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
...
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
...

"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
...
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.

Boat trailer lights
 

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?

Boat trailer lights
 

"NOYB" wrote in message ...
I've been using 'em in Florida for over a year and a half.

So....that automatically makes them FDOT approved?

Boat trailer lights
 

"NOYB" wrote in message ...
"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.

Does THAT make them FDOT approved?

Boat trailer lights
 

"basskisser" wrote in message
om...
"NOYB" wrote in message
...
I've been using 'em in Florida for over a year and a half.

So....that automatically makes them FDOT approved?

Who cares!

Boat trailer lights
 

"basskisser" wrote in message
om...
"NOYB" wrote in message
...
"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.

Does THAT make them FDOT approved?

Yes.

Boat trailer lights
 

Does THAT make them FDOT approved?

If they are not then the police will sure be busy stopping them!
They will have to stop a BUNCH of them. Many new cars have LED tail lights
from the factory. They are simply superior to filament bulbs.
Show me a citation.

Boat trailer lights
 

"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

Boat trailer lights
 

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?

Boat trailer lights
 

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

Boat trailer lights
 

Thanks all. Found 'em at Walmart for $10.99. Pakckage includes
gasket, light and new plug.

On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:13:46 -0500, "Andy K."
wrote:

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?

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.

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

Boat trailer lights
 

"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

Boat trailer lights
 

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...


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


Are they FDOT approved? ;-)

Boat trailer lights
 

"NOYB" wrote in message
...

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...


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


Are they FDOT approved? ;-)



Only if the approval process doesn't require your people to read, or deal
with punch cards.

Boat trailer lights
 

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...

"NOYB" wrote in message
...

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...


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


Are they FDOT approved? ;-)



Only if the approval process doesn't require your people to read, or deal
with punch cards.

*My* people are on the West coast of Florida. We read and punch chads just
fine.

Boat trailer lights
 

NOYB,
Who cares if their DOT approved, do YOU approve. :-)
Paul

"NOYB" wrote in message
...

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...


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


Are they FDOT approved? ;-)

Boat trailer lights
 

"NOYB" wrote in message
link.net...

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...

"NOYB" wrote in message
...

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...


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


Are they FDOT approved? ;-)



Only if the approval process doesn't require your people to read, or
deal
with punch cards.

*My* people are on the West coast of Florida. We read and punch chads
just
fine.

It's the 'Liberally' challenged in Miami/Dade he's speaking of

Boat trailer lights
 

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



"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...

"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

Boat trailer lights
 

"James Gemmill" gemmilljim@hotmail,com wrote in message
...
Thanks all. Found 'em at Walmart for $10.99. Pakckage includes
gasket, light and new plug.

Went conventional huh?



On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:13:46 -0500, "Andy K."
wrote:

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?