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Peterson Trailer License Plate Light - Incandescent - Gray Housing - Clear Lens

Peterson Trailer License Plate Light - Incandescent - Gray Housing - Clear Lens

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Peterson Trailer Lights - PM436

  • License Plate Lights
  • Incandescent Light
  • White
  • 4L x 1-3/4W Inch
  • Non-Submersible Lights
  • Peterson

4" x 1-3/4" x 2-1/4". Incandescent trailer light illuminates your trailer's license plate. Vibar socket absorbs road shock and vibration. Durable ABS housing. Surface mounts to trailer. 1-Wire design. (1) 168 bulb.


Features:

  • Compact light illuminates your trailer's license plate
  • Vibar socket absorbs road shock and vibration to prolong bulb life
  • Incandescent bulb can be easily replaced
  • Durable ABS housing and polycarbonate lens
  • Internal parts are constructed with stainless steel or tinned-brass to resist corrosion
  • Clear screw-on lens over incandescent bulb
  • Compatible with 12V DC systems
  • Surface mount to trailer - hardware not included
  • Single wire design grounds through mounting hardware
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Dimensions: 4" long x 1-3/4" wide x 2-1/4" thick
  • Distance between mounting holes (center on center): 3-1/4"
  • Bulb type: 168
  • Power draw at 12V: 0.35 amps
  • Limited 1-year warranty


Peterson 436 License Plate Light Dimensions

Surface-Mount Light

Surface-mount trailer lights install using a flange or bracket with mounting holes. These lights lay flat against the trailer surface and only require a small, often pre-existing hole, for wiring. Mounting hardware is used to secure the light to the trailer.



24X436 Peterson License Plate Trailer Light - Incandescent - Gray Housing - Surface Mount - Clear Lens

Alternate Part Numbers: 436, M436, and 434400


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Video of Peterson Trailer License Plate Light - Incandescent - Gray Housing - Clear Lens

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Video Transcript for Review of Peterson Trailer Lights - License Plate Lights - PM436

Today we're taking a look at a Peterson license plate light. Now this unit mounts to your trailer and illuminates the license plate. It contains one incandescent bulb, bulb number is 168, and that is replaceable if and when needed. The base, which is this black portion here, this is made from a durable steel construction and it has a nice powder-coated finish on it to help resist rust and corrosion, housing, which is the gray portion, that's plastic. It's a single wire design so that your power wire and then it grounds through the mounting hardware. Mounting hardware not included.

It is department of transportation compliant. We're going to go over a few measurements real quick and then we'll hook up the power that way you can see what it looks like with some power running to it. The mount holes on the unit are separated apart from one another on center by three and a half inches. Edge to edge, the base measures 4 inches by about 1 and 5/8 inches.And then from the very back of the unit to the very front of the unit gives us an overall depth of about 2 and 1/4 inches. All right, we're going to go and hook it up the power.

We'll also turn off our overhead light so you can see it in a low-light setting. So here you can see the light sends out a nice consistent signal. Again, we have light that shines at a downward angle, which will illuminate a license plate mounted directly below this light. And it contains a total of one bulb, and again that is an incandescent bulb that is replaceable. One more time, bulb number is 168.

That's going to do it for today's look at the Peterson license plate light.

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Peterson Trailer License Plate Light - Incandescent - Gray Housing - Clear Lens - PM436

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (31 Customer Reviews)

4" x 1-3/4" x 2-1/4". Incandescent trailer light illuminates your trailer's license plate. Vibar socket absorbs road shock and vibration. Durable ABS housing. Surface mounts to trailer. 1-Wire design. (1) 168 bulb.

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Wish it had a pig tail or at least a few inches of wire out the back with a chaffing sheath.



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The light I received was missing the white ground wire that appeared in the product photos. I jury-rigged by grounding to the metal connector plate inside. Works. Mounting holes didn't line up to my original but wasn't surprised. Just had to drill a couple holes.



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Had looked hard to find this replacement. This worked well.



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The license plate light arrived in great condition, packing was very secure. It was just as advertised. It was exactly like my old light which was original equipment on my motor home. Fit was perfect. Thanks !

Fred L.

9/8/2017

Its still working fine and looks like new.



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Direct replacement for the factory installed license plate light on my 20+ year old trailer - I was really worried about finding the correct replacement parts but etrailer.com had everything I needed. The ordering process was a breeze and my order arrived quickly



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This is exactly the same product as my old one that was on my Horton horse trailer, I just have to get someone to hook it up as I am not a electrician. I don't want to mess anything up.

Thanks for the product



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The license plate light arrived several days earlier than I expected. Exactly what I needed fit perfectly. I would order any additional supplies from etrailer.com



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Great product. Great customer service. Great follow up



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THE PRODUCT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED, AND THE DELIVERY WAS EXPEDIENT!!
I WOULD BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN WITH NO RESERVATIONS!!

Bob K.

7/27/2016

EVERYTHING IS OKAY!



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Broke my light on my trailer and this one works great and the price is right.



