Trailer kit with 2 stud mount tail lights; 2 stud mount amber clearance lights; license plate bracket; wire harness w/4-pole connector
This is a stud-mounted trailer light kit. The kit contains two stud-mount tail lights, two stud-mount, amber clearance marker lights, a corrosion-proof license plate bracket, and a 25' wire harness with a 4-pole trailer connector. Tail lights are parts ST8RB and ST9RB. The amber marker lights are part MC36AB. The license bracket is part LP10SB.
Manufacturer Cross Reference
Light will work as an exact replacement for:
Peterson # M545
NOTE: Please check amperage rating on wiring harness, if rated for 2.1amps or less for stop/turn circuits then lighting kit will overload the harness.
Kit includes two universal stud-mount tail lights, a corrosion-proof license plate bracket and two amber stud-mount marker clearance lights. Contents: (1) ST-8RB, (1) ST-9RB, (1) LP-10SB and (2) MC-36AB. Kit is equipped with a 25' wire harness.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today, on a standard 4 by 8 utility trailer, we're going to be installing the Optronics Standard Taillight Kit, part number TL29BK. Now with this install kit will come 25 feet of 4-pole wire. The 4-pole wire will do both running, turn and brake signal circuits for both sides. It will have two taillights, one for the driver and passenger's side. This one would be for the driver's side as it's also for the license plate bracket. Here's our license plate bracket. It has pre-drilled holes for mounting behind the taillight on the driver's side and then hanging our license plate from it.
Now, for this application we won't be using license plate bracket. Also provided with our install kit will be two-side marker lights. These marker lights are designed to mount to the side of your trailer be lit up with the running light circuit. However, since it's only a 4 by 8 trailer, it's not required to have them and we won't be installing it. The trailer came originally equipped with a 4-pole harness. However, as you can see over time it's been cut, broken and reconnected several times. Our first step is going to be removing the old harness and wiring.
For today's install purposes we're going ahead and put it on our lift and we'll raise it up to get a better idea what it looks like underneath. We got a removal. We're going to go ahead and remove the self-tapping screw that secures the ground. Next, I'm going to go ahead and cut off tail-end here. Then I'll bring in the new wiring harness. We can tape it to the older manufacturer's harness and use that to pull our new harness through the coupler tube.
I'll take the new harness which you'll see a 4-wire harness. We have a brown and yellow to go up the driver's side and a brown and green to go up the passenger's side. You can just simply tape that to the old harness and then pull it through. Once we have it pulled through, we'll just go ahead and remove the old harness. As you can see the old harness you could just staple to the bottom of the bed of our trailer, so we're going to just remove the staple. Because we have 25 feet of wire, I'm going to bundle up some wire just behind the coupler tube just in case any necessary repairs needed in the future.
We'll continue routing our wiring underneath up both sides towards the taillight. Be very careful not to pierce your wiring. Now with our wire run here at the back, go ahead and trim off some of the excess. I'll leave some of the excess as it will help if there's any more breakage or abuse. So now with my excess marked off, go ahead and cut any extra wire then we'll take two wires, split them and strip them back. Here we have the passenger's side or right hand. On this side is our stop and turn signal which will be our green wire. On this side will be the taillight or brown wire. Fastening design for these taillights is simply to push in, pass the middle tab and then we'll grab the wire and create our electrical connection. Now, once we have them pushed in place we group here together 00:03:18 so they dont get pinched when you secure it. We can remove the two flange nuts, line this up 00:03:25 with the pre-drilled holes in our trailer and then reinstall the flange nuts. Now, with the lights secured, move over to the driver's side and repeat the same process. I'm going to bundle up some wire just behind the lights just in case any necessary repairs are needed in the future. Next, I'm going to move back to the trailer tongue where we can go ahead and take our 4-pole connector and ground it, take the white wire, strip it back, add a small ring terminal. Then we can use a new self-tapper to re-secure it here to the trailer tongue. Next, there are couple things we can do to bundle up our wires here. One, we can tape it up which we'll go ahead and show you. We'll use some wire loom, part number 459075-1 and we'll need approximately 2 feet, so we'll just take our wire loom that's already split, beat it over the wire and I'll uphold my wire in place so I'll put a little bit of electrical tape on it. Now, with our 4 pole harness wrapped up it's ready to go. Now, once you finish your install, we're just going to use our test spots, turning on the taillights, and then testing the left brake and left turn signal, and then the right brake will also come along, and the right turning signal. This would complete the install and testing of the Optronics Standard Trailer Light Kit part number TL29BK on our utility trailer. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (271 Customer Reviews)
