Optronics 3-Light Trailer Identification Light Bar Installation Video

Your 10k trailer with dual axles is going to have two 5k rated axles (most likely). The only double eye spring we have that would match that capacity is the part #e28SR but it would be about an inch too short as it measures 25-1/4 inches. You should…

Yes, the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part #e28SR that you see in the photos on the product page will be the exact same as the leaf spring you receive in the mail. This leaf spring is rated at 2,500 lbs and measures 25-1/4" from the center of the…

There is no set angle, but you want to leave enough room for the suspension to articulate. By looking at the photo, you will indeed need to move the rear hanger back a bit. The shackle strap be much closer to vertical, as shown in the diagram…

To determine the width of your trailer for lighting purposes, the width is measured at the widest point of the trailer. It is the responsibility of the trailer owner to determine the width of their trailer, and to ensure that it lit according to…

I attached a picture that shows what type of lighting requirements are needed for a trailer over 80 inches in width as well as a link down below that covers this as well.

When you test the 4-Way on the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness, part #56016, at the rear of your vehicle, it should show now power on all 3 pins with the lights off. If you have the vehicle head lights on, you should have around 12 volts at the brown…

The lights will need to be replaced, we have some great options for this. The Optronics LED Combination Trailer Tail Lights part #TLL160RK looks to be a great match for your existing taillights and the Custer Trailer LED Clearance Identification…

We have the Optronics Incandescent #MC65RB and Optronics Thinline LED #MCL75RB that use a red lens. The Optronics Incandescent #MC65AB and Optronics ThinLine LED #MCL75AB have an amber lens. A Optronics ThinLine LED #UCL65CB uses a clear lens with…

I attached a help article that details all of the various taillight requirements for trailers based on their dimensions. A good kit to start with would be the part #TL16RK, for an ID bar part #MCL84RB and then for red ID lights for the rear part of…

For a typical trailer wiring you will have a brown and green wire for the right-hand side of the trailer and brown and yellow wire for the left side. If this is a new wiring installation and you are installing wiring like part #A35W42B, the brown…

I would recommend to use the treated torx screws for ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) treated wood for better corrosion and rust resistance. The treated torx screws like the Redline 2-1/2 Inch Long Torx Trailer Screw for ACQ Treated Wood, part…

Using a 60/40 ratio is a great place to start when deciding where to place your axle, placing 60 percent of the weight in front of the axle. However, there are a couple other factors that come into play. I have attached a photo that outlines that…