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Peterson Piranha LED Clearance and Side Marker Trailer Light - 5 Diodes - Round - Red Lens
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Peterson Piranha LED Clearance and Side Marker Trailer Light - 5 Diodes - Round - Red Lens
Part Number: M163R
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Peterson Trailer Lights - M163R
Highlights
- Brighter, Low-Power Lighting: 5-diode LED design gives strong light with only 0.14 amps draw.
- Two Lights in One: PC rating lets it serve as both a clearance and side marker light.
- Built to Last: SMD LED board resists shock, vibration, and heat for long life.
- Simple Connection: Uses an industry-standard 2-prong plug for easy wiring.
- Clean Recessed Fit: Mounts with a grommet for a neat, flush appearance.
- Road Legal: DOT-compliant for safe, approved trailer lighting.
Features to know about
Brighter, More Efficient Lighting: 5-Diode LED Performance
Older incandescent lights can fade fast and drain more power than they should. This Peterson Piranha light swaps those fragile bulbs for solid-state LEDs that shine cleaner and last longer. With five diodes behind a red lens, it gives off bright, even light while only drawing 0.14 amps at 12V. No filaments to snap, no bulbs to replace—just dependable visibility every time you flip the switch.
Built to Handle the Road: Durable SMD Construction
Rough roads can shake weaker lights apart, but this one uses durable surface-mounted diode (SMD) technology. The circuit board design resists shock and vibration while keeping heat under control, so the light stays strong and consistent mile after mile. That thinner build also gives it a clean, modern look that fits neatly wherever you mount it.
Better Coverage and Safety: PC-Rated Visibility
Seeing and being seen from every angle matters, especially at night or in traffic. Thanks to its PC rating, this light throws a 180-degree beam—90 degrees to either side of centerline—so it can act as both a clearance light and a side marker when installed properly. That wide spread helps other drivers spot your trailer from the front or sides, improving safety in any lighting condition.
Clean, Simple Installations: Recessed Mount with 2-Prong Plug
Mounting is straightforward with the recessed setup. It fits into a 2-1/2" round opening and uses a grommet (sold separately) for a tight seal against the surface. The industry-standard 2-prong plug (sold separately) connects easily to most 12V DC systems. Once it’s in place, it sits flush for a tidy finish that won’t snag or catch on anything around it.
Specs
Dimensions
- Diameter: 2-1/2"
- Depth: 1"
Electrical
- Power draw at 12V: 0.14 amps
Lighting
- Diodes: 5
- PC-rated light coverage: A PC-rated light produces a 90-degree angle of light to either side of its centerline for a total of 180 degrees of coverage. This beam pattern can be clearly seen when you are standing directly in front of the light, as well as when you are standing on either side of the light. When properly installed, this type of light can function as both a front clearance light and a side marker light or as a rear clearance light and side marker light.
Warranty
- Limited warranty: 10-Year
- Recessed-mount installation: Recessed-mount trailer lights install with a grommet, which is often sold separately. These lights extend past the trailer surface and require a hole for installation. If replacing a light, you can utilize the pre-existing hole. If installing a new light, you will need to cut a hole or use a mounting bracket (sold separately) to complete the installation.
M163R Peterson Piranha LED Trailer Clearance and Side Marker Light - 5 Diodes - Round - Red Lens - PC Rated
Video of Peterson Piranha LED Clearance and Side Marker Trailer Light - 5 Diodes - Round - Red Lens
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Peterson Piranha LED Clearance and Side Marker Trailer Light Review
Today, we're taking a look at the Peterson Piranha LED trailer clearance and side marker light. This being an LED light, it's gonna last longer than your typical incandescent bulb, and it's also going to act as our clearance light and our side marker light, since it's PC-rated. It will be able to be seen in that 180 degree range or 90 degrees off the center line.This is a nice looking mount. We'll have our five diodes installed there. On the back, it has a plug or a port to allow our two-prong plug to get pushed in giving us our wiring connection. The two-prong plug is available separately.
