Trailer Lighting Kit Recommendation for 16 Foot Trailer
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 05/11/2025
Question:
Hi, I need to completely rewire my 16ft trailer, but I don’t know what all lights and reflectors I need. It’s not at my house right now and I don’t know how wide it is. It stays outside so I’d like them to be waterproof. What would you recommend so it’s DOT approved and I’ve got all the right lights?
asked by: Christopher B
Expert Reply:
Hey Christopher, a 16 foot trailer like you have is almost guaranteed to not be over 80 inches in width which the Optronics Trailer Wiring Lighting Kit part # TL5RK would work great for. This comes with everything you'd need for your trailer to be legal from a lighting and reflector point of view. The lights are also waterproof too so there'd be no need to worry about towing the trailer in the rain. These are actually even submersible too so you could back the trailer in water if it happened to be a boat trailer.
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Submersible, Under 80" Trailer Light Kit with 25' Wiring Harness
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- License Plate
- Rear Reflector
- Side Marker
- Side Reflector
- Stop
- Tail
- Turn
- Square
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- Incandescent Light
- 5L x 4-1/2W Inch
- Amber
- Red
- Optronics
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Jameson C.
9/29/2025
Hey Christopher, did the Optronics Trailer Wiring Lighting Kit work out for your trailer? I'm asking because your experience could help others looking to rewire their trailers.