Can Ground Wires Run From Each Trailer Light Up To Junction Box
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/18/2024
Question:
Is it possible to run ground wires from each trailer light all the way up to a junction box located at the front of the trailer? I want to avoid having the ground wire regularly submerged in salt water.
asked by: David B
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Expert Reply:
Hi David; it is perfectly acceptable to run an individual ground wire for each trailer light up to the junction box on the tongue of your boat trailer.
expert reply by:
Robin H
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Robin H.
12/15/2025
Hey David, how did running the individual ground wires up to the junction box on your boat trailer work out? Sharing what you found could help others dealing with saltwater exposure on their trailer wiring.