"NOYB" wrote in message ...
"CCred68046" wrote in message
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Note: The dude at West Marine said that the DOT of Florida has not
approved
of LED lights on boat trailers. I can't say that I've seen them around,
as
anyone else, living in FLA?

I find that really hard to believe as most of the semis these days are
running
LED's.

My car has LED brake lights.

Does THAT make them FDOT approved?

"CCred68046" wrote in message
...
Note: The dude at West Marine said that the DOT of Florida has not
approved
of LED lights on boat trailers. I can't say that I've seen them around,
as
anyone else, living in FLA?

I find that really hard to believe as most of the semis these days are
running
LED's.

....not to mention how many traffic lights are being converted to LED lately.

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...


...not to mention how many traffic lights are being converted to LED
lately.


Are they FDOT approved? ;-)

"mono sect" wrote

Note: The dude at West Marine said that the DOT of Florida has not
approved
of LED lights on boat trailers. I can't say that I've seen them around, as
anyone else, living in FLA?


I wonder if this means:
(a) that the state hasn't approved them for manufacture and/or sale of new
trailers,
(b) that law enforcement will ticket the use of them if they observe them on
the highway
(c) both
(d)neither

I would think, in practical terms - (a) only. I wouldn't think a cop would
distinguish or ticket any form of functioning trailer lights - as long as
they appear to be functional and adequate for the purpose. JMHO, and really
I don't know.

I do know that where I live all the traffic lights have switched over to
LED. All new custom emergency vehicles, like fire and EMS trucks, are
spec'ing LED tail lights. For both, they are more expensive up front, but
felt to be worth it because they are not only less maintenance intensive,
but felt to be safer because of significantly quicker "light up" when
activated compared to a filament light. I'm seeing more and more commercial
trucks with LED tail lights as well.

If they're more waterproof (I mean less susceptible to the problems caused
by submersion), I'll switch next time I need new tail lights in my boat
trailer, regardless of official regulations - back to my opinion above.
--
Cam

I'll find out for sure and post what the deal is in a few days. I suspect
the West Marine dude was repeating a rumor

ms

"Camilo" wrote in message
...

"mono sect" wrote

Note: The dude at West Marine said that the DOT of Florida has not
approved
of LED lights on boat trailers. I can't say that I've seen them around,
as
anyone else, living in FLA?


I wonder if this means:
(a) that the state hasn't approved them for manufacture and/or sale of new
trailers,
(b) that law enforcement will ticket the use of them if they observe them
on
the highway
(c) both
(d)neither

I would think, in practical terms - (a) only. I wouldn't think a cop
would
distinguish or ticket any form of functioning trailer lights - as long as
they appear to be functional and adequate for the purpose. JMHO, and
really
I don't know.

I do know that where I live all the traffic lights have switched over to
LED. All new custom emergency vehicles, like fire and EMS trucks, are
spec'ing LED tail lights. For both, they are more expensive up front, but
felt to be worth it because they are not only less maintenance intensive,
but felt to be safer because of significantly quicker "light up" when
activated compared to a filament light. I'm seeing more and more
commercial
trucks with LED tail lights as well.

If they're more waterproof (I mean less susceptible to the problems
caused
by submersion), I'll switch next time I need new tail lights in my boat
trailer, regardless of official regulations - back to my opinion above.
--
Cam

"Camilo" wrote in message
...

"mono sect" wrote

Note: The dude at West Marine said that the DOT of Florida has not
approved
of LED lights on boat trailers. I can't say that I've seen them around,
as
anyone else, living in FLA?


I wonder if this means:
(a) that the state hasn't approved them for manufacture and/or sale of new
trailers,
(b) that law enforcement will ticket the use of them if they observe them
on
the highway
(c) both
(d)neither

I would think, in practical terms - (a) only. I wouldn't think a cop
would
distinguish or ticket any form of functioning trailer lights - as long as
they appear to be functional and adequate for the purpose. JMHO, and
really
I don't know.

I do know that where I live all the traffic lights have switched over to
LED. All new custom emergency vehicles, like fire and EMS trucks, are
spec'ing LED tail lights. For both, they are more expensive up front, but
felt to be worth it because they are not only less maintenance intensive,
but felt to be safer because of significantly quicker "light up" when
activated compared to a filament light. I'm seeing more and more
commercial
trucks with LED tail lights as well.

