Recommended Utility Light for Seeing the Most Distance

Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 12/31/2025

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Great White LED Trailer Back Up Light - 20 Diodes - Clear Lens

(4)

$53.32

Opti-Brite LED Work Light - Heated Lens - Flood Beam - 2,800 Lumens - Square - Qty 1

$169.94

Pollak Medium-Duty Toggle Switch - SPST- On-Off - 12 Volt - 20 Amp - 11/16" Handle

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$6.90

Question:

what light do you have that gives light the most distance back. T want to install the back up light on the front of the bed. which is 1`2 ft. on a 2 ft post one on each side. Do you have a light you recommend for this application I am asking for. I also want to be able to use the light to light up the trailer while off loading at night-like a switch I could just operated the lights when needed. Am I asking to much.

asked by: Phil S

Expert Reply:

Hey Phil. A backup light like the Great White LED Trailer Back Up Light item # PE44AR you were looking at would definitely work. However, I recommend going with a utility light. The Opti-Brite LED Work Light item # OPT26NR. You can mount one of these on each of your posts and see as far back as 750'.

The Opti-Brite LED Work Light item # OPT26NR measures 4-1/2" x 4-15/16" and provides 2,800 lumens. It has a built in adjustable base that can be bolted directly to your posts. You'll be able to operate them with a toggle switch like item # PK34571.

What kind of vehicle or trailer are you mounting this on?

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