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Optronics Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light w/ Reflector - Incandescent - Oval - Amber Lens

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4" x 2-1/16" Oval. Incandescent trailer light serves as a clearance or side marker light when properly mounted. Built-in reflex reflector. Durable ABS housing. Surface mount - hardware not included. 1-Wire design. P2 rated. Great Prices for the best trailer lights from Optronics. Optronics Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light w/ Reflector - Incandescent - Oval - Amber Lens part number MC38AB can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Optronics Trailer Lights - MC38AB

Highlights

  • Bright Amber Visibility: 4" x 2-1/16" oval lens clearly marks trailer sides or corners.
  • Dual Purpose Lighting: Works as a clearance or side marker when properly mounted.
  • Built-In Safety Reflector: Reflex reflector removes need for a separate reflector.
  • Simple, One-Wire Setup: Grounds through mounting hardware for quick install.
  • Durable Construction: ABS plastic housing with snap-on amber lens lasts through use.
  • Road Legal: DOT compliant and P2 rated for proper light spread and visibility.

Features to know about

Simple Replacement for Standard 4" Oval Lights: Direct Fit and Reliable

When you need to replace a worn or broken clearance light, this 4" long x 2-1/16" tall Optronics light drops right into place. It’s an oval, surface-mount design with 3" center-to-center mounting holes that match many factory setups, so you don’t have to drill new holes. It’s a dependable incandescent setup that connects easily with a single wire and grounds through the hardware.

Clear Visibility and Built-In Safety: P2-Rated Beam with Reflex Reflector

Good visibility matters, and this light is built for it. The amber lens holds a built-in reflex reflector, so you don’t need a separate reflector to meet safety requirements. The P2 rating means it produces light at a 45-degree angle to either side of center for a total of 90 degrees of coverage—bright enough to serve as a clearance or side marker light when mounted correctly.

Straightforward Wiring and Maintenance: One-Wire Design and Replaceable Bulb

No complicated wiring here. The single-wire design makes it easy—power through the wire, ground through the mounting hardware. If the bulb ever burns out, just pop off the amber lens and drop in a standard 194 bulb. That’s all it takes to keep your trailer lights shining without hassle.

Durable Build for Everyday Use: Solid ABS Housing and Snap-On Lens

Built with a sturdy ABS plastic base and an amber snap-on lens, this light holds up well against vibration and regular road wear. It’s made for dry environments—perfect for trailers that don’t need submersible lights—and carries DOT compliance for peace of mind on the road. Plus, it comes backed by a 3-year warranty for extra confidence in the long run.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Overall dimensions: 4" long x 2-1/16" tall x 1-3/16" deep
  • Distance between mounting holes (center on center): 3"

Technical diagram of Optronics MC38AB amber oval trailer clearance or side marker light showing dimensions and mounting hole spacing.

Electrical

  • Bulb type: 194
  • Voltage: 12V DC electrical systems
  • Design: 1-Wire (grounds through mounting hardware)

Ratings and Compliance

  • Rating: P2 rated
  • Compliance: DOT compliant

Warranty

  • Warranty: 3-Year warranty

MC38AB Optronics Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light w/ Reflector - Incandescent - Oval - Amber Lens - P2 Rated

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Exactly as described. Quick shipping.
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2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift Travel Trailer
Getting the orders shipped was extremely fast!
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Perfect fit
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Subaru Legacy
Great replacement for legacy installations and a direct replacement for my 1990 trailer.
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These are the the standard clearance lights that work well
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The products I bought form etrailer are superior to what I replaced on my 1988 stock trailer. The clearance lights both red and amber have a good grounding and 12v supply lugs. Solid lugs for positive connections unlike the old two piece units where the ground and positive connection fails between two cheap movable parts.
I'm very happy with the quality and construction of these lights.
I also ordered the 3 diode ID light bar looks good and works good.
On line ordering is fast and easy and delivery was three days to the west coast which is greatly appreciated thank you everyone at etrailer you do a superb job!!
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Mark

7/18/2019

All lights still work as new, good product.

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I just needed a lens but the price of the complete light assembly was just about what the replacement lens was, and not knowing if the lens would fit my base, I bought the whole assembly. Turns out the lens fit tightly on my existing base. The light is well made and I expect it to last as long , or longer, than the original.
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just as advertised, worked right out of the box, easy to connect, no issues.
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I was hoping they would be identical to the ones currently on our trailer but they aren't quite the same (blockier). Also, the original TT clearance lights have 2 wires coming off of the bulb socket and these only have one. They are intended (I assume) to use the screw that holds the base on as a ground connection to the trailer. That wouldn't work on our TT so I added a ground wire myself. I guess I should have seen the single wire in the picture but I missed that...
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I appreciate the professionalism and integrity of the people at etrailer. In a recent order I placed I was delayed in thoroughly checking the contents of my order. I was still well within the 60 days. When I did look through the box I discovered I had not received an item. I'm thankful the company believed me and sent me the parts I had not received. I recommend etrailer and will shop with them again.
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This light fit perfectly "inside" the light I needed to replace.
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Doreen P.

1/19/2018

Have not had any issues with the trailer lights.

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The clearance lights are a perfect matching replacement for the Bargman and Peterson brands that were used on the 80's RV's like my Allegro. The price was so good I decided to replace all 20 clearance lights
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Great product,,Fast shipping,,,Great customer support
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Brian G.

11/11/2017

All products working ,,No problems,,,thx Brian

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Ordered missing/replacement Trailer Clearance side-light. Did not find it locally. Quickly found it on the etrailer web site for a good price. It was quickly delivered and "just what the doctor ordered".
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I’m very happy with the clearance lights they work perfectly and they are bright and I am planning to replace all my clearance lights on the trailer and L I will continue To buy all my trailer needs with etrailer.com very happy with everything
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2011 Honda CR-V
Very fast delivery, I didn't use the light only the reflector which came off easily. I used the reflectors which we're the exact same size to fit on the front of my 2011 Honda CRV-LX which did not come with the small parking lights but only had the cut outs for them, now the front looks real sharp after I glued the reflectors into the voids.
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Great replacement to match existing trailer clearance light configuration. Ordering was easy and shipping was quick.
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Product was an exact replacement. I had difficulty locating this part locally but because of the great pictures and details on the etrailer.com site I was able to locate it. It was shipped promptly and would definitely recommend this company.
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The light works as advertised. I added four more running lights to our fifth wheel for more safety as we drive down the road. After one year they are still working fine.
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Purchased trailer lights to replace old ones. These arrived in a few days, even with economy shipping and were exactly what I wanted.
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Lights were an exact replacement and matched the pictures perfectly. I had ordered some other lights (slightly cheaper) from another online retail giant (starts with A) but I was disappointed with quality and would need to be modified to fit my application. I should have just started here at etrailer.
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I needed a replacement lens for two of my clearance lights on an old RV. The lenses from this item fit the original mount and at the price I would expect to pay for just a lens.
It took a lot of searching and sleuthing to find these because there is no reference to the DOT number or the manufacturers number for the lens in the description.
Delivery was very prompt. Better than I expected.
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liked it better if mounting screws were included with the side markers. other then that i am very happy, and they work very well.
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These connectors are great trailer wiring connections.
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I ordered this light and also a set of taillights. I messed up and had to amend my order and they were very helpful. Items arrived in a short time and were very good quality. Highly recommend them!
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