Utility Trailer Light Mounts

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I've got my own trailer going, however I keep getting stumped with how to do my lights. It's a 5x9 trailer... Rear Left & Right, would be mounted to a piece of 4x2x1/8" Rectangular tubing ~ 8" Long:* Oval S/T/T Red for main tail lights.* 1" Grommet LED for side marker.And then for the front I'd use a piece of angle iron to have an orange 1" Grommet LED light for a side marker and also on the front of the bed of the trailer.How have you guys done lights on your trailers? I've considered round LED's, or the long 15" x 1" LED's... just looking to see what others have done!Our goose has oval LED's, buddy's car trailer I use has round LED's. Seen many styles, but I want to see the creative side of things that happens on this site. Last edited by TSCGG13; 05-18-2013 at 08:38 PM.
Reply:Just find a set that fits the space. That's what I'ld do.We sell lots and lots of taillight styles, both LED and incandescent. The 2 main lights in back are the only ones you must have for a small trailer.Last edited by tanglediver; 05-18-2013 at 09:52 PM.City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediverJust find a set that fits the space. That's what I'ld do.We sell lots and lots of taillight styles, both LED and incandescent. The 2 main lights in back are the only ones you must have for a small trailer.
Reply:http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/truck-lights-lamps/Happy shopping! City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Here is a small utility trailer I did. My original intention was to make it like a semi, and have one for the turn signal and a separate one for the brake. But I had a brainfart and forgot that semi's have extra wires for this. So I just kept it and let me tell you, it will make the dead people buried in the cemetery put sunglasses on when I hit the brakes! This is the only pic I have right now. I added some side marker lights too. Over all, I am not happy with the wiring job I did. I got into a hurry and it ended up, not perfect. I wanted heavy duty so I used an outdoor, 2 conductor electrical extension cord. It works fine, just not something I would put on a trailer made for someone else."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by Stick-manHere is a small utility trailer I did. My original intention was to make it like a semi, and have one for the turn signal and a separate one for the brake. But I had a brainfart and forgot that semi's have extra wires for this. So I just kept it and let me tell you, it will make the dead people buried in the cemetery put sunglasses on when I hit the brakes! This is the only pic I have right now. I added some side marker lights too. Over all, I am not happy with the wiring job I did. I got into a hurry and it ended up, not perfect. I wanted heavy duty so I used an outdoor, 2 conductor electrical extension cord. It works fine, just not something I would put on a trailer made for someone else.
Reply:"had a brainfart and forgot that semi's have extra wires for this"Yes, that is true, but you can have your separate turn and stop on the trailer if you tie your trailer turn signal circuits to the FRONT turn signal circuits of the tow vehicle.   Of course, that would have to be done on each tow vehicle you might pull the trailer with.The turn signal switch of the tow vehicle is where the separation of duties/functions of the brake lights and rear turn signals is done.The FRONT turn signal circuits are separated from the rear brake/turn lights, and the separation takes place at the turn signal switch.
Reply:Ok, I forgot the pic. This was not a brainfart. This was because of Jack, and Busch Light!!! Thou shalt not post whilst consuming!!!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:That was a wise choice to use the sealed lamp type of bulbs.Individual bulbs that twist or push into a socket are OK where the lights are reasonably enclosed from the elements, but exposed venues like utility trailers are a different story.I strongly suggest you liberally coat the push-in bullets of the wire connectors with di-electric bulb grease.
Reply:Originally Posted by Stick-manOk, I forgot the pic. This was not a brainfart. This was because of Jack, and Busch Light!!! Thou shalt not post whilst consuming!!!
Reply:Definitely use the LED'S. They respond quicker , sealed unit, and bulbs don't corrode. {mine haven't yet }
Reply:Or you can be lazy and get these.....http://www.awdirect.com/light-mounting-cabinets/Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Get 2 pieces of schedule 40 iron pipe that whatever light you get will fit inside there-of. This will protect the lites from "when" you (if you are like most people!) back it into anything harder than plastic
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingOr you can be lazy and get these.....http://www.awdirect.com/light-mounting-cabinets/
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Reply:My trailer has a square made of 1/8" that wraps around the whole light and a strip that goes across the back to mount the light on. protects the light without fully enclosing it. I do have a V cut out of the bottom of one for the license plate light.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger