6-1/2 inch Oval LED Clearance Light Recommendation that Surface Mounts

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I need to install lighting at the rear and sides of my 2000 Volvo VNL770 heavy duty truck, as shown in the attached photos. The custom flat bed is wood, painted black, with a 2x10 mounted vertically all around the outside as a sort of banding. This 2x10 is what I need to attach the lights to. I need to install five clearance/marker lights along the back near the top edge three in the center and one at each outside corner. Then I need to install stop/turn/tail lights at the extreme right and left sides on the rear face, just below the markers. On the right and left sides I need to place a marker light near the top rear corner, and also wish to place markers near the front of the bed at each side, though its not technically required due to my overall length. Finally, I need to mount a pair of backup lights at the rear, and possibly relocate the license plate and add lighting for it, to the lower edge at the center of the rear board of the bed. Currently the lighting, as shown, is the original tractor lighting, and is not legal as this is now registered as a private truck in SD. I want to use LED lighting, sealed units, exclusively. My question is what is the height, width, and depth of a recess I would need to rout into the wood to clear the rear portion of the STL111RCFB, in order to surface mount its flange? I think I would first bore a 1 1/2inch to 2inch diameter through-hole to clear the connection that protrudes at the rear of the fixture, and feed the wires through from the opposite side of the wood plank. Finally, do you sell a different line of LED lights that are true surface-mount, meaning they wouldnt require routing a clearance pocket into the wood? It would be far simpler if I only needed to bore a hole for the wires for each light. Regards,

asked by: Peter D

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My recommendation for your application is the Sealed, 6-1/2" Oval LED part # STL78RB. I attached a review video for you to check out as well. Then you can use the Snap-on Reflector Ring for STL78RB Series LED Lights - Red # A78RXB.

This will allow you to use them as clearance lights for the center wiring only that portion and then for stop and turn lights on the sides wiring all the functions of the light.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Just click on the linked page to see all of our LED-type red oval trailer stop/turn/tail lights like #STL22RB from Optronics. This particular light measures 6-1/2- x 2-5/16-inches and uses a mounting grommet #A70GB and bracket #BK70BB. LED lighting…

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Although the Snap-on Reflector Ring, #A78RXB, will not fit the STL178 series lights like the Optronics GLOLight LED Stop/Turn/Tail Light #STL178RFPB, I do have a solution for you. Take a look at the Sealed, 6-1/2" Oval LED Trailer Stop, Turn and…

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Answer 3

The Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail - Submersible - 10 Diode - Oval - Red Lens #STL78RB is a single light. If you want a set, you will need to change the quantity box on the product page when ordering. I've attached a photo of…

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Answer 4

The Snap-on Reflector Ring #A78RXB that you referenced attaches at the top, bottom, left, and right of the mounting flange of the light assembly with clips that slip over the flange when pressed on. To remove the ring you basically would want to grab…

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The GloLight LED Trailer Tail Light #STL178RB will not work with the Snap-on Reflector Ring for STL78RB Series LED Lights #A78RXB as it will not fit the light. If you wanted to use that reflector ring you would need the Optronics LED Trailer Tail…

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I may have a solution for you, however, the Optronics Sealed 6-1/2 Inch LED Trailer Light, #STL70RB, does not contain reflectors. At this time we do not have any 6-1/2 inch oval tail lights that have reflectors in the lens. Instead, I would recommend…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The older generations of the Wesbar submersible low-profile lights came with sealed light bulb capsules that are not replaceable like what you have in the picture you uploaded. Your best option is to replace the lights with new lights like part…

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Answer 9

Trailer axles are designed to have the bow in them that you described. This allows the axle to flatten out when it is loaded and have the proper camber. If you have axles that are rated for considerably more than what the trailer will ever have…

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Answer 10

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If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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