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• Recommended Replacement Trailer Lights With Side Lights For Small Utility Trailer
  We have just what you are looking for. I recommend the LED Submersible Trailer Stop, Turn and Tail Light, part # STL8RB. This is for the right side of the trailer and is a stud mounted LED light. It has the side marker light that illuminates when the running lights are powered. For the left side of the trailer you will want part # STL9RB. I have attached a product review video and have also attached a drawing that shows the dimension for these lights you can take a look at.
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• Availability of Replacement Lens for Do-Ray 169
  I was not able to find any specifics about lighting products from Do-Ray, nor one for a lens with the reference number 169. If you can submit a photo of the part you need along with measurements I'll be glad to check for a replacement. If you prefer you can choose a new light fixture using the link provided. The link will take you to our main page for trailer lights where you can use the filters in the left margin to narrow the results shown based on the color, shape and type of light...
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• Running Lights Function but Brake and Turn Do Not on a 2006 Carlson Utility Trailer
  It could definitely be a ground issue. Since you were able to duplicate the same result with the same trailer on two different vehicles, than it is pretty safe to say the problem is somewhere on the trailer. I would start with the trailer connector and work back. Trace the ground wire, usually white, back from the connector. Make sure it has a good clean connection to the metal of the trailer frame. Paint, rust and corrosion can insulate connections so make sure it is good metal to metal...
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• Preferred Method of Grounding Trailer Lighting Circuits
  Running a direct ground up to the trailer tongue or junction box would certainly work, but the only time I'd see that as being necessary is if the lamps were connected to a non metallic structure or a metallic structure that wasn't directly connected to the trailer frame. If the lamps aren't connected to a metal structure in direct contact with the trailer frame, you can use a short length of # DW02359-1 wire with a # DW05702-1 ring terminal on each end to serve as a jumper wire that joins...
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• How to Wire Optronics Right-Hand Trailer Stop, Turn and Tail Light, Part # ST8RB
  The Optronics Right-Hand Trailer Stop, Turn and Tail Light, Part # ST8RB, connects with two wires. On the rear of the housing are holes to accept bare wire and underneath each one is a smaller hole that serves as a wire release; just insert a small pin (or something like a paper clip) to release the wires. The left-hand matching light is part # ST9RB. If you refer to the included photo illustrating a trailer-side 7-way connector you will be able to see which two wires from the connector...
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• How to Connect Trailer Wiring to Optronics # ST8RB and # ST9RB Trailer Tailllights
  If you have the Optronics # ST8RB and # ST9RB, no connector is needed. On the back of the taillight, there is a hole for the stop/turn and a hole for the running light wire. Each of these holes will have a smaller hole directly below it. Strip back the insulation on the wire by about a 1/4 inch, twist the copper strands of each wire tightly and push it into the hole in the back of the lamp as you're pushing a small screwdriver into the smaller hole. Once the wire is fully inserted, remove...
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• Removing 1157 Light Bulb from Optronics Trailer Light
  The bulb that's in the # ST8RB light is an 1157 like part # A1157B. To change the bulb remove the front lens by taking off the screws and gently prying the lens away. Then to get the bulb out you'll need to push in on it a bit and twist the bulb.
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• Do LED Trailer Tail Lights Have A Ground Wire Or Do They Ground Through Mounting Hardware?
  There are two different styles of LED trailer tail lights. Some are like the Optronics LED Combination Trailer Tail Lights # TLL160RK and have a ground wire on each light which needs to be grounded to the frame, and the other two wires connected to the tail light and brake light/turn signal wires on your trailer. There are other styles of tail lights that do not have a ground wire and instead get the ground through the mounting hardware. Both styles install by wiring the tail light and...
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• How Is Trailer Wiring Connected to the Optronics Trailer Lights # ST8RB
  Stripped wire get inserted into the ports on the back of the Optronics Trailer Lights # ST8RB and that is how they are connected. Fast forward to the 2:15 mark of the video I attached to see how this is done.
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• How to Change Light Bulb in Optronics ST8RB Trailer Taillight
  Changing the bulb is simple. Remove the screw on each corner of the front of the lens and gently pry the lens away from the housing. Be careful not to damage the gasket between the lens and the housing as doing so will allow water into the interior of the lamp. With the lens removed, you can push in on the bulb and twist it clockwise then pull the bulb free. Install the replacement # A1157B bulb in reverse order..
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• Replacement Tail Light Assemblies for 1976 Argosy Camper
  The issue that you're going to run into here is that the lip that you removed is designed to allow you to mount lights on the back because of the curved ends. Because it's such a smooth curve there, you're not going to be able to use something like the Bargman Wraparound Clearance/Side Marker Light - 86 Series - Red - Black Base # 30-86-202. With that said, I'll mention two options for you that you could likely make work by moving the electrical wiring in a bit. First, you could use the...
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• Utility Trailer Light Wiring Diagram and Required Parts
  I have attached two basic trailer light wiring diagrams of utility trailers for you to check out. The difference between the two diagrams is the type of wiring harness that is being used. Diagram 1 shows a traditional wiring layout with jumper wires to provide running light functions for both sides of the trailer and Diagram 2 shows a wishbone harness. The wishbone harness has two running light wires, one for each side of the trailer. Diagram 2 is the preferred method and it is more common...
