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Nautiduck
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Initially Posted - 06/04/2007 :  14:53:18  Show Profile
Well, as long as I'm changing out the brakes I might as well switch over to LED lights for the trailer. My regular lights don't seem to appreciate getting submerged for long periods of time.

Has anyone done this conversion and have a recommendation for the LED components? Thanks.


We cannot direct the winds but we can adjust our sails.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 06/04/2007 :  15:51:27  Show Profile
I used to have problems with my trailer lights. One day I got to looking at the lights and noticed that the lights have a male/female plug in the wiring harness about 10" up from the lights. Then noticed the lights are fasten to the trailer with wing nuts. Finely the light bulb in the head went on. I now just unplug the lights and spin the wing nuts off and set the lights in the bed of the truck before I launch. Yes its another thing to do, but takes all of about 30 seconds and I haven't had a problem in years.

When I do need to replace them I definitely would go with the LED's.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 06/04/2007 :  16:39:39  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
That's exactly what we do. The PO showed us that part of the process, we just store the lights in our truck box till it's time to get back on the road.

Sorry Randy, no good suggestions, we haven't had the problem yet.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/04/2007 :  16:48:18  Show Profile
OK guys, this is not helpful. I LIKE to buy and install stuff.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 06/04/2007 :  17:10:36  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Hah, Rita calls that "<i>ute te chaim, tai te chaim</i>" which loosely translated from Hainanese is "a penny in, a penny out".

I'm with you, I <i>love </i>to buy new stuff for the boat, fortunately the comptroller is there to keep the brakes firmly on the expenditures.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 06/04/2007 :  18:43:09  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
It hasn't been the lights that have failed on our trailer (2years old), it is the earthing points!!! Now before and after each launch, I spray the earths connections on the two tail lights with WD40 hoping it will help.

Paul
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/04/2007 :  19:52:43  Show Profile
OK, I can see I'll get no help here!

So, let's look at this light removal idea. How do you handle the two side fender lights and the three light bar across the rear of the trailer? Do they disconnect and get removed as well? Only my two stop/directional lights have wing nuts.

Maybe I can use this light removal technique to show the Admiral how frugal I am.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/04/2007 :  20:16:30  Show Profile
Ok, I'll help. I'm getting this set, which is on sale as we type.

http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.catalog&categoryID=282

OPTRONICS LED Trailer Light Kit #TLL-16RK
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atgep
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Response Posted - 06/04/2007 :  21:06:52  Show Profile
If earthing is a problem, run a dedicated earth line to each light. use solderless splices, put a dab of silicone and then heat shrink it. It should last for years.
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