If they're more waterproof (I mean less susceptible to the problems
caused
by submersion), I'll switch next time I need new tail lights in my boat
trailer, regardless of official regulations - back to my opinion above.
--
Cam



Check out SeaSense LED lights. Someone here recommended them to me a couple
of weeks back. Bought 'em. The internal assembly is potted, meaning that
after the LEDs are assembed and soldered/wired, the back is filled with an
epoxy to completely seal the circuit board. Very nice. The link below is the
only vendor I found for these lights.

www.unifiedmarine.com/index.html

This be duh one I gotz
http://unifiedmarine.com/cgi-bin/htm...08625105277277



"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Camilo" wrote in message
...

"mono sect" wrote

Note: The dude at West Marine said that the DOT of Florida has not
approved
of LED lights on boat trailers. I can't say that I've seen them
around,
as
anyone else, living in FLA?


I wonder if this means:
(a) that the state hasn't approved them for manufacture and/or sale of
new
trailers,
(b) that law enforcement will ticket the use of them if they observe
them
on
the highway
(c) both
(d)neither

I would think, in practical terms - (a) only. I wouldn't think a cop
would
distinguish or ticket any form of functioning trailer lights - as long
as
they appear to be functional and adequate for the purpose. JMHO, and
really
I don't know.

I do know that where I live all the traffic lights have switched over to
LED. All new custom emergency vehicles, like fire and EMS trucks, are
spec'ing LED tail lights. For both, they are more expensive up front,
but
felt to be worth it because they are not only less maintenance
intensive,
but felt to be safer because of significantly quicker "light up" when
activated compared to a filament light. I'm seeing more and more
commercial
trucks with LED tail lights as well.

If they're more waterproof (I mean less susceptible to the problems
caused
by submersion), I'll switch next time I need new tail lights in my boat
trailer, regardless of official regulations - back to my opinion above.
--
Cam



Check out SeaSense LED lights. Someone here recommended them to me a
couple
of weeks back. Bought 'em. The internal assembly is potted, meaning that
after the LEDs are assembed and soldered/wired, the back is filled with an
epoxy to completely seal the circuit board. Very nice. The link below is
the
only vendor I found for these lights.

www.unifiedmarine.com/index.html

James, The whole light fixture has to be changed if the bulbs are blown.
"Truck Light" is a brand name and is commonly used in trailer applications.
Any trailer supply store should carry them. Or if you are lucky a local
automotive parts store will have them. Just take the light with you when you
go. I would not recommend buying then from a marina! These are common lights
and they are going to be over-priced at a marina. Just call around to some
local supply houses and you are sure to run across them.
Andy
"James Gemmill" gemmilljim@hotmail,com wrote in message
...
The lights on my boat trailer are sort of built in. They are
installed with a rubber gasket. The fixture itself says Truck Light.
When I unplug it and remove the fixture there seems to be no way to
change a bulb.
Any ideas?

Thanks, I found them at Overton's for about $13. Will check the local
NAPA today.

On Tue, 8 Jun 2004 22:43:04 -0400, "fiddler"
wrote:

James, The whole light fixture has to be changed if the bulbs are blown.
"Truck Light" is a brand name and is commonly used in trailer applications.
Any trailer supply store should carry them. Or if you are lucky a local
automotive parts store will have them. Just take the light with you when you
go. I would not recommend buying then from a marina! These are common lights
and they are going to be over-priced at a marina. Just call around to some
local supply houses and you are sure to run across them.
Andy
"James Gemmill" gemmilljim@hotmail,com wrote in message
.. .
The lights on my boat trailer are sort of built in. They are
installed with a rubber gasket. The fixture itself says Truck Light.
When I unplug it and remove the fixture there seems to be no way to
change a bulb.
Any ideas?

Let me guess, red lens, rubber gastket and three pins on the back.
Check your local truck stop also. Those lights used to be standard on big
rig trailers.

"James Gemmill" gemmilljim@hotmail,com wrote in message
...
Thanks, I found them at Overton's for about $13. Will check the local
NAPA today.

On Tue, 8 Jun 2004 22:43:04 -0400, "fiddler"
wrote:

James, The whole light fixture has to be changed if the bulbs are blown.
"Truck Light" is a brand name and is commonly used in trailer
applications.
Any trailer supply store should carry them. Or if you are lucky a local
automotive parts store will have them. Just take the light with you when
you
go. I would not recommend buying then from a marina! These are common
lights
and they are going to be over-priced at a marina. Just call around to
some
local supply houses and you are sure to run across them.
Andy
"James Gemmill" gemmilljim@hotmail,com wrote in message
.. .
The lights on my boat trailer are sort of built in. They are
installed with a rubber gasket. The fixture itself says Truck Light.
When I unplug it and remove the fixture there seems to be no way to
change a bulb.
Any ideas?