Adding LED Pod Lights to Trailer Rack

Updated 03/22/2019 | Published 03/21/2019

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Question:

I have a 4x8 utility trailer with a truck rack mounted on it and I would like to add 2 LED pods onto the trailer that can be controlled VIA switch. My question is, how would I do this exactly? What power source would I use? Thanks!

asked by: Austin

Expert Reply:

Adding LED pod lights to your trailer's rack system will require an auxiliary power source such as a 12 volt battery that you will need to mount on your trailer and wire the lights to.

The Vision X Optimus Round Prime Pod Light Kit # XIL-OPR120KIT which has a wide spot beam or the Vision X Optimus Round Prime Pod Light Kit # XIL-OPR110KIT which has a narrow spot beam has the wiring and switch included in the kit. If you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see how these lights wire to the battery. The power wires will run to the positive post of the battery and ground wire to the negative post.

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expert reply by: Kyle S