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great customer service ,parts as ordered. Quick shipping



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As advertised



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Douglas

12/6/2023

Lights work well, very high quality, still happy with the purchase.



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It works great! The product arrived on time and in good condition.



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Repeat customer, very satisfied with products, prices and promptness of delivery.



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Fast service, great service, and A GREAT PRODUCT!!
THANKS



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Exactly what I needed to replace the broken one.



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has performed just fine.



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Everything that I ordered came in good shape and was easy to install.



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Great product for the price & super fast shipping



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Same as original, perfect fit



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Was as described would buy from again


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  • Does the Peterson License Plate Light Come with Hardware
    The Peterson License Plate Light part # PM436B does not come with hardware. It will require a few screws to attach to bracket to the trailer and then a few nuts and bolts to attach the plate to the bracket. This is very common hardware that could be obtained locally without issue.
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  • How Does the Peterson License Plate Light # PM436B Ground
    The Peterson License Plate Light # PM436B that you referenced grounds through the mounting hardware. Since you have a cargo carrier you would need to run the ground back to the ground wire of your trailer connector. Since hitch cargo carrier don't have ground wires that run to them the fact that yours is aluminum would not matter.
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  • Peterson PM436B License Mounting Hole Distance to License Plate Mounting Holes
    The vertical distance you are looking for from the mounting holes of the # PM436B to the mounting holes for the license plate is 1-3/8 inches.
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  • Troubleshooting Installation of Peterson License Plate Light PM436B
    Thank you for your recent purchase. Single-wire license plate lights such as # PM436B use the metal frame as the ground, so this means that the bracket must be mounted to a metal surface on the cart to establish the ground. Without this ground connection the light will not function. It can help to sand off some of the paint from the mating metal surfaces, but if this is not possible (as when mounting this item to a non-conductive surface like plastic) you will need to run a separate ground...
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  • How Does Single Wire of Peterson License Plate Light # PM436B Function
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    Thank you for your recent purchases from etrailer. A bad or insufficient ground is among the most common causes for issues with trailer lighting. The Peterson License Plate Light # PM436B that you have does use its steel mounting surface to make the ground connection required for proper operation. Connecting the lead wire to the brown wire for the running light circuit as you did is correct. Please see the linked video for reference. You can sand off paint from the trailer frame where...
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    The Peterson License Plate Light # PM436 referenced in your question has mounting holes that are 3-1/2 inches apart on center. If you are needing a light with a 3-1/4 inch mounting dimension, I recommend the Optronics Ear Mount Trailer License Plate Light # LP51CB. The outside dimensions of this light are 4 inches long x 1-3/4 inches wide x 2-5/16 inches deep. I have also attached a link that will take you to our available selection of license plate lights for you to look through.
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  • How To Wire License Plate Bracket from Peterson Part PM436B
    Make sure you attach the bracket to the trailer frame directly. This particular light is grounded to the trailer frame via the hardware. Make sure there is good metal to metal contact. Once you have the bracket mounted, all you have to do is splice the wire lead to the running light circuit of the trailer. This is typically a brown wire. To be sure, hook up the trailer to the truck, and turn on the headlights. Use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, to find the wire that is hot with...
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  • Is License Plate Relocation Kit Needed if Cargo Carrier on 2002 Ford Explorer Blocks License Plate
    It would be a good idea to get a license plate mounting bracket and attach it to the cargo carrier, especially if it is required by law in your area. A duplicate plate should not be required since removing the plate from the back of your 2002 Ford Explorer should just involve a couple of screws. For a bracket we have several options but I would go with # PM436B. This is a bracket and light. The light will need to wire into the running light circuit from a trailer connector. If your Explorer...
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  • Recommended Replacement Trailer License Plate Light for 2005 Layton Travel Trailer
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  • Mounting Hole Dimensions on Optronics LED Trailer License-Plate Light #LPL55CB
    The center to center mounting hole measurement on the Optronics LED Trailer License-Plate Light, part # LPL55CB, is 3-3/8 inches. The center to center mounting hole measurement on the Peterson License Plate Light, part # PM436B, is 3-1/2 inches. I am including pictures of the measurements.
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  • Cargo Carrier, Light Kit, and Wiring Harness for a 2000 Honda Accord
    I will be happy to help you out. First, since all of the trailer hitches for the 2000 Honda Accord are Class I hitches you will need a cargo carrier that is rated for a Class I hitch. I have included a link to the available options for you. You will need to have a 4-Way flat connector on your Accord to activate a license plate light. If you do not already have a 4-Way you can add one using # 43105. Then you could use license plate mounting bracket and light # PM436B. The power wire can...
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    The LED version of the # PM436 is part # M296XC but the screw holes are spaced a bit differently, at 3-1/2 inches apart rather than the 3-1/4 of your current lamp. However, Optronics offers an LED license plate light, part # LPL41CB that has the same 3-1/4 inch bolt spacing as the lamp you have now, and it looks very similar. I've linked to an installation video.
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