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Review of Peterson Steel Armored Red Clearance and Side Marker Trailer Light

Review of Peterson Red Flush Mount Clearance Light with Chrome Plating

Review of a Peterson Piranha LED Small Trailer Clearance Light

Review of Peterson Piranha LED Trailer Clearance Trailer Light

Review of a Peterson Amber Mini Clearance Light

Review of Peterson Trailer Lights 432800

Review of Peterson Oval Flush Mounted Sealed Turn Signal Trailer Light

Review of Peterson Red Rectangular Trailer Clearance Light with Reflector

Review of a Peterson Steel Armored Amber Clearance and Side Marker Light

Review of the Clear Utility Light by Petersons

Review of Peterson Red Mini Clearance Light

Review of a Peterson Amber Rectangular Trailer Clearance Light with Reflector

Review of a Peterson Piranha LED Trailer Clearance Light

Review on Wiring Trailer Lights

Review of Peterson Red Oblong Two Bulb Trailer Clearance Trailer Light

Review of Peterson Trailer Lights PM436B

Review of Peterson Piranha LED 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Light

Review of Peterson Thin-Line Red Identification Trailer Light Bar

Review of Peterson Piranha LED Small Trailer Clearance Trailer Light

Review of Peterson Red Rectangular Trailer Light with Reflector

Review of Peterson Sealed Trailer License Plate Light

Review of Peterson Trailer Lights PM436

Installation of a Peterson Round Trailer Tail Light

Review of a Peterson Amber Flush Mount Clearance Light with Chrome Plating

Demonstration of a Trailer Wiring and Light Replacement

Review of a Peterson Amber Rectangular Trailer Light with Reflector

Expert Answers about Peterson

What Side Marker Replacement Lens Fits the Peterson Square Trailer Tail Light # 432400
I spoke with my contact at Peterson and the correct replacement lens for the Peterson Square Tail Light is the Peterson Replacement Side Marker # 55-15R. In the manufacturing process, when the lights are being assembled, the side lights are snapped in via machinery, however, when they need to be replaced, they do need to be screwed into place. There are actual entry points for the screws under the lens that you will see when you pop it out. Peterson does not make a snap-in replacement lens f
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Troubleshooting Right Blinker Not Functioning on a Trailer
The first thing I would do is check the ground on the right tail light assembly. The ground may not be strong enough to carry the amperage.You will want to make sure the ground is attached to a clean metal surface or if the assembly grounds through the mounting hardware you will want to make sure that surface is a clean metal surface too. If that checks out next you will need use a circuit tester like our part # 3808 and test the right turn signal circuit on the trailer connector on your vehi
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How Do the Lights of the Peterson Trailer Tail Light Kit # 432800 Attach to Wires
The tail lights are wired by stripping the green, green/brown, yellow and yellow/brown wires and inserting the wires into the rear of the lamp. The marker lamps each have one power wire that needs to be tapped into the tail light wire on that side of the trailer. I attached an installation video of a similar light kit that uses the same style wiring for you to check out. If the lamp is not bolted to a metal portion of the trailer frame a jumper wire will be needed to complete the ground.
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Troubleshooting Left Turn Signal on Wells Cargo Trailer Towed by Dodge Durango
I would begin by troubleshooting the trailer connector on your Durango. Have a helper activate the left turn signal, and use a circuit tester like part # 40376 on the connector pin that powers the left turn. If you have a 4-pole trailer connector, it is the pin fed by the yellow wire. If you have a 7-way connector, check the pin in the 9:00 position. With the turn signal active, the trailer connector pin should light up and blink along with the turn signal. This pin should also light up the test
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How Big of a Hole Should be Drilled so that Wires and Socket of the Petersen Clearance Will Clear
I went out into our warehouse and pulled a Peterson Amber Flush Mount Clearance Light # 424800 to measure how big of a hole you would need to drill for the wires and socket to fit through the trailer wall and found that it would need to be larger in diameter than 1.1 inches. The rubber socket on the socket makes it just a little larger than 1 inch. If it were me I would go with a 1-1/4 inch hole.
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Availability of Clip Mounted Replacement Side Marker Lens for Peterson # PM444 Lamp
The only Peterson replacement side marker lens we offer for the square lamp is part # 56-15R, which mounts with screws. Do you have a model number for the lamp? You should be able to find the model number somewhere on the lamp housing. We offer an Optronics replacement lamp, part # ST4RB for the passenger side or # ST5RB for the drivers side that is very similar to the Peterson lamps you have. The cost of the lamp itself is just a few dollars more than the lens, you might be better off sim
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Clear Lens and Light that Fits Peterson Chrome Base Bracket for Small LED Trailer Clearance Lights
While we do have numerous clear lights you could use, see link, there is no clear light that fits in the Chrome Base Bracket, # B168-10. The closest would be # UCL13C2B. I have linked a video for you to view. It can be placed in chrome bracket # A13C2B and you can use foam gasket # A13G2B.
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Can a Trailer Clearance Light be Used as a Motorcycle Tail Light
The issue is that trailers have a separate circuit that just does running lights which is what this clearance light, # 425800, would tie into. It only has that one function so it only has the 1 wire. A motorcycle generally has a bulb that will function as a brake light and as running lights with the turn signals being separate. You could potentially attach the one power wire on the light to both circuits on the motorcycle however the bulbs only have one function so they would not get brighte
