Will The Peterson M540 Light Kit Fit A Bracket With 2-1/4" of Head Room?

Updated 11/22/2021 | Published 11/21/2021

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Question:

Peterson Light Kit for Trailers Under 80inch Wide - 20foot Harness - Driver and Passenger Item # M540 Im looking at the above trailer light kit for my utility trailer. Can you tell me the exact dimension from the mounting stud on the back of the light to the top of the light? I have a steel L bar that will restrict the height of the tail light to no more than about 2 1/4 inches from the mounting stud. see attached photo Thanks

asked by: Kurt H

Expert Reply:

I measured from the center of the mounting studs to the top of the lights that come with the Peterson Light Kit # M540 and it is 2-1/2". Just to make sure, I also measure the Optronics Under 80" Trailer Light Kit with 25' Wiring Harness # TL5RK the same way, and they measure exactly the same, unfortunately. With that said, I may have another option available, but the lights will be completely different.

If you look at the Optronics Trailer Light Kit # TL16RK, which technically is for trailers that are over 80" wide, you will have more adjustability with how the lights mount. I included a quick diagram, but you have anywhere from 1-1/4" to 2-1/2" of up and down play, so I think it will be better for your trailer. However, you may need to drill new holes to mount them and they are also 8-1/16" long, so they are quite a bit different.

expert reply by: Lazer S