regulations can vary by area.

Single Axle Trailer Fender - 16 Gauge Steel - 13inch to 14inch Wheels # HP69VR
Over 80inch Wide, Square LED Trailer Tail Light, 7-Function, 18 Diode, Right Hand # STL2RB
Over 80inch Wide, Square LED Trailer Tail Light with License Plate Light, 8-Function, 23 Diode, LH # STL3RB
LED Clearance Light Assembly for Trailer Fender - Trailers over 80inch Wide - Driver Side # MCL12ARLB
LED Clearance Light Assembly for Trailer Fender - Trailers over 80inch Wide - Passenger Side # MCL12ARRB
Sealed, Over 80, Ultra Thin Line, LED Identification Light Bar, 2 Wire, 3 Diode - Red # MCL70RB

expert reply by: Jameson C

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