Show me your tail...lights

[saltydawg]

I am trying to figure out what tail lights I want to get. I found one on amazon I like, really like. Its just way to big 13.4 by 6.1. Or am I being to sensitive about size, my camper will be on big tires, expo type looking I like the metal cage, I like the look. I dont what them so dam big and I dont want the reverse, which I can either dye it another color or just not hook up.

https://www.amazon.com/Partsam-Trailer- ... ve&sr=1-29

Show me you butts, trailer butts

[Mr. Lahey]

My teardrop lites:

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Lites I will be reusing from a salvaged pop up on a new standie canned ham build: These are big as well.

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As far as making your choice I'd buy those eBay lites you like. Give them a try. Return if you must. When possible always try to use what you like.

[tony.latham]

I'm a big believer in third brake lights --there's something to be said for eye-ball high waring lights. I use the four-wire units that are also turn indicators.



T

[working on it]

I'm a big believer in third brake lights --there's something to be said for eye-ball high warning lights. I use the four-wire units that are also turn indicators.



T

* I agree with Tony about visible rear lighting, though my version is not as attractive as his teardrop, but it still provides the desired effect.

* My trailer, though painted a semi-reflective silver on the hatch (and roof & front slope) wasn't as visible at night as I would've liked, so at first, I added more reflectors. Then, two more small, rear, (powered) running lights. Then, a trailer-wide rear conspicuity strip. Maybe I should've replaced the original lights with larger brighter ones, but the trailer already had some...and I was on a budget. And, my trailer is a series of ad hoc modifications anyway, so why not add-on as needed?

* Later, I made my own license plate frame, mounted midway up my hatch, for greater visibility (reflectivity), and used a large LED license light, with two additional LEDs, to boot. Finally, I added a "line of fire" LED light strip, with running-brake-sequential turn signals functions, as high up as I could, for better visibility I had always liked the old Thunderbird with sequential turn signals, and there are many cars with them, now, so, why not my trailer? They are very noticeable at night.

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[Tom&Shelly]

The Benroy design we chose has a large vertical flat area on the back, and we decided these triple lights worked well there. Since they have separate brake and turn signals, I had to put a converter (from e-trailer) in the hatch. These are nice bright LED lights, but they don't reflect real well, and they don't have built in side marker lights. Our plan is to install conspicuity tape along the black trailer frame. I also put the red side marker lights up high above the spare tire so they will be visible (and they do reflect, as does the 3rd brake light). They're probably about eye level for most drivers.

We decided to off-set the license plate so we won't scrape our knuckles against it when trying to find the hatch handle in the dark. (Illinois plate is just for sizing--haven't lived there in almost 30 years.)

Tom

[bdosborn]

Ha! Great minds think alike.



Bruce

[saltydawg]

Tom Thanks for your pics eps. They are a larger light, and that is what I needed to see.

Bruce your rhythm is off.

[philpom]

This was a helpful thread and provided some good food for thought. My current plan is to use the light kit my trailer kit came with but in alternative mounting locations. I have thought about a third tail light for the extra visibility. The light kit is LED and pretty bright although it won't flush mount. Perhaps I'll shop around and investigate more.

[pchast]

I could have moved the third brake lights higher...........

[Tom&Shelly]

Tom Thanks for your pics eps. They are a larger light, and that is what I needed to see.

Glad I could help!

Here is the model of 2 to 3 taillight converter I used (to separate the orange turn signals from the red brake lights)

https://www.towuniverse.com/Tekonsha-2- ... gINWvD_BwE

I think I bought it at e-trailer, or Amazon, not this place, though. Tekonsha says (or at least used to say) it only works with incandescent lights, but it works with LEDs with no problems.

Tom

[saltydawg]

I will be using my toyota truck so it has separate turn wires already.

[GTS225]

These are the pair I intend on using when I get to that point in my build, but that'll most likely be next year.
Right now, my household is in full hospice mode.

Roger

Glass lenses, about 6.5" tall by 10" wide. 50's vintage firetruck lighting.

[aggie79]

Don't have a full on rear view picture, but here's what I used:



They are reproduction 1938-39 Ford Zephyr LED tail lights.

[noseoil]

These are the brake lights on our teardrop, they were mounted on the frame & I had to open the brackets as they were forward about a foot with the added foot on the frame.


Back-up lights, 3rd brake light & license plate light are all on the hatch.

[OP827]

tail lights are from here