Do I Need Separate Ground Wire For 12v LED Exterior Light On Enclosed Aluminum Trailer?
Published 09/04/2025
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Do I need to run a ground wire, or can I ground to the trailer frame? it's an aluminum enclosed trailer
asked by: Angela
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Expert Reply:
Hey Angela, for the Silver # M357FR and Black # M336FR, best practice is a dedicated 2-wire hookup 12V+ and ground back to your lighting ground. Frame grounds can work, but a paired ground wire helps avoid intermittent issues - especially on aluminum-skin trailers like yours.
Do you have a light you are replacing, or is this a new addition? Either way, you'll need cutout size of 11-5/8" wide x 8-3/4" tall.
expert reply by:
Andrew N
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Exterior LED Utility Light - Flush Mount - Powder Coated Aluminum - Clear Lens - 12V DC - Silver
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