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ok you got nine light dots turn single & brake i get all nine but the tail i only get the three across the middle thats not right is it. also it says to disconnect the lights five min. befor launching wondering if anybody did that these are submersible lights
I've got a set of them and I only get the center row of lights for running lights then it all lights up for turning and brakeing. I also unplug mine before backing the trailer in the water but I have always done that. They are very bright and I've had mine for a year with no problems.
thanks slabologist for the reply put my mind at ease those three must be bright enough then
i've had led lights on mine for a few years now. the center row lights up for tail and running, and the row above and below light up for brake. i have never disconnected mine before launching and have not had a problem.
i swapped all of my trailer lights out to leds because the old type were unreliable, i have not had 1 ounce of trouble since.
ffemt1271 could you plse mention what brand led lites U have, I have been looking at them as I need to change my trailer lites out, some have only 3 rows of 3, some have more don't know what to get. Thanks
I tried the Wally world brand and they literally fell apart. I'll get the better ones when I need lights again. I never unplug mine and do not have problems.
We got tractor supply led's and we stopped blowing bulbs when backin in water.
do you remember were the wally world lights made by peterson ibnfshn that falling apart dont sound goodQuote:
Originally Posted by IBNFSHN
LED means light emitting diode 3 is plenty and you dont have to unplug them, we have frozen them w/ power connected and they still work
Had them on my boat trailer for 5 years. And never unplug them. As they do not build up heat like the old bulbs did.
New boat trailer is coming with all LED's on it.
Pete
it's been a while since i got them but i located them for ya.
the stop/turn lights can be found at www.iboats.com they are made by seasense (part #'s 50080292 &50080293) i think i got these at the local academy store though.
right/left with 3 rows of 5.
the running lights i got from www.led-r-us.com (part#'s 1259 for lights(red or amber) (4.95 EA) and part#12571 for the mount (1.75EA)
i'll try to post a pic later for you to see.
Sorry, I don't remember. Its been a couple of years.Quote:
Originally Posted by painterfish
True. They are very low amperage, completely sealed and do not even get warm. The unplugging them goes back to the days when you were putting a hot bulb into colder water.Quote:
Originally Posted by stinkies daddy
Here is a good place to get led stuff. You can get stuff here to build underwater led lights, etc.
I used these folks a lot in my other life...
http://www.superbrightleds.com/index.htm
Thanks ffemt1271 & Cane Pole for the good info on lites, Guys like you that make life easy & this a great site, Thanks
if you look at the site that canepole put up and look under trailer lights the rectangle ones are the exact ones have
I bought mine from AutoZone. I checked around and they have a 100,000 hour light that all the lights light up for turning, braking, etc. it's by Blazer International but they have changed name to Tiger Acc. I had mine for 3 years and one went out-one light at a time. I called the company and before I could send them mine they sent me another one and my friend at autozone traded out even though their warranty is only 90 days (Same model and everything, looked fine so we swapped and they kept the old light and the package to return to manf). It's a Red sealed trailer light with 12 LED's. There's a 6 function and 7 function model. I think they just come in sets now. With todays LED turn signal mirrors, these lights go well with those, can be seen from MILES away, reliable and the company backs them. Plus they just complete your package and looks good from the rear, all legal, can test from drivers seat as they put off so much light. The price is WAY HIGH as compared to the way we used to do it. But to know I got lights back there and not 1 bulb so hot as soon as I back down in the water they fog up and go BLINK. No thanks. Money well spent.
Here's a sample of what they look like. Buy them at Autozone and save the shipping. Cost is about the same as what you see on this website. Plus 90 day warranty thru AZ and Mauf to follow.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6401_200326401
Got mine at Tractor Supply for around $50. It's worth every penny to not have to fool with stupid lights on a friggin cold morning when you want to go fishing!
i have the same ones a sac-a-lait on my 2 lawn mowing trailers, have had them for about a year with no problems either.
If you hook these led lights up backwards, you will reverse bias your diodes. hehehe
bought a set from bass pro shop. Around 50 dollars I believe. they are great. don't have to worry about light problems anymore and they are waterproof.
I am looking to purchase a new one for the front of my boat. I have been looking at humminbird or garmin. Does anyone have any review on these, problems, good things, etc It is hard to find reviews on units. thanks
My new boat came with the LED's....no problem at all.
They are bright which helps in the dark at the boat ramp.