Tailgate LED Third Brake Light

[bdosborn]

I added a third brake light to the Boxcar. Its an LED tailgate light I got from eBay for $41 delivered. It was really easy to install, just stick it on with 3M VHB tape.I had wired both sides of the frame for stop, turn, park and reverse in anticipation of a third brake light. Terminal strips made it really easy.



They come in 60" and 48" widths, this is the 60".



I just wrapped the wires down underneath the frame.



The light also has a white backup LEDs. I added LED reverse lights a little while ago and they aren't very bright. The tailgate light isn't real bright either but every little bit helps. I tried to backup at night without any lights once and it was *really* tough, hopefully the lights will help.

Here's a video of the lights in action:

Tailgate LED Third Brake Light

Bruce

[S. Heisley]

Loved the dancing light show! They look bright enough to me! I doubt you'll ever have to worry about getting rear-ended. People will notice you ahead of them if for no other reason than that your tail lights are so different from the norm! Good job!

[rmclarke]

That is very cool Bruce

I haven't had mine out yet, but I've been thinking that I should add a third brake light cuz my lights are so low.....but I didn't think ahead like you did with the terminal strips

Anyway, I really like your setup

Richard

[bdosborn]

Thanks guys! This is one of the last trailer chores I have left to do this winter. I still need to repack the bearings but then I'm ready for the camping year...

Brucer

[oklahomajewel]

Love it !