Availability of Replacement Tail Lights for Peterson Boat Trailer?
Updated 05/30/2017 | Published 05/26/2017
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Nowhere can I find what lamp number to use to replace standard Peterson boat trailer tail lights. They measure 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches deep. Installed in 2015, failed to work after the first boat launch, repaired by an electrician, failed again after my 2nd boat launch in 2016. Now it needs another fix before I move it to launch for 2017.
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Expert Reply:
The lights I recommend for you are the Peterson # M540. These are epoxy-sealed submersible lights which will stop water from interfering with the bulbs. Keep in mind this does not protect the wiring, so you may want to take a look at some liquid electrical tape, # SWC50122. I also recommend you use heat shrink such as # DW05450 for all your wiring, which will help protect it.
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Peterson Light Kit for Trailers Under 80" Wide - 20' Harness - Driver and Passenger
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Rear Reflector
- Side Marker
- Side Reflector
- Stop
- Tail
- Turn
- Kit
- Surface Mount
- Incandescent Light
- 4-3/4L x 4-1/2W Inch
- Red
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