Making Electrical Connections for Tail Light Wiring on a Boat Trailer

Updated 10/28/2011 | Published 10/27/2011

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Question:

WHAT KIND OF WIRE CONNECTORS SHOULD I USE TO REPLACE A WESBAR TAIL LIGHT CAPSULE WITHOUT RE-WIRING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOAT TRAILER. THANK YOU,

asked by: LOUIE C

Expert Reply:

You can use Butt Connectors, like # 05730-5, that you have referenced. To keep out water, you can use shrink tubing around the connections. Or another possible option is to use some Liquid Electrical Tape, # SWC50122, on the connections, and follow that up with actual electrical tape for added protection from moisture and corrosion. The liquid electrical tape will create a waterproof seal which would be ideal for a boat trailer.

expert reply by: Michael H