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LED Lights, Wiring and Mounting Brackets for Reverse Lights On a Boat Trailer

Question:

I need 2 complete LED Clear Lens submersible back up lights to place under the rear bumper. Bright white lighting to assist backing up vehicles that often go underwater to launch boats.

asked by: Charlie


Expert Reply:

I would use the Sealed, 6-1/2 inch LED Clear Oval Trailer Utility Light, 10 Diode, item # BUL72CB, along with the Rubber Grommet for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Tail Lights, item # A70GB, and the Trailer Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Lights, Steel - Black Powder Coat, item # BK70BB. These items should work for you and have a specific mounting bracket that is not available for the Thinline Sealed LED Utility Light, item # UCL65CB. Be sure to unplug the trailer connection before entering the water.

You will need to wire the lights to the backup light circuit on the vehicle. If you have a factory installed 7-Way connector then the vehicle connector should have the backup circuit connected to the center pole. If not you can wire the center pole on the 7-Way to the reverse light circuit. I would use the 10 Gauge Blue Primary Wire, item # 10-1-1 and a quick splice, item # 562. Use a circuit tester, item # 3808 to find the reverse circuit behind one of the tail lights.

If you have a 4-Way at the rear of your vehicle then I would use the 5-Flat Vehicle End 72 inch Wiring Harness, item # 20016, and the 5-Flat Trailer End 48 inch Harness, item # 20017, to complete the wiring needed for the reverse light circuit.

expert reply by: Bob G


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10 Gauge Blue Primary Wire - per foot


10 Gauge Blue Primary Wire - per foot

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5-Flat Vehicle End 72" Wiring Harness


5-Flat Vehicle End 72" Wiring Harness

20016

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Trailer Connectors
Vehicle End Connector
6 Foot Long

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Plug and Lead
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5-Flat Trailer End 48" Harness


5-Flat Trailer End 48" Harness

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20017

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Trailer Connectors
Trailer End Connector
4 Foot Long

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Plug and Lead
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Quick Splice Wire Connector - Yellow - 10-12 AWG (Qty 1)


Quick Splice Wire Connector - Yellow - 10-12 AWG (Qty 1)

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562

Retail: $0.33

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Wiring
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12-10 Gauge

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Wire Connectors
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Rubber Grommet for 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Tail Lights


Rubber Grommet for 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Tail Lights

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a70gb

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Trailer Lights
Replacement Parts

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Light Grommets
Oval


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Trailer Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Lights, Steel - Black Powder Coat


Trailer Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2" Oval Trailer Lights, Steel - Black Powder Coat

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BK70BB

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Trailer Lights
Replacement Parts
Black

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Sealed, 6-1/2" LED Clear Oval Trailer Utility Light, 10 Diode


Sealed, 6-1/2" LED Clear Oval Trailer Utility Light, 10 Diode

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BUL72CB

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Utility Lights
Clear
Flush Mount

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Oval
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Thinline Sealed LED Utility Light - Clear - 6 Diode


Thinline Sealed LED Utility Light - Clear - 6 Diode

UCL65CB

Price:  $10.25

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Utility Lights
Clear
Surface Mount

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Rectangle
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