increased backup lights using LED's

**TNT** · 08-03-2012, 06:41 PM

these are 2 ultrabright strips of 21 LED's per strip - about a foot long. The width of that section of fiberglass was perfect for this size. Just wired into the backup light circuit and voila - more lighting behind AND beside the trailer !!

**yes the stock backup light has been removed - I'm modifying that lamp too

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**dclong9009** · 08-03-2012, 09:47 PM

That does look great!!

**transamz9** · 08-04-2012, 07:21 AM

That also is a beautiful color on the bug too!

**BassNemesis** · 08-04-2012, 08:21 PM

Great Idea. They look great!

**Dannyp3** · 08-05-2012, 07:24 AM

Thats how I did my mine, Think about it,, with the reverse light BEHIND the boat do you really see???? With them to the side you can see the curb/ramp lanes and if you use your mirrors to back up this set up is the way to go. I got the Trailer kit in white from Bluewater and they were the perfect length to wrap from behind the rear wheel (single axle) and around and under the brake light.

**BarryMyers** · 08-05-2012, 07:27 AM

great idea the boats that do come with backup lights facing straight back offer no help

**mcherry** · 08-06-2012, 07:30 PM

I need to add some to my boat...Looks good though..

**Fishn_Fatboy** · 08-07-2012, 07:14 PM

Great Idea like gonna have to get some for my trailer

**moreyes** · 08-08-2012, 05:16 PM

Where did you get them at? Bluewater?

**Rick Wilson** · 08-08-2012, 07:01 PM

Great idea

**ep72** · 08-08-2012, 07:30 PM

I do those clear backup installs quite often, they work real good.

**TNT** · 08-08-2012, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by moreyes

Where did you get them at? Bluewater?

no I got them locally

**racefan** · 08-10-2012, 04:24 PM

Temple those look fantastic and maybe just what I need for my trailer.

**Prowler59** · 08-11-2012, 01:46 PM

Thats awesome!

**twitch** · 08-11-2012, 02:51 PM

What about if you don't have back-up lights on the trailer??? could I still use them or would I have to run a wire all the way down the frame and tap into the vehicle for it to work???

**mcherry** · 08-11-2012, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by twitch

What about if you don't have back-up lights on the trailer??? could I still use them or would I have to run a wire all the way down the frame and tap into the vehicle for it to work???

I got the same question...

**TNT** · 08-11-2012, 05:30 PM

yeah you'd have to find a wire that activates with the reverse circuit ..

**Shadow6492** · 08-13-2012, 02:42 PM

Awesome idea! Looking to pickup the leds soon

**Wildcat Dude** · 08-26-2012, 04:37 PM

I pull with my truck which has the 7 pin round, I think use a 7pin round to 5 flat adapter. The center pin on the 7 pin is reverse (white light). Last pin on 5 flat is hot when in reserve (easy to check with little circuit tester). I then ran a wire through my trailer frame and added my white led's to the frame and changed out trailer harness plug to 5 wire and reconnect. all is good see my rebuild to see the lights in action 1993 Nitro 170 TF Repair/Rebuild. If you want detailed instructions go here Trailer Bling of sorts - PontoonStuff.com Pontoon Forum > Get Help With Your Pontoon Project

**Rick Wilson** · 08-27-2012, 10:11 PM

what brand are the lights and are they water proof(had to ask)?

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