Is the Optronics LED Backup Light BUL12CB Only Able to Be Used as a Reverse Light?
Updated 03/19/2026 | Published 03/11/2026
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Question:
Regarding this light is it for backup only? The general question is I want to put it under my sidewalls to shine down on the Triton logo at all times. So I do not want to purchase for this and it only light up when I’m in reverse. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.
asked by: Brady L
Expert Reply:
Hey Brady, welcome back! The Optronics LED Backup Light item # BUL12CB is designed to just be a backup light but you can wire it to any circuit you want. If you wire it to a reverse circuit it will only get power when your tow vehicle's in reverse. If you wire it to a running light circuit it'll be on the entire time your lights are.
Please note that it is illegal almost everywhere to have rear-facing white lights on while driving forward on public roads. I found this out the hard way in high school. If you're planning on installing the Optronics item # BUL12CB on the side of your trailer you'll be good so long as none of it is visible from the rear.
To get the Optronics item # BUL12CB installed we have the PVC Grommet item # a70gb and the Right Angle 3-Wire Pigtail item # A47PB.
When you say under your sidewalls where specifically on your trailer are you referring to?
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Mike
3/18/2026
I agree with Jerred
Jerred H.
3/19/2026
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Optronics LED Backup Light for Truck or Trailer - Submersible - 6 Diodes - Oval - Clear Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Backup
- Oval
- Recessed Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 6-1/2L x 2-1/4W Inch
- White
- Optronics
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Charlie
3/17/2026
Hello I did the same thing on my Skeeter Boat Trailer, I purchased and used the Clear Utility Light 10 Diode PN# BUL72CB Hope this helps