Installing Round 2-1/2 Inch Peterson Light and Grommet
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 10/06/2020
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I received a PVC grommet and replacement 2 1/2 inch side amber lamp for my 2018 Load Trail 16 foot trailer. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to install it. If I put the grommet in first, I cant get the lamp inserted into the grommet. If I put the lamp in first, I cant get the outer seal of the grommet inserted. Thanks.
asked by: Tracy S
Expert Reply:
Without seeing what the issue is it's extremely difficult to say what the problem may be. But the way it should go is you first insert the PVC Grommet # 142-18, and then push in the Peterson Clearance or Side Marker Trailer Light # M143A.
You can actually see this in action at about the 2:20 mark or so of the video I linked for you. It is possible you may need to enlarge the hole ever so slightly if the problem is it isn't quite large enough for the grommet and light.
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Peterson Clearance or Side Marker Trailer Light w/ Reflector - Submersible - Round - Amber Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Clearance Lights
- Rear Clearance
- Side Marker
- Round
- Recessed Mount
- Incandescent Light
- 2-1/2 Inch Diameter
- Amber
- Peterson
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Duane
12/15/2025
I’m also having trouble installing 2 1/2” round clearance lights. If you have a video could you send it to me? Thanks