Trailer kit with 2 stud mount tail lights; 2 stud mount amber clearance lights; license plate bracket; wire harness w/4-pole connectorTL29BK was easy to order, was delivered in a timely manner, and was a perfect match replacement for my 2010 Singer, Utility trailer. I was very much pleased and will certainly order from etrailer again if replacement parts are needed. 540421
FAB - 07/11/2019Very good quality and pricing on all products with fast delivery. Used to replace old lighting on a trailer.. 527176
The parts I received are exactly what were purchased and arrived in great condition. I haven’t installed all the items yet, but have shopped here previously several different times and I am always happy and satisfied with the products I purchase. 562810
light kit for my trailer worked great and was easy to install 511176
Used this kit to replace the lighting on a European bike rack to work with US hitch and wiring. On the plus side it worked perfectly the first time I tested it and with a few cable ties and an additional mending plate, a couple of dollars in Home Depot, it was pretty easy to install. On the down side, there were no instructions in the box so had to rely on the online video, and pushing the wires into the connection holes on the lights was a lot more tricky than it looked. Overall I am very pleased with the product. 656480
Very nice looking product, fast shipment and a great price Thank You. 451887
James - 11/14/2018The light kit was shipped promptly and nicely packaged. Everything looks to be made of very good components. I will be insalling this kit on a mobility scooter carrier and 90% of what I need was included in this kit. 605306
Looks nice, but no instructions whatsoever. The lights have copper holes in them, that are partially labeled, but some of the labels don't make any sense. And how can you stuff a twisted wire into a hole, it just doesn't work. How many engineers does is take to screw up a simple trailer light set? A pain in the butt, I wish I have never bought them. Will not by these sorts of things on line again, will go to local farm stores. 554970
Mike L - 08/18/2018Where are the instructions?? I reviewed all of this e-mail, not even a clue on how you connect to tail lights. How to you wire side lights? This looks like a pending return. 540377
Mike L - 07/12/2018The trailer kit I ordered arrived in a timely fashion and the items included are solid nice looking pieces. I reviewed the video on installation and found the wiring and installation of the lights to be extremely simple. I rewired my entire trailer, replaced the tail lights and added the running lights (did not have these before I ordered the kit) in about two hours. Could have done it faster but I was in no rush. I would definately recommend the company and products to anyone in need of replacing wiring and/or lights. 170966
Charles P - 01/24/2016Again you Guys have made life easy with your video and helpful tips! Like your shipping packages as well. Compact with little waste of materials. I used this product as a light system for my motorcycle carrier when I haul my TW200. With the bike on the carrier the vehicle taillights are blocked. The TL29K light kit was what I used to solve this problem. 322131
Product arrived very fast, within two days. One light was not shipped with the order. I immediately called customer service. Talked to a representive named Heidi. She could not have been more helpful. Arranged for immediate shipment of the light. This is my third order from etrailer and I have been greatly satisfied with the products and service. 450337
Received in good shape and lights work as expected. 126003
Brad - 04/19/2015
Great price, looks good, easy to instal l. 555329
Works as it should. I would suggest dielectric grease on all connections for long service. 735259
Great parts, good quality, shipping was on time, great price. Always a good experience at etrailer. Will continue to shop at etrailer. 733971
great 732893
Well built and easy to adjust-Using product as a stabilizer for a small expedition trailer with tent on a lifted platform. Worked exactly like I hoped-- etrailer was a excellent to deal with 729352
These lights are the same quality that I have purchased numerous times at auto parts stores but at half the price. I ordered Friday evening and my order was on my doorstep Tuesday afternoon. Any items I need for my trailers will be purchased through etrailer from now on excellent selection, price, and service. 728002
Fast service, good product. Will buy again. Thanks, earl 708440
product was a great price , great informative shipping and perfect fit in replacing the trailer lights 692260
The product is excellent pricing is very competitive customer service is awesome specially Carol has been tremendous help not only I will buy more stuff in the future but I would recommend it to all my friends and family 688209
Fit my trailer perfect and a great price. I get all my trailer and towing needs from eTrailer. Great company to do business . 682359
Excellent fast shipping. Order was perfect. Prices are great! 657964
THINGS WENT VERY WELL SHIPPING VERY FAST THANKS MUCH 655789
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