Boat trailer lights
 

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?

Boat trailer lights
 

For $50, switch to LED's. You won't have to worry about changing bulbs from
then on.


"James Gemmill" gemmilljim@hotmail,com wrote in message
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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?

Boat trailer lights
 

"NOYB" wrote in message
...
For $50, switch to LED's. You won't have to worry about changing bulbs
from
then on.


I paid $70 for mine almost a year ago but my old lights are still working!
Ever since I started disconnecting the wire connection when launching I've
had no shorts or burn outs. I so look forward to installing the LEDs.

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?


"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?

Boat trailer lights
 

I've been using 'em in Florida for over a year and a half.


"mono sect" wrote in message
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"NOYB" wrote in message
...
For $50, switch to LED's. You won't have to worry about changing bulbs
from
then on.


I paid $70 for mine almost a year ago but my old lights are still working!
Ever since I started disconnecting the wire connection when launching I've
had no shorts or burn outs. I so look forward to installing the LEDs.

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?


"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?

Boat trailer lights
 

On Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:20:44 -0400, something compelled "mono
sect" , to say:


"NOYB" wrote in message
...
For $50, switch to LED's. You won't have to worry about changing bulbs
from
then on.


I paid $70 for mine almost a year ago but my old lights are still working!
Ever since I started disconnecting the wire connection when launching I've
had no shorts or burn outs. I so look forward to installing the LEDs.

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?

You're not worried about the DOT. You're worried about a cop.
If you have lights, and they are working, the cop isn't going to
care if they are filament bulbs or LEDs.

The running lights on My Old Boat need to be replaced, and I
found some LEDs that will fit into the old housings. A little
nip, and little snip, and it will be just fine. Is it Coast
Guard Approved? No. Do I care? Hell no.

The standard is that they have to be visible from two miles away,
and mine will be. I can use kerosene lamps if I feel like it.
My LEDs will be just fine.

Boat trailer lights
 

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?

Boat trailer lights
 

"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?

If they are like mine they are sealed and available at various marine supply
outlets for a reasonable cost. The BoatUS catalog has them as item #378620 for
$14.99. I bought one at a marina.

At first I tried to open the damn thing to get to the bulb.

-rick-

Boat trailer lights
 

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.

Boat trailer lights
 

"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.

My car has LED brake lights.

Boat trailer lights
 

"Steve Daniels, Seek of Spam" wrote in message
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On Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:20:44 -0400, something compelled "mono
sect" , to say:


"NOYB" wrote in message
...
For $50, switch to LED's. You won't have to worry about changing bulbs
from
then on.


I paid $70 for mine almost a year ago but my old lights are still
working!
Ever since I started disconnecting the wire connection when launching
I've
had no shorts or burn outs. I so look forward to installing the LEDs.

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?

You're not worried about the DOT. You're worried about a cop.
If you have lights, and they are working, the cop isn't going to
care if they are filament bulbs or LEDs.

Good point, I just may replace them before the weekend.


The running lights on My Old Boat need to be replaced, and I
found some LEDs that will fit into the old housings. A little
nip, and little snip, and it will be just fine. Is it Coast
Guard Approved? No. Do I care? Hell no.

The standard is that they have to be visible from two miles away,
and mine will be. I can use kerosene lamps if I feel like it.
My LEDs will be just fine.