loading light(s) for utility trailer

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Mar 26, 2014 | 10:20 AM

dmnj

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loading light(s) for utility trailer

Hi all, I will be soon purchasing a small utility trailer and need additional lighting for loading it when it is nighttime. Does anyone know of a good light or lights?, what is the best way to wire it? I didnt buy the wiring harness for the trailer so can go with a 4 way or 6 way connector I suppose. I'm looking for suggestions.
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Mar 26, 2014 | 04:16 PM

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Man there are a ton of lights made for RVs that will work just fine. It is just a positive and negative connection to each light off the main feeds. Just jump on ebay.

As to the connection you did not say if the trailer has tail lights, turn signals, etc. but if you want you can put a small battery on the trailer and use a seven pin. Otherwise, if you plan on tapping into a lead to the trailer lights, you could tap the marker lights and leave the switch on in the truck when you need lights in the interior of the trailer and ground to the trailer frame, assuming the on time is not gigantic.

There are tons of ways to this. I would keep it as simple as possible in which case it should not require much from the checkbook.

Steve

Mar 26, 2014 | 07:35 PM

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These guys work pretty well. Had one mounted on a light bar facing the bed and it would light up the whole bed and then some.

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