Recommended Exterior Trailer Lighting for Food Trailer
Updated 10/11/2016 | Published 10/10/2016 >
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I have a food trailer that I am looking to light up at night. What lights would be suitable for lighting up the exterior walls of the trailer?
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
There are certain requirements for lighting when towing, so you will have to run your lights in a way that doesn't interfere with the state laws. I'd recommend running your lights off a separate plug or battery to make that easy.
To add to the functionality and/or look of your food trailer, any exterior light for RV or Trailers will work. I can give you a couple of options/styles to consider.
I like LED lights because they are bright, require no maintenance, and draw less power. I think the Ultra-Thin-Line LED Utility Light Bar, # BUL69CB, is a really nice option that will make sure customers aren't bumping into each other. It covers 15 inches length with a slim design.
I also like the LED Rectangular interior/exterior Light from Optronics, # ILL22CB. This little light can really brighten things up.
Another option I personally like isn't an LED, but is a halogen flood light that puts out 55-watts. This light has a clamping mounting bracket which makes the light adjustable up and down or if mounted vertically, left to right. This is called the Bully Bumper Mount Backup Light-Clamp On # PL-807.

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Optronics Thinline LED Utility Light Bar - Submersible - 11 Diodes - Clear Lens - 15" Long
- Trailer Lights
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- 15L x 1-3/8W Inch
- White
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