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How To Ground Trailer Tail Lights Without a Ground Wire To a Wooden Surface
Question:
I am installing on wood. How do I ground?
asked by: Stephen K
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Expert Reply:
The Standard Trailer Light Kit with 25' Wire Harness part # TL29BK as I am sure you noticed grounds via the mounting hardware therefore there is not a singular ground wire. In order to attach this light to a wooden surface you will need to run a ground wire yourself up to the trailer tongue using the mounting studs on the back with ring terminals part # DW05705-1 and wire part # 12-1-1.
The other option you have is to use the Peterson LED Light Kit for Trailers part # V944 which does have a singular ground wire on each light. The side marker lights could then be added with the Optronics LED Clearance or Side Marker Light part # MCL36AB. This setup uses all LED lights which will last longer and draw less power than the above.
expert reply by: Conner L
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12 Gauge Black Primary Wire - per foot
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- Wiring
- Wire
- 12 Gauge
- 1 Wire
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Ring Terminal - 12-10 Gauge Wire - 3/8" Ring ID
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- Wiring
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Optronics LED Clearance or Side Marker Light w/ Reflex Reflector - 6 Diodes - Square - Amber Lens
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Peterson LED Tail Light Kit for Trailers Over 80" Wide - 25' Harness - Driver and Passenger
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Standard Trailer Light Kit with 25' Wire Harness
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- Tail Lights
- Stop/Turn/Tail
- Side Marker
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- Rear Reflector
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