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Optronics Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail, License - Round - Red Lens - Driver Side
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Optronics Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail, License - Round - Red Lens - Driver Side

Part Number: ST21RS
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3-7/8" Diameter round. Incandescent trailer light serves 4 functions: stop, turn, tail, and license plate light. Screw-on lens. Durable steel housing. Stud mount to trailer with included studs. 2-Wire design. (1) 1157 bulb. Great Prices for the best trailer lights from Optronics. Optronics Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail, License - Round - Red Lens - Driver Side part number ST21RS can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Optronics Trailer Lights - ST21RS

Highlights

  • One Light, 4 Functions: Provides stop, turn, tail, and license plate lighting in a single unit.
  • Durable Housing: Steel body with screw-on red lens protects the bulb from road wear.
  • Simple Power Hookup: 2-wire design with power and ground for easy trailer connection.
  • DOT Compliant: Meets required lighting standards so your trailer stays road legal.
  • Standard 12V Operation: Works with 12V DC systems for consistent, reliable output.
  • Straightforward Mounting: Stud-mount setup with 2" hole spacing for quick installation.

Features to know about

Reliable Lighting When It Matters Most: 4-Function Trailer Tail Light

When you’re on the road, you need a light that clearly signals every move. This round Optronics tail light handles stop, turn, tail, and license plate illumination all in one 3-7/8" package. The built-in license plate light shines down on your tag so it stays visible and compliant, while the red lens over the incandescent 1157 bulb gives bright, even output. Designed for 12V DC systems, it draws 2.3 amps on stop/turn and 0.9 amps on tail, keeping your signals strong and consistent.

Built to Handle the Everyday Bumps: Durable Steel Housing

Road vibration and bumps can take a toll on trailer lights, but this one’s ready for it. The shock-proof socket keeps the bulb seated securely and guards against damage from impact. Around it, a tough steel housing with a screw-on lens protects the internal parts from debris and moisture on dry roads. It’s DOT compliant too, so you can count on it for dependable performance mile after mile.

Simple Install and Solid Mounting: Stud-Mount Design

Setting it up is straightforward—just use the included studs to surface mount it with 2" center-to-center spacing. The 2-wire setup includes a power lead and ground wire, so there’s no guesswork when connecting to your trailer wiring. Once mounted, the round shape sits neatly against the surface for a clean look that blends in well with most trailer setups.

Easy Maintenance Down the Line: Replaceable 1157 Bulb

No need to replace the whole light if a bulb ever goes out. The screw-on lens removes easily so you can swap in a standard 1157 double-contact bulb in minutes. That keeps upkeep simple and affordable without tools or complicated disassembly—just replace the bulb and you’re ready to get back on the road.

Specs

Configuration

  • Driver side:
  • Passenger side: ST20RS (sold separately)

Dimensions

  • Overall diameter: 3-7/8"
  • Depth: 3-1/16"
  • Distance between mounting holes (center on center): 2"

Technical diagram of the Optronics ST21RS round red trailer tail light showing dimensions, mounting points, and overall measurements for installation reference.

Electrical

  • Bulb type: 1157
  • Power draw at 12.8V (Stop/turn): 2.3 amps
  • Power draw at 12.8V (Tail): 0.9 amps
  • System compatibility: 12V DC

Warranty

  • Warranty period: 3-Year limited warranty

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Video Transcript for Ultimate Overview of the Optronics Trailer Tail Light

Today, we're going to be reviewing Part Number ST21RS. This is the Optronics Trailer Light for the driver side. The round trailer light is going to serve as your brake light, turn signal, and tail light. It's got the built-in license plate light as well. It's got the red, acrylic lens. It's very simple to replace.

It attaches with the two included screws. It's going to feature the easy-to-change incandescent bulb that's going to sit in a shockproof socket for a long bulb life. It's got the black, enamel-coated steel housing. It's very durable and strong, as well as corrosion resistant. Here on the back, it's going to expose the two lead wires to connect your light, and it's going to ground through the mounting hardware. The mounting hardware is included.

It's going to surface mount using those two studs on the back of the housing. They just slide into the channels here, and then you can adjust them as needed to fit your application. This light is designed to extend out from the trailer. It is Department of Transportation compliant. Again, it's for the driver side. If you need a light for the passenger side, you can use Part Number ST20RS, and you can find that right here at etrailer.com.

This light is going to give us an overall diameter of 3-7/8", with an overall depth of 3-1/16". The bulb type is 1157 double filament. The power draw is at 12.8 volts, so for the brake light, it's going to use 2.3 amps, for the turn signal, it's going to use 2.3 amps, and for the tail light function, it's going to use 0.9 amps. When installed, those two studs here on the back are going to give us a measurement, center on center, 2" apart from one another. We're going to go and hook this up to our external power source, that way, you can see what it looks like with power running to it, and with our overhead lights turned off. The red wire is going to be for the tail function, so we'll go ahead and connect that.