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Wire Gauge Used on Peterson Trailer Tail Light Kit Part # 432800
According to our friends at Peterson Manufacturing, all the wires in the harnesses for the trailer wiring kit # 432800 are 16 gauge except for the ground wires, which are 14 gauge.
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What is the Diameter of Replacement Trailer Tail Light Lens # 415-15R
I went out to the warehouse and pulled replacement lens # 415-15R. The lens is 4-1/4 inches in diameter. I have included a picture showing this dimension.
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Wiring the Peterson Trailer Tail Light Kit # 432800
I do not have any specific instructions, but if you look at our Wiring FAQ article and the videos I will link you to, you can see all the information you will need to use that trailer wiring kit. In a nutshell, the yellow wire feeds the brake and turn signal lead on the drivers side. The green wire feeds the brake and turn signal on the passenger side. The white ground wire is grounded to the trailer frame. The green/brown wire feeds the running light on the passenger side, while the yellow/
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No Brake Lights on Inner Harbor Trailer Towed by Harley-Davidson Road King
I would recommend using a circuit tester like part # 40376 on the green and yellow wires exiting the converter, to see if you get voltage on them when the brake pedal is applied. You stated that you are getting voltage on the brake wire on the input side of the converter. If you get no voltage on the output side, the converter is blown and will need to be replaced. The most common cause of the converter being blown is a short in the trailer wiring. You would need to trace each circuit back f
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Right Side Trailer Lights Do Not Work, Grounds are Clean
There are a few things you can check. First, disconnect the trailer and use a circuit tester like # 3808 if needed to test the trailer connector just to make sure everything is working fine. If the left side lights are working, chances are the problem is not on the vehicle. But if you do find an issue on the vehicle side then it could be a relay or fuse (consult owners manual for locations) or a bad ground in the wiring harness. On a lot of trailers, there is a jumper wire from one side of
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Does Replacement Lens for Peterson Tail Lights # 440-15R Come with a Seal
The replacement tail light lens # 440-15R does not come with a seal. You would either need to retain the old one or you could make your own using some thin foam. Another option, which would be more permanent, is to use gasket maker like # LT37464.
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Right Turn Signal and Brake Lights Not Working on Trailer Towed by a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
It sounds like you have done a good amount of testing. Based on what you have said I would check the fuses and/or relays that are related to the trailer wiring on the truck. Use the legend on the lid of the power distribution box to find the locations. Make sure that the trailer is not also having problems by connecting it to another vehicle to determine if the lighting functions work. If they do not, it could be a bad ground connection or a short. Make sure the trailer and vehicle side conn
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Right Tail Lights on Trailer and Vehicle Stay Solid When Right Turn Signal is On
It sounds like you have a short somewhere on your trailer. I would recommend finding which wire is your right turn and brake wire at your trailer connector using a circuit tester like part # 3808 and follow that wire back to the tail light. My guess is that you will find a pinched, frayed or damaged section somewhere on that wire. You should also check all connections to make sure they are making good contact. It also would not be a bad idea to check the ground connections to ensure they are
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How to Wire the Peterson Round Trailer Tail Light, # 431800 Using a 7-Way Connector
The Peterson Round Trailer Tail Light, part # 431800, is a three function light and has two wires coming out of the back of the assembly. The brown wire is for running lights and the red wire is for turn signal and brake lights. The light grounds to the trailer by the mounting studs which must be attached to a clean metal surface on the trailer frame. A 7-Way also has combined brake and turn signal circuits and a single running light circuit. On the trailer side connector, on the back where t
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What is the Center to Center Mounting Hole Measurement for Peterson Clearance Light LED 168A
There is a diagram on the page, below the bullet points for the Peterson light, # 168A, that shows the center to center hole measurement is 1-15/16 inches. I made a picture for you as well. You may also need a base, # B168-18 or # B168-10.
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Availability of an LED Clearance Light Measuring 4 Inches by 2-3/8 Inches
The closest match we have to an LED version of # 423600 is going to be # MCL45AB. It measures 4-1/16 inches across and 2-1/8 inches top to bottom. This makes it 1/16 inch longer and 1/4 inch shorter than the light you referenced. I have included a link to a video review of this light for you.
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Can the Lights on an 83 Inch Wide Trailer Be Considered as Reflectors
The side marker or clearance lights on your trailer can be considered as reflectors as long as the light has a lens that is reflectorized, which means a separate reflector is not needed to be DOT compliant. If the lights are on your trailer are not reflectorized, you will need to use separate reflectors or replace your existing lights with ones that are rated as a reflector also. If you look through our selection of clearance and side marker lights you will see ones that specify, with reflec
