Inserting Wire Connections to Interior When Installing # MCL13A2B Clearance Light on Toyota Camper
Updated 09/28/2012 | Published 09/27/2012
Question:
I want to mount the five yellow and seven red marker lights on my 1986 Toyota camper. I also have the foam gasket and chrome ring for each light. My problem is that there are already two wires coming through the small hole where each light will be mounted and no way to get to the connection inside the camper. While I can connect the existing wires to the wires from the marker light, there is no room for those wires behind the light if I flush-mount the lights using gasket and ring. Now what? Thanks for your help.
asked by: Mike W
Expert Reply:
It seems to me that your best bet would be to enlarge the hole slightly, and then push the wires back in once the connections are made. I would use a utility knife with a new blade to carefully enlarge the hole, being careful not to nick the wires. You will only need to enlarge the hole large enough to slip the wiring connection through. If you used heat-shrink tubing to seal the connections instead of electrical tape, the connections would be smaller in diameter and would be easier to get through the hole. The wire leads on the lamp are long enough that you should be able to run 1 connection at a time through the hole, which will make things easier.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Optronics LED Mini Clearance or Side Marker Trailer Light - Submersible - 2 Diodes - Amber Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Clearance Lights
- Marker
- Rectangle
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 2-1/2L x 1-1/16W Inch
- Amber
- Optronics
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Optronics LED Mini Clearance or Side Marker Trailer Light - Submersible - 2 Diodes - Amber Lens
- Search Results: straight tongue trailer coupler
- Shop: Optronics LED Clearance or Side Marker Light - Submersible - 3 Diodes - Rectangle - Amber Lens
- Shop: LED Trailer Mini Clearance or Side Marker Light - Submersible - 2 Diodes - Amber LEDs - Clear Lens
- Q&A: Mounting Hole Spacing on Sealed, Mini LED Side Marker, Clearance or Identification Light MCL13A2B
- Shop: Plastic, Single-Axle Trailer Fender w/ Top and Side Steps - White - 13" to 15"
- Video: Complete Breakdown of the Plastic, Single-Axle Trailer Fender w/ Top and Side Steps
- Search Results: boat trailer fenders
- Shop: Self-Stripping Connector with Waterproof Sealant - 14-18 Gauge - White and Blue - Qty 1
- Shop: Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs
- Shop: LED Combination Tail Light Kit for Trailers under 80" Wide - Submersible - Driver and Passenger
- Search Results: trailer fenders
- Video: Detailed Breakdown of the Optronics LED Mini Clearance or Side Marker Trailer Light
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 4-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Search Results: trailer lights
- Search Results: red round reflector
- Search Results: trailer reflectors
- Video: ThinLine Mini LED Side Marker or Clearance Light w/ Bracket Review
- Search Results: fulton trailer jack
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: Comparing Kenda KR03, KR35, And KR53 Tires
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Article: Trailer Lighting Requirements
- Article: How to Measure Your Trailer Wheel Bolt Pattern
- Video: An In-Depth Look at the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
on Trailer Lights