Then the black wire is going to be for our stop and turn signal. You can see here that it's going to send out a nice, consistent signal. You got the license plate illuminator here at the base, and then when we apply there brakes, it's going to illuminate for a more consistent, even brighter signal. It's going to have that same function for the turn signal as well. That's going to do it for our review of Part Number ST21RS. This is the Optronics Trailer Light for the driver side. .

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3-7/8" Diameter round. Incandescent trailer light serves 4 functions: stop, turn, tail, and license plate light. Screw-on lens. Durable steel housing. Stud mount to trailer with included studs. 2-Wire design. (1) 1157 bulb.

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Good product. Great seller



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Good product came on time, no complains



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They fit perfect just as described. Thank you so much.



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Just right!



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Just got the correct product in three days. The salesperson helped me find just the right part as I am not an expert and was particularly nice and knowledgeable. I appreciated the help.



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Arrived just as ordered. Looks like a quality product. Dimensions given were correct.



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WORKED WELL AND ARE STILL WORKING WELL



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Wonderful company to deal with. Will always update any information and provide suggestions. Will tell friends about service and good pricing.............george



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I ordered left and right tail lights. I was sent to dissimilar light fixtures.
That will not make my customer happy.

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Brooke M.

11/27/2024

gosh, I am so sorry to hear that, Kenneth. Let me look into this and get you the correct parts in the mail!



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Perfect replacement light on the trailer



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Product was fine. Adjustable slots helped. Time to ship was verrrry slow. Need to do better in that department.



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Items arrived sooner than expected, installed easily and looks and functions great. I will use etrailer again and recommend .Tammi was very helpful.
Aloha from Hawaii



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always satisfied with quality and service. etrailer.com returning customer.



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Nice to find and obtain these lights as it is very hard to find taillights for a 40-year-old equipment trailer. Bravo.



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Don’t like the short bolts or the way they slide too easily. Had to change them to attach license plate bracket! Work fine once installed!



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The originals lasted 22 years of New Hampshire winters. They were a drop in replacement...no drilling differant hole patterns...in 22 years I'll be 83, guess I'll order the replacement then.



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Got the tires, wheels, lights, and wiring kit to rebuild an old utility trailer. The website has a wealth of info to help find exactly what was needed. Michelle S. was very helpful (and friendly!) in resolving a delivery question.



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Good product and fast shipping. I have used etrailer several times for different projects. I would recommend them to others.



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My trailer is old and the lights were originally mounted in a protective steel ring. Because of that the new lights had to match the old ones. This lights from e trailer fit perfect right down to the mounting studs and look great.



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Easy installation---perfect fit on my trailer with fast shipping from etrailer.

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Gary W.

3/12/2017

No problems-working well. Thanks for checking.



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I bought 4 of these for my 51 Ford f3 rat rod , they look great , and the price very cheap .
Very close to OEM .
and yes they are mounted on CHAIN SAW BARS ..My twist

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Steven

9/14/2021

Excellent product ..rat rod is certainly enhanced with these lights. I am very pleased .


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See what our Experts say about this Optronics Trailer Lights

  • Do You Have a Round Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail, that Also Has License Plate Light?
    Hello Allan, I am sorry, but the only ones we have are incandescent as well..... The Optronics Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail, License - Round - Red Lens - Driver Side # ST21RS is going to be what he have that is very similar. If you need the passenger side as well, you will want # ST20RS. What kind of trailer is this going on? Are you adding the lights, or trying to replace one?
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  • Is There An LED Version Of The Optronics Trailer Tail Light ST21RS?
    Hi Keith! I have a way to make the Optronics Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail, License - Round - Red Lens - Driver Side # ST21RS into an LED light, but Optronics does not offer this one as an LED. If you replace the incandescent double contact 1157 bulb with something like the ARC 1157 LED Bulbs - 360 Degree - Double Contact Bayonet - 600 Lumens - White - Qty 2 # ARC93FR, it would be a much brighter light. This also includes two bulbs, so you could also do the passenger side ( #...
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  • Availability of the Optronics Driver Side Round Trailer Light # ST21RS
    The Optronics Stop/Turn/Tail Trailer Light w License Light - Surface Mount - 3-7/8" Round - Driver Side - Red, # ST21RS, is the driver side match to the Optronics, # ST20RS, Passenger Side light assembly that you referenced.
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  • Wiring a Stop/Turn/Tail Light to Molded 7-Way Connector
    The Stop/Turn/Tail Trailer Lights # ST21RS and # ST20RS will ground through the mounting hardware, so the two wires will need to connect to the Hopkins 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector # H20044 simply by function. The red wire on the lights is for the tail light function, which is the green wire on the molded connector. The black wire on the lights is for the turn signal and brake functions, which are the red (driver's side) and brown (passenger's side) wires on the molded connector.
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  • Passenger Side Version of Optronics Clearance Light # ST21RS
    The Optronics light part # ST21RS is the driver side light and the part # ST20RS is the passenger side. It has three blunt cut wires that attach to the back of the assembly that you'd wire to your trailer wiring but it does not have a wiring harness.
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