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• How To Connect Optronics Trailer Lights # ST8RB and # ST9RB To a Trailer
  The quick connect feature on the Optronics Light, part # ST8RB, and part # ST9RB, means that you can connect the wires by inserting them into the four holes on the back of the light. It is not referring to a separate part. The wires would be stripped about 1/4 inch and pushed into the correct hole on the back of the trailer light. The holes are marked with the tail light function that the hole provides. The wire when pushed in the hole will automatically lock in place and give you a quick...
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• Comparing the Power Draw of LED Trailer Tail Light STL8RB and Incandescent Version ST8RB
  LED lights draw considerably less amperage than incandescent lights. They also run much cooler. These 2 features are why LED lights last so long. The incandescent version of # STL8RB is # ST8RB and it draws 2.5 amps for the stop/turn signal functions and 1 amp for the running light functions. And the LED version draws 0.259 amps for stop/turn functions and 0.062 amps for running light functions.
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• Replacement Tail Light for 2000 TrailStar Bass Tracker Pro Boat Trailer
  I looked up some photos of a 2000 TrailStar Bass Tracker Pro Boat Trailer and it most likely uses either the Optronics Combination Trailer Tail Light part # ST16RB for passenger and part # ST17RB for driver side or the Optronics Combination Trailer Tail Light part # ST8RB for passenger side or part # ST7RB for driver. Unfortunately, you'd have to replace the entire tail light as we'd not have just the lens.
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• Replacement Tail Light Lens for ST7RB and ST8RB Lights
  It looks like you previously purchased the Optronics Combination Trailer Tail Light - Submersilbe - 7 Function - Square - Driver Side # ST7RB, so you can use that to replace your driver's side light or the Optronics Combination Trailer Tail Light - 6 Function - Incandescent - Red Lens - Passenger Side # ST8RB for the passenger side. If you just need to replace the lens, that part is # A8RB for the front lens and # A9RB for the side lens.
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• Installation of Bulb in Optronics Trailer Light
  The Optronics Trailer Light # ST8RB for the right hand side and # ST9RB for the left has a shockproof socket for the bulb to insert into. The replacement bulb is # A1157B.
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• Replacement for Old Trailer Square Tail Light 4-5/8" x 4-5/8"
  I might have an option for you but without more detail, like a photo, it would just be a guess. That said, the size you mentioned is pretty common more or less for square trailer tail lights like the Optronics Combination Trailer Tail Light part # ST8RB for passenger or part # ST9RB for driver. If this is what yours looks like, I recommend using these as the two stud mounting pattern is pretty standard so don't get bogged down in the small dimensional differences. In regards to a replacement...
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• Can the Bulb in Trailer Stop, Turn and Tail Light ST8RB Be Easily Replaced
  The bulb # ST8RB trailer tail light can definitely be replaced, and to do so is not difficult. The face of the light taken off by removing four small screws, and once this is done you have access to the bulb socket and can proceed with changing the bulb. The replacement bulb for this light would be part # A1157B.
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• Do Trailer Lights have to be Grounded to the Main Trailer Connector Ground
  As long as each of the lights on your trailer are grounded to a clean, bare metal surface then you will be good to go. On aluminum trailers though sometimes a jumper ground does need to be run to the main trailer connector ground. But not with steel frames.
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• Is the Optronics Tail Light # ST8RB Compatible with 3 Wires for Trailer Light Functions
  The Optronics tail light part # ST8RB that you referenced actually doesn't come with any wiring at all. The back of the assembly has holes in it for quick connecting of your light functions. Simply insert the stripped wire into the appropriate slot. This is the passenger side light assembly. For the driver's side assembly you will need part # ST9RB. Attached are some reviews videos and an installation video for you to reference.
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• Difference Between Optronics Left Hand # ST8RB and Right Hand # ST9RB Trailer Lights
  It sounds like you are referring to the Optronics Right Hand Trailer Light # ST8RB and the Left Hand # ST9RB. The only difference between the two assemblies is that the Left Hand/Driver's Side unit features an additional license plate light to illuminate the trailer's license plate. I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on these lights that you can also check out.
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• Can the Optronics Tail Light # ST8RB Be Used on the Left and Right Side of a Trailer
  You should not have a problem using the Trailer Stop, Turn and Tail Light, 6-Function, Right Hand # ST8RB on the left and right hand sides of your trailer. It would be just a matter of wiring up the lights accordingly. On the # ST8RB there is an arrow that points to a wiring hole with the word Green. On the right side of your trailer this will be correct, but on the left side of the trailer you would need to install the yellow wire there.
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• Recommended Trailer Lights and Parts Needed to Install With Wesbar 4 Pole Flat Connector
  When using the Wesbar # W787274 you can just run a jumper wire for the running lights on the other side of the trailer; you're likely going to want to split the jacketing so that you can run the tail/blinker/brake light wires down each individual side of the trailer to allow for easier installation. If you need butt connectors you can use the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connectors # DW05745-5 to make your wiring connections, and you'll need 14 gauge wiring to match the Wesbar harness. For lights...
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