Parts Needed To Upgrade Utility Trailer Wiring And Change To LED Lights
Updated 04/12/2018 | Published 04/11/2018
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I have a 5 x 10 foot utility trailer I want to rewire and install LEDs. I need the LEDs and wiring. I installed brakes on it that I've purchased from you about 2 years ago. My truck has a 7-pin connector and I already have the 8-pin male adapter. I want to rewire the whole thing because whoever did it before me was terrible and I just want a fresh start. Need help. Thank you!
asked by: Malachi
Expert Reply:
Glad to help you tackle your wiring project. For the brake circuit of your trailer and your ground you will need 10 gauge wire like Item # 10-1-1 that we sell by the foot. For the rest of your wires, you will need 12 gauge wire like Item # 12-1-1 which we also sell by the foot.
We have had several customers ask about ways to better organize the wires and a great way to do that is with a junction box like Item # 38656 where you can wire all the circuits to.
Additional hardware you might need for your wiring project is: 3/16 Inch Ring Terminals, Item # 44-5310A, 1/4 Inch Ring Terminals, Item # DW05702-1, 12-10 Gauge Butt Connectors, Item # 05732-2, 16-14 Gauge Butt Connectors, Item # 05731-5, and always good to have some electrical tape. And finally 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 which is sold by the foot and 12 gauge wire # 12-1-1.
For new LED trailer lights, I recommend the Optronics LED Trailer Light Kit, Item # TLL9RK. I have also attached a link to our available inventory.
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LED Combination Tail Light Kit for Trailers under 80" Wide - Submersible - Driver and Passenger
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Brake/Tail/Turn
- License Plate
- Marker
- Square
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 5L x 5W Inch
- Red
- Optronics
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