Can Trailer Lights Ground to Frame of Trailer As Well as Ground Wire of Connector
Published 01/17/2019
Question:
Can led lights work while Earth wire runs directly from lights to the earth on my vehicle plug or do I have to earth it on my trailer.thanks for your help
asked by: Daryl C
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Helpful Expert Reply:
You can ground your trailer lights to the frame of the trailer or back to the ground circuit that the trailer wiring connector has. The main ground strap from your wiring connector connects to the frame which basically makes anything that touches the frame grounded.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Optronics LED Clearance or Side Marker Light w/ Reflex Reflector - 6 Diodes - Square - Amber Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Clearance Lights
- Marker
- Rectangle
- Stud Mount
- Non-Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 2-7/8L x 2-1/8W Inch
- Amber
- Optronics
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