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First recorded activity by BoatBanter: Jul 2006
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Default crappy LED trailer lights

hk wrote:
wrote:
I replaced the OEM LED lights on my NEW EZlLoader trailer after 8
months cuz they all failed. Bought some "waterproof" LED lights but
they also failed after only 6 months. Now, I have gone with cheapo
bulb type lights where I can replace the bulbs.



The out of town dealer from whom I bought my trailer advised against LED
lights. It made no difference to him what lights I wanted, because he
had to order the trailer anyway, and if there was a price difference
from the factory, I would be the one paying it. He told me he had lots
of trouble with LED lights on trailers, no matter who the light
manufacturer was.

As you point out, with bulb lights, you can replace the bulb easily and
cheaply.


Interesting... I replaced my trailer lights with something
like these

http://store.vehiclelight.com/ovredledstla1.html

about 5 years ago and haven't had a failure since. I dunk
the trailer about four times a week 40 or more weeks a year
but seldom in salt water. Just lucky perhaps.