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  1. 02-02-2018, 07:46 AM #1
    JamesfromID
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    Trailer backup lights

    Whats everyone using for backup trailer lights? Has anyone tried mounting 4" led light bars?
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    #2 02-02-2018, 07:48 AM
    I put these on my trailer last season.
    They have been great, no issues.

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    #3 02-02-2018, 08:38 AM
    Here is a thread I started regarding backup lights I installed on my trailer. Very easy install and they're still soild and as bright as the day I bought them.


    Here's the thread number: 833594
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    #4 02-04-2018, 07:52 AM
    NJBass12 If you don't mind, where did you get them?
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    #5 02-04-2018, 07:53 AM
    Where did you get them please



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    #6 02-04-2018, 09:59 AM
    Take a look at these lights.

    https://www.amazon.com/KAWELL-Light-...roof+led+light
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    #7 02-04-2018, 10:22 AM
    I installed these on my RT188 trailer. They work OK but I wish they were brighter. These are 18 watt, my suggestion is to look for something with higher wattage.

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    #8 02-04-2018, 12:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jimpantera2 View Post
    NJBass12 If you don't mind, where did you get them?
    I got them off e-bay. Amazon has them too.
    They work great, you can adjust the angle of the light.
    They give off plenty of light. I used them all season with no issues.
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    #9 02-04-2018, 01:42 PM
    Would you happen to have the Brand name-Thanks
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    #10 02-04-2018, 02:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by fishing addiction View Post
    Would you happen to have the Brand name-Thanks
    These are the ones that I have, they are under $15 on ebay.

    2x 6Inch 18W LED Work Light Bar Flood Offroad Driving Fog ATV SUV UTV 4WD Marine.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-6Inch-18W-LED-Work-Light-Bar-Flood-Offroad-Driving-Fog-ATV-SUV-UTV-4WD-Marine-/272993082071
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    #11 02-04-2018, 02:09 PM
    Thank you!!
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    #12 12-12-2018, 08:05 PM
    How were they mounted?



    QUOTE=NJBass12;9070225]These are the ones that I have, they are under $15 on ebay.

    2x 6Inch 18W LED Work Light Bar Flood Offroad Driving Fog ATV SUV UTV 4WD Marine.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-6Inch-18W-LED-Work-Light-Bar-Flood-Offroad-Driving-Fog-ATV-SUV-UTV-4WD-Marine-/272993082071[/QUOTE]
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    #13 02-25-2019, 09:35 PM
    I have a set just like the photo above and mounted them very similarly. Bought cheap off amazon. I got flood and not spot lights. I also added a waterproof switch that I added to the wire and siliconed it to the inside of the trailer in a protected spot so I have to specifically turn them on. They are powered by the blue brake wire for my surge brakes.
    My partner who I drop off on the dock to go get the truck/trailer LOVES them. We often use pitch black boat launches and these things really light up the area behind the trailer nicely.
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    #14 02-25-2019, 10:30 PM
    Curious on how you wired them up. So you tapped into the blue wire for power and added a switch to trailer to turn off & on?
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    #15 02-26-2019, 06:00 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tomoad View Post
    Curious on how you wired them up. So you tapped into the blue wire for power and added a switch to trailer to turn off & on?
    If you have brakes, you don't need a switch.
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    #16 02-26-2019, 01:58 PM
    I don’t have brakes
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    #17 02-26-2019, 08:45 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tomoad View Post
    I don’t have brakes
    Blue is for brakes. You would tap into the brown, and add a switch.
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    #18 02-27-2019, 02:13 PM
    I added a set of these to the back of the truck for loading/unloading at night. They are a bit bright when you are in the boat coming up on the trailer so I added a remote on/off with a dimmer. Now I can turn on from the boat and dim down or turn up as I come in or go out.

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    #19 02-27-2019, 07:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by DougL58 View Post
    I added a set of these to the back of the truck for loading/unloading at night. They are a bit bright when you are in the boat coming up on the trailer so I added a remote on/off with a dimmer. Now I can turn on from the boat and dim down or turn up as I come in or go out.

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    Now that’s fancy
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    #20 02-28-2019, 05:54 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by DougL58 View Post
    I added a set of these to the back of the truck for loading/unloading at night. They are a bit bright when you are in the boat coming up on the trailer so I added a remote on/off with a dimmer. Now I can turn on from the boat and dim down or turn up as I come in or go out.

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    Nice setup!! What brand are those? Same as posted above?
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