Trailer lights that last more than one season ??

[RevyG]

I Unplug mine before backing in. Obviously won’t work for some but for me just something I have always done.

 

[Roller]

Hiway truck lites princess auto or truck dealer brackets rubber grommet oblong lites regular style and pig tails works well if on gravel and sealed had one burn out 7 years

 

[spring time]

Those submersible LED lights go on sale regularly at Princess Auto. Just keep an eye for them on their online flyer. I had them on my previous boat for 4 seasons with no issues.

Same here princess auto all the way have had mine for 5 years no issues

 

[tinboatrobb]

Wesbar waterproof lights. 4 years hundreds if saltwater dunks and still look like new.

 

[allanb76]

Whatever LED’s Roadrunner now put on their trailers are incredible. 9 years not one problem with current trailer. Roadrunner will sell them to you but I’m sure they’re a standard supplier. My previous Roadrunner with old incandescents had problems every other time I took out the boat. LED is the game changer.

Wow, I think you got lucky. I bought a brand new Roadrunner last year with the "LED Upgrade" and so far all have failed except 1 tail light. The markers lights are all dead and the other tail light has been replaced already.

 

[tinboatrobb]

Mine are not led.

 

[sly_karma]

Thanks Sly. I think I will just keep cleaning the grounds as part of my annual trailer checkup.

Annual trailer checkup is a solid move. Don't wanna be that guy on the side of the highway in mid summer sun cursing his failed trailer tire/bearing/brakes/hitch.

 

[Fishplaygolf]

Always unplug before backing in. I have good luck since I started doing that 15 or so years ago.

 

[tinboatrobb]

I always unplug before backing in to the water.

 

[scott craven]

But do you remember to plug back in for the ride home ?

 

[Don Haraguchi]

Never heard the unplug trick before. I’m gonna make it part of my routine.

 

[tinboatrobb]

But do you remember to plug back in for the ride home ?

Most of the time...when i forget it is Janets fault...

 

[Red Monster]

Sealed led, never unplugged, never a problem. I installed them when they first came out, and they're still working.

 

[sly_karma]

I still unplug out if habit, but doubt it's necessary with LED. The rationale before was the incandescent bulbs were hot from the drive to the ramp and could pop when submerged in cold water.

 

[SpringVelocity]

Yes LED don't have too.

 

[Gong Show]

I have the ground exposed on the trailer frame. I'm sealed led, but still don't like exposed live electrical going into salt water.
I always do a vehicle walk around checking everything before hitting the road.
So far my mistakes have not been repeated.

 

[Gear'n'beer!]

My interpretation of the law is that if at least 50% of the lights work you‘re golden

 

[RiverBoy]

My interpretation of the law is that if at least 50% of the lights work you‘re golden

if you can’t see it, it’s not illegal!

 

[Sotally Tober]

if you can’t see it, it’s not illegal!

Lol
Just like all those brainiacs who don’t know they have to turn on the headlights/taillights with their new vehicles, they just drive around in the dark with only their DSL lights on.

 

[Sea lyin’]

Lol
Just like all those brainiacs who don’t know they have to turn on the headlights/taillights with their new vehicles, they just drive around in the dark with only their DSL lights on.

I drive truck on an overnight run sometimes and you see this at least once and usually multiple times a night.