Old bulbs can burn out fast, especially when exposed to vibration or weather changes. This Peterson Great White LED light uses a single ultra-bright white diode that lasts up to 50 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. With its custom-cut lens optics, it throws a clean, even beam across your license plate without wasting power. No fragile filaments, no dim yellow glow—just bright, efficient light that keeps working year after year.
Wiring doesn’t have to be complicated. The 2-wire design keeps it simple with one power lead and one ground wire for an easy connection to a 12V DC system. The included black bracket makes surface mounting straightforward—just secure it flat against the trailer and run the wires through the small rear opening. It’s built for a clean fit without taking up extra space.
At 8-5/8" long, 3-1/4" tall, and 1-15/16" deep, this compact light fits neatly in tight spots while still giving full coverage on your plate. The sturdy black housing protects the internal components and keeps the clear lens looking sharp. Mounting holes are spaced 3-1/2" center-to-center for a solid hold once bolted in place.
When lighting is part of your safety setup, you want something that meets standards and won’t quit on you. This light is DOT compliant for use on trailers and comes backed by a 10-year limited warranty. It delivers the consistent brightness you need to stay visible and legal without constant upkeep or replacements.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're gonna take a look at the Peterson great white surface mount LED trailer license plate light with the bracket. Now this is a nice compact LED light that illuminates your trailer's license plate. Uses a single LED light, which will meet the DOT requirements when this is properly mounted above your license plate. The LEDs make great replacements for incandescent lights 'cause they'll last about 50 times longer, and are more efficient 'cause they'll provide brighter light with less power output. And of course, no bulbs to replace or brittle filaments. Uses a clear lens over a nice white LED.
Is all in a nice black housing. It is a surface mount design to the trailer with this built-in bracket. Now the hardware to install it is not included. You'd see it is a two-wire design, includes the power lead and the ground wire. This light is DOT, Department of Transportation compliant.
It is made in the USA. Voltage on this is 12 volts.A few dimensions, and then I'm gonna hook this up to some power just to show you how bright the light is. So overall length, edge-to-edge is right at 8 5/8 inches long. Overall height, bottom to the top is right at 3 1/4 inches tall. And the total depth at the widest point is gonna be right at 2 inches deep.
Mounting hole dimensions, here's your two mounting holes right down here. Center-to-center is 3 1/2 inches. And then the mounting holes for your license plate are gonna be standard. They are elongated holes, but center-to-center, 6 1/2 inches.Gonna hook this to some 12 volt power. And then we'll turn the power on just to show you how bright they are.
And there you go, the LED lights up. We'll go ahead and turn off the overhead light. And there you can see how bright it is when this is be over your license plate, it'll light it all up. Go ahead and turn back on our overhead. Turn off our power.But that should do if for the review on the Peterson great white surface mount LED trailer license plate light with bracket.
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Ratings & Reviews
This was a great replacement for the original lic plate light. I did have to drill one new hole because the new light base was a tad wider than the original base. The wiring was very simple: hot and ground and it worked like a champ.
Fast shipping, great quality, excellent service
The license plate lights work as designed, but in a different function.
Works as described
They are great additions.
Great service and fast shipment, thank you!
Love it!
Absolutely a piece of junk for that pri ce
Great service
Perfect replacement for my rusted out oem plate holder.
Great product. So bright it could almost serve as a backup light. Not recommended for those trying to evade the law...
Thanks exactly what we needed
The only reason this plastic bracket is strong enough is because I 1/4-20 stainless bolted the license plate through the door sheetmetal at all 4 holes, with a nice solid stainless steel license plate frame over the plate. See the picture.
So the bracket is screwed to the door panel with the 2 screws, then pinned through the captive upper license plate bolts as well. I would not use this bracket hanging in free air or without more bolts through the body where the license plate attaches; it's not strong enough.
This thing could use a few more lumens as well.
But it won't be rusting...
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