Identification Light Bar for Trailers over 80" Wide that Grounds Through the Mounting Hardware
Updated 03/04/2026 | Published 02/01/2026
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Im interested in purchasing a lightbar for my aluminum wider than 80 Boat trailer. Reviewing your installation instructions, I need the MCL97RG for a ground wire. But I dont see you have that lightbar.
asked by: richard b
Expert Reply:
Hey Richard. I have the Optronics item # MCL97RPG, which is the Identification Light Bar. This is a 3-light LED assembly designed for trailers over 80" wide. It has submersible lights, a stainless steel base, and grounds through the mounting hardware.
I looked at our inventory and checked online, I could not find a MCL97RG in Optronics MCL97 line.
i attached a diagram below so you could see the dimensions of the Optronics item # MCL97RPG.
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Identification Light Bar for Trailers over 80" Wide - Submersible - 9 LEDs - Silver Base - Red
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Jerred H.
3/4/2026
Hey Richard, how did the Optronics light bar end up working on your boat trailer? I'm curious if the grounding through the mounting hardware gave you a solid connection. Your update could make it easier for others wiring similar setups.