Trailer lighting

[85toyo]

I was thinking about putting some lights on my car trailer for loading and working on the rig at night. The plan is to run it off 12v power from the tow rig. Looking for some ideas if anyone has done it.

 

[irondalefj80]

i have it done on my 34' gooseneck, its great when loading a rig at night, or low light condition. i have mine run through the 7 way pin on my trailer. i ran it to the "12+" side so i always have power to it.

 

[yankster]

i have it done on my 34' gooseneck, its great when loading a rig at night, or low light condition. i have mine run through the 7 way pin on my trailer. i ran it to the "12+" side so i always have power to it.

This with about 4 cheap fog lamps and you'll be good.

 

[irondalefj80]

This with about 4 cheap fog lamps and you'll be good.

i agree, i wouldn't spend tons of money on them, just incase you break one off....

 

[85toyo]

Where did you mount yours? I was thinking about putting a fog light down each side and recessing few round LED reverse lights in the center of the deck with some expanded metal over them.

 

[irondalefj80]

i put mine on the top corner of the goose neck, and used a house hold outdoor box and light switch to turn them on and off. i got the oriellys 4" tractor flood lights, with the chrome base and rubber covering. they are like 15 buck, work great for me. produce a nice pattern. for the reverse lights, i have a buddy who is gonna order some led flood lights for the back-ups on my trailer. i was gonna do what you are talking about, i have a HUGE back bumper on my trailer so i was going to cut 4" holes in it, and mount them from behind and cover with expanded metal.... i'll see if i can get some pictures to post tomm when i get home.

 

[85toyo]

Cool thanks

 

[Bigred350]

LED revers lights arnt very bright for lighting a area up. The standard bulbs are brighter.

 

[irondalefj80]

LED revers lights arnt very bright for lighting a area up. The standard bulbs are brighter.

you're right, i've been using the fog lights for my reverse.

 

[knaffie]

I have a bunch of these in the ceiling (more than what is pictured here, I think 24 bulbs total). I use a $100 deep cycle battery that is wired in to charge off the truck. Lights stay on for hours and provide plenty of light. Socket-style LED bulbs are cheap if you want more light and less current draw.

Lights here:
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/RVIL21.html

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/RVIL22.html

 

[B3]

I have a bunch of these in the ceiling (more than what is pictured here, I think 24 bulbs total). I use a $100 deep cycle battery that is wired in to charge off the truck. Lights stay on for hours and provide plenty of light. Socket-style LED bulbs are cheap if you want more light and less current draw.

Lights here:
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/RVIL21.html

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/RVIL22.html

dayum thats a nice toy box

 

[ridered3]

Any pics of it all lit up?

 

[TN-CTD]

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/LED-Work-Lamp

I had one of the square flood pattern ones on my truggy as a reverse light, it was so bright that I didn't install the 2nd one and provided a great working light area. I'm going to put a couple of my gooseneck for working on things/loading at night.

 

[TBItoy]

I'd just use the standard clear round or oval pop-in semi truck lights, rather than LEDs. Mainly because of price.

And if you happen to hit one or something, they just pop out of the grommet.

 

[knaffie]

Any pics of it all lit up?

I'll get some for ya soon.

 

[knaffie]

Pics don't really do it justice. Battery was getting pretty low, so the lights are yellow / dim. It lights up nice and bright in there.

 

[ridered3]

Impressive light output for those lights!

 

[knaffie]

Not bad for a little #194 bulb