You can find these here at Etrailer.com. Two plugs in place.Turn my light on. Power it up and as you can see, we'll have one, two, three, four and five diodes there to give us a nice bright light.Pretty bright for our clearance lights. Definitely will be seen when we're out on the road.Those are gonna be white LEDs underneath a red lens and again, nice thing about LEDs is that these are gonna be much efficient. Longer lasting than your incandescent bulb.
Uses less energy, so we'll have less power draw for our light. It's compatible with 12 volt DC systems.DOT compliant. Again, PC rated and made in the USA.The light has a two and a half inch diameter and it's about an inch and 3/16 deep. Going from the front of the light to the back of those terminals there.We'll have those five diodes and our power draw at 12 volts is 0.14 amps. So, very low amp draw.And, this does have a 10 year limited warranty from Peterson for those diodes.
We can also pick up a grommet to go with our light. If we want to mount it that way. Just pops in there. Gives a little road shock protection for our light and just kind of cleans it up. Makes it look fancy.
This grommet is available separately here at Etrailer.com. The part number for that is 142-18.You see it has a hole in back to allow our wiring to go through. If you choose to use a grommet, that works for the three inch diameter hole.And, that's gonna do it for our look at the Peterson Piranha LED trailer clearance and side marker light.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8
268 reviews
by:
Lucas
04/25/2022
Perfect fit, securely packaged. Got me back up and running quickly. Very pleased.
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Miguel
04/22/2026
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Anthony
03/16/2023
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Janice
10/19/2021
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Jarad
09/16/2026
Just what I was looking for. Was a last minute repair before trip, order fullfilled quickly and installation was perfect in time.
Thank you
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Jason
08/31/2026
Much better connection than the original incandescent lights I replaced with these LED lights, and much brighter. Great product and fast shipping!
by:
N
08/07/2026
Great seller/ Fast shipping AAAAA +++++
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Michael
10/28/2026
Exactly what I needed!
Perfect fit
Perfect fit
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Gary
09/20/2026
Perfect fit and bright very happy with my purchase
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John
04/30/2026
Were exactly the same size and need for my 20’ trailer!
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Ricky
11/30/2025
I have not installed them yet, but they look like they will work just fine. Don’t have to worry lightbulbs getting loose.
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Thorpe
03/15/2026
Fast delivery, easy installation, great product!
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David
08/23/2026
Works great
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Garry
08/09/2026
Fast service...tx
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Jeff B.
08/25/2024
Fits perfectly in my existing mounts on a 2004 Haulmark cargo trailer.
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Steve
07/16/2026
Fast delivery, easy install
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Joel
03/23/2026
Product was what we wanted but they didn't come individually package. Good thing they were for the same customer
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Bearcol
06/28/2026
quick delivery
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Frank
04/08/2026
Item was as stated.
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Dave
02/22/2026
It's a nice bright light and matches the originals perfectly. Little pricey but a good experience.
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eric r
10/21/2017
Replaced poorly designed lights on a travel trailer with these. The original lamps were not weather proof and used tensioned contacts that were prone to oxidation and corrosion from the elements. These LED lamps are sealed in epoxy so the elements will not affect them. Each lamp has two LEDs and a 6" wiring pigtail.
Eric R.
10/24/2018
LIghts still working a year later
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Greg
03/24/2026
Perfect fit and a higher quality product.
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Matt
07/09/2025
Great price, fast shipping cant ask for better
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Clyde Brownback
04/09/2014
Ordered 4 of your 2 1/2 inch round LED marker lights. Price was good, shipping time was good, but you placed large stickers over two of the lenses. It took a lot of effort and time to remove the goo off the lights from these stickers.
Patrick B.
4/11/2014
I will follow up with our Warehouse team so we can better label these lights.
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eric r
10/21/2017
Replaced poorly designed original non weathersealed lamps on my travel trailer with these LED lamps. They have 2 LEDs and a 6" pigtail for your wiring pleasure.
Eric R.
10/24/2018
still working a year later
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