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CE Smith Trailer License Plate Bracket - Tail Light Mount - Aluminum Tread Plate
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CE Smith Trailer License Plate Bracket - Tail Light Mount - Aluminum Tread Plate

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Hang your trailer's license plate with this sturdy, rustproof aluminum bracket. It mounts between the existing bracket on your trailer and your tail light using the light's 2 mounting studs. Aluminum tread plate adds rugged style. 1-800-940-8924 to order CE Smith accessories and parts part number CE26053A or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CE Smith products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for CE Smith Trailer License Plate Bracket - Tail Light Mount - Aluminum Tread Plate. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Hang your trailer's license plate with this sturdy, rustproof aluminum bracket. It mounts between the existing bracket on your trailer and your tail light using the light's 2 mounting studs. Aluminum tread plate adds rugged style.


Features:

  • Mounting bracket lets you attach a license plate between your trailer and tail light
  • Rustproof, corrosion-resistant aluminum construction
    • Great for saltwater use
    • Lightweight yet strong and durable
  • Diamond tread plate adds rugged style to your trailer
  • Slotted mounting holes let you attach shorter or longer license plates
  • Easy, no-drill installation
    • Mounts between the tail light mounting bracket and the driver's-side tail light
    • Slips over mounting studs on tail light - no hardware required


Specs:

  • Dimensions: 9-1/4" long x 4-7/8" tall
  • Tail light mounting hole dimensions: 7/16" long x 1/4" wide
    • Distance between mounting holes: 1-1/2"
  • License plate mounting slot dimensions: 2-1/3" long x 9/32" wide
    • Distance between mounting slots: 4"
  • Plate thickness: 5/64"


Display your trailer's license plate with strength and style with this handsome aluminum tread bracket. It lets you position your plate just below your tail light where it can easily be seen.


Mounting slots on CE Smith license plate bracket

Slotted mounting holes let you attach a license plate of almost any size.


No-Drill Installation

CE Smith license plate bracket installs using the tail light mounting studs.

This license plate bracket is easy to install, and it requires no additional hardware or drilling. Simply mount it between your trailer's existing tail light bracket and the driver's-side tail light. Just remove your tail light, slip the license plate bracket on over the light's mounting studs, and reattach the light to your trailer's tail light bracket. Pre-drilled holes match most stud-mounted brake lights for a hassle-free fit. Use the slot between the mounting holes to feed the tail light's wiring harness through.


Rustproof Aluminum Construction

Shining aluminum tread gives your trailer a rugged look while resisting rust and corrosion. Aluminum is lightweight yet durable, making it suitable for heavy-duty, outdoor, and saltwater applications.


CE Smith license plate bracket installed with matching CE Smith tail light bracket

Add CE Smith's aluminum tread tail light protector (CE26051A - sold separately) for additional style.



26053A C. E. Smith License Plate Holder for Trailers- Diamond Plate






Customer Reviews

CE Smith Trailer License Plate Bracket - Tail Light Mount - Aluminum Tread Plate - CE26053A

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (118 Customer Reviews)

Hang your trailer's license plate with this sturdy, rustproof aluminum bracket. It mounts between the existing bracket on your trailer and your tail light using the light's 2 mounting studs. Aluminum tread plate adds rugged style.

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The Trailer License Plate Bracket is exactly what I hoped for when I placed the order. Solid, well made; fits perfectly. No more license plate dangling precariously from the back of my trailer - lol. Great customer service, great products.

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Thomas

1/30/2018

I think it is a well built, functional piece and Ive been very happy with the product and your services.



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These bushings have entirely to much slop
About
.030 worth
If my original shackles werenโ€™t busted I would have returned this rebuild kit
As for the curved equalizer 1 star as well
Much thinner castings that my โ€œstockโ€ original parts
And the bushing holes are machined crooked and off center

E-trailer doesnโ€™t want comments on their shipping but my orders in the last couple years has been extremely unreliable
I will probably never use this company again



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Much better than the plastic ones this one here wonโ€™t break off if he comes in contact with something and it looks good on the trailer I think Iโ€™m gonna get matching fenders

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Allen.w.

9/13/2021

Good product a hold up very well to the different conditions of dumping the trailer loads of material material



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Very pleased with the product. It was a lot heavier duty than I expected it to be. Was a quick install and I'm not worried about losing my tag at all now. Bought a brand new aluminum trailer and it came with a plastic tag bracket that I wasn't impressed with at all and was afraid it would break at any time.



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I love this tag holder cause it's not plastic like the original one was ??
Plus you don't have to worry about losing tag cause aluminum won't break like plastic will.

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Nathan T.

4/12/2017

Product is working out great. If bracket gets bent you just pull it back in place with hand : So I still love it.



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I look perfect in my utility trailer CE Smith Trailer License Plate Bracket - Tail Light Mount - Aluminum Tread Plate I'm happy thanks



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Expensive for what it is. But it's OK.



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Good quality part.
Easy Install.
Used
for a year so far. No problems.



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This will look nice on my car hauler if I figure out a good place to mount it. Location of trailer's mount area, down low to ground, may preclude using it. I got this in case

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Stephen D.

10/25/2015

I ultimately had to fasten plate to trailer fender. The trailer design had mount location did not leave sufficient ground clearance, especially when loading/unloading for plate. This resulted in deformation of plate, both from ground contact and flying road debris and rocks. This item is best used when there is sufficient clearance for plate. It would look great and dress up any trailer it was attached to.



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Perfect replacement for the standard plastic one that came on my all aluminum trailer .

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Vincent C.

7/27/2018

Glad I replaced it , it not only looks better on my all aluminum trailer , it keeps the tags from waving at traffic



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Was just what I was looking for!



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Great bracket. An upgrade from the plastic one my dad had on the boat trailer he gave me.



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I looked over quite a few license plate brackets. Too many reports of the plastic ones breaking. My left/rear tail light includes a white light to illuminate the license plate so all I needed was a simple bracket. Aluminum so it won't rust, perfect!



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I bought this to replace the plastic bracket that came with my Ultra-Tow aluminum folding trailer. It fits perfectly and matches the light cover too, like it was designed for it.



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I bought a used Featherlite trailer that had no provision for a proper lighted license plate. I'm using this and it looks like it belongs as standard equipment, aluminum trailer and aluminum license plate bracket. Very nice!



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Product is just like pictured on website. I've not yet installed it on trailer due to repainting it. But this product will be a sharp accessory to mount my tag with. Thanks for offering neat products that make upgrades from the ordinary possible. Great website!! Thanks etrailer.com



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The license bracket is very durable and easy to install. The product is exactly as depicted on the website.

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Donald H.

5/31/2020

Flawlessly



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The plastic LP holder on my 2013 19RR, fell off; IN MY DRIVEWAY! What luck! Replaced with this fine, metal bracket. Worked well, near the original location.



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This product is excellent for my needs. Fairly thin and light weight aluminum. It's not heavy duty diamond plate but who cares, my last one was plastic and broke off somewhere. At least this won't break and I can re bend it when I jack it up.



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I received my license plate bracket timely and it is great quality. I will order again from etrailer.



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Durable, corrosion-resistant mount - perfect for trailers subject to physical impact and aggressive off-road and marine environments.

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Ddub

11/2/2019

Perfect!



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Perfect fit for bolt pattern on tail li ght



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Exactly as advertised, good price and worked perfectly for what I was doing.



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I used this plate to mount the license plate ABOVE the trailer lights. I used a stick-on LED for the plate and connected it to the tail wire. I would've rated it higher if it came with stainless screws to mount the plate.



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Very solid and worth the price. I would purchase again if necessary.


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