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Availability of Replacement Side Marker Lens For Trailer Light PM440
You might look at Optronics Replacement Side Marker Lens, part # A2RB. This side marker lens is the same length and width as the Peterson Replacement Lens, part # 55-15R, you have referenced, but is 1-1/2 inches tall. The # A2RB lens will fit on a trailer light like the Optronics Square Trailer Tail Light, part # ST2RB.
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Can the Peterson Round Utility Light # 507-12 be Used in an Exterior Application
The Peterson round utility light, part # 507-12 is suitable for interior or exterior applications. The lamp receives its ground connection via its mounting hardware, so if the lamp is not mounted to a metal surface that is in direct contact with the trailer frame, a jumper wire will need to be ran from the mounting stud to the trailer frame.
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What is the Difference Between the Right and Left Hand Versions of Peterson Round Trailer Lights
The difference between the Peterson Round Trailer Tail Light Right Hand # 431800 and the Peterson Round Trailer Tail Light Left Hand # 432000 is that the left side # 432000 comes with a license plate bracket and has a light to illuminate the plate. You could mount part # 432000 and 431800 on either side of the trailer, but then the license plate of your trailer may not be illuminated. You will want to check your local laws to make sure that you can mount the license plate of your trailer on e
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Peterson Piranha LED Small Trailer Clearance Light # 168R Recommendation for a 2001 Dodge Truck
On this Peterson Piranha LED Small Trailer Clearance Light # 168A that you referenced there are two wires for this unit. The yellow wire will be the power wire, whereas the white wire will be the ground wire. In order for this light to illuminate it will need power and a ground to complete the circuit. If you attach power to both of the wires it will not illuminate. You will want to find the rear tail light circuit and tap into that circuit using a Circuit Tester Kit # 40376 to first find the co
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Troubleshooting Dim Peterson Round Trailer Tail Light # 431800
Determining the cause of your dim lamps will be a process of elimination. I would recommend using a multimeter like part # BTMT15 on the circuits feeding the lamps on your trailer. You should be reading close to 12-volts at each lamp. If you are not, you will need to do some troubleshooting. Test the pins on the trailer connector on your vehicle, you should be getting close to 12-volts at each pin as its function is activated. If you see a dramatic difference in voltage between the vehicle
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Troubleshooting a Right Turn/Brake Signal on a Pop-Up Camper Trailer
It sounds like the problem is in the way the your right turn/brake light is grounded. You said that there is power to the fixture which would mean that either the fixture/bulb is faulty or the ground is bad. Try finding a grounding point that is closer to the fixture and attach it there. Any paint-free metal surface that is clean should work well, you might try taking some sandpaper to the area to really clean it up and allow for the best possible contact. It sounds like you already tried
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Troubleshooting Dim Trailer Lamps
Determining the cause of your dim lamps will be a process of elimination. I would recommend using a multimeter like part # BTMT15 on the circuits feeding the lamps on your trailer. You should be reading close to 12-volts at each lamp. If you are not, you will need to do some troubleshooting. Test the pins on the trailer connector on your vehicle, you should be getting close to 12-volts at each pin as its function is activated. If you see a dramatic difference in voltage between the vehicl
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How To Wire the Peterson Round Trailer Tail Light # 431800 to a 4-Way Trailer Connector
A 4-Way flat connector has the white wire for ground, brown wire for running lights, yellow wire for left turn and brake, and green wire for right turn and brake. The Peterson Round Trailer Tail Light, part # 431800, is a three function light and has two wires coming out of the rear. The brown wire is for running lights and the red wire is for turn signal and brake. The light is grounded to the trailer by the mounting studs on the light. The lights have to be mounted to the metal trailer fram
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Is there a Trailer Tail Light that Matches Peterson Back Up Light # 411SC
We do not have an exact match for a red round tail light like the Peterson Back Up Light, # 411SC, that you have referenced that is a flange mount. The closest flange mounted lights are going to be the Peterson round tail lights # 431800 and # 432000. For a flush mounted light, you could use # 429800 which may be more what you are looking for. We also have the Optronics brand flange mounts # STL42RB or # ST47RB. They use wiring harness # A45PB.
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LED Trailer Clearance Lights are Dim on One Side of Trailer
I would recommend checking the running light circuit on your trailer. Specifically, check out the point where the circuit splits to run down each side of the trailer. I would be willing to bet that the 'leg' of the connection that runs down the side of the trailer where the lights are having issues is not completely secure. I would also recommend checking the ground connection point on the trailer. This is usually found on the trailer tongue. Make sure that this connection is securely made t
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