Lights and wiring

JEllwanger

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Looking for some tips on lighting and wiring for trailers and trucks. Easy enough to do it myself, or should I take it in?
 

JB

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Re: Lights and wiring

Definitely a do-it-yourself project for the trailer. Most automotive and marine stores offer a kit that includes everything you need, plus instructions. Good luck<br /><br />JB
 

ODDD1

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Re: Lights and wiring

trailer light easy an fun....one word of advice,dont use SCOTCHLOKS!
 

JEllwanger

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Re: Lights and wiring

Thanks, guys. I'm heading for the local trailer hitch place this week. What's a SCOTCHLOK?
 

krosemond

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Re: Lights and wiring

Here is an idea I came up with. I made some light mounts with 1" PVC and notched the bottom to fit into my rear fishing rod holders. I run the harness the length of the boat to the tow vehicle. I just pull them out and put them in the truck before dunking the trailer in the brine to off load the boat.<br />I got tired of we doing the lights every year due to saltwater corrosion. Good luck.
 

JB

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Re: Lights and wiring

Great idea, krosemond. What do you do about the license plate light, put the plate on the extended mount, too?<br />JB
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JEllwanger

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Re: Lights and wiring

Good idea. I don't know if the local law enforcement would take a disliking to the lights not being on the trailer, but I guess I could modify your idea to work with it as well.
 

tigermonkey

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Re: Lights and wiring

As far as wiring for your truck, HOPPY makes a connection splice that goes in the harness behind the rear bumper. Its a tee setup that has factory connections that fit your truck and a 4 way connector and harness to hook up to your trailer. Takes about 15 minutes or less to hook up.<br />good luck
 

tigermonkey

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Re: Lights and wiring

Forgot to tell you, I got mine at Walmart. It was in the automotive wiring section.<br />good luck
 
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