Do Trailer Lights have to be Grounded to the Main Trailer Connector Ground
Updated 07/18/2018 | Published 07/17/2018
Question:
My trailers white wire id grounded to the metal frame and does not reach to the lights. Do I need to add an extension to the bolts of the st9rb or can the lights run without the white wire connected to it?
asked by: Donald R
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Expert Reply:
As long as each of the lights on your trailer are grounded to a clean, bare metal surface then you will be good to go. On aluminum trailers though sometimes a jumper ground does need to be run to the main trailer connector ground. But not with steel frames.
expert reply by:
Michael H
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Optronics Combination Trailer Tail Light - 6 Function - Incandescent - Red Lens - Passenger Side
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- Surface Mount
- Non-Submersible Lights
- Incandescent Light
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