Landing strip LED lights on the trailer

[Bruce]

Are the LED lights white or Amber? Hard to tell from what I see.

They are Amber. They match the trailer side lights perfectly.

 

[David D]

Love this idea @Bruce. I told a buddy I wanted to do this a few weeks ago - so I'm really glad that someone (you) pulled it off. I wanted to do it for the same reasons, and it's not an expensive mod.

Thanks for the discussions on the legal aspects too. I hadn't thought about that.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

They are Amber. They match the trailer side lights perfectly.

Ahhh! In that case, I would think there is no issue whatsoever. Some 18 wheelers are loaded with amber side markers. I've seen some that are so bright it is blinding at night.

 

[Rigger]

Nice Bruce! I did the Boatmate kit last year.

 

[Glassman]

Awesome Bruce!

I'd be happy if my left rear light would just stay lit!

I noticed it was out last year and I bought a replacement capsule....went to install it and the light was working fine. So I threw the capsule back in my tote.

This past weekend I noticed it was out again. I wish I had the replacement with me so I could wave it at the trailer and the light would magically come one!

 

[MOA_Chaser]

This is awesome. I'm tagging it for when a switch is added. Some of those LED kits have a handheld remote... is the range not long enough to be able to activate them from the boat while approaching?

Betcha could wire up a bilge pump float switch pretty easily to make them come on when the trailer's in the water...

ETA: BOOM! Water activated digital switch. I gotta do this.

http://www.supraboats.com/bbs/showthread.php?15707-Trailer-Runway-lights-on-a-digital-bilge-switch

 

[KXCam22]

That switch is a great idea. Cam.

 

[Bruce]

I like the float switch idea. You could grab power from one of the side lights at the rear and install the switch there.

Since my lights are Amber I am going to hope that the brave gentlemen patrolling our highways will see the lights as increasing safety and let me pass.

 

[Scottintexas]

added to the faq

 

[mark_m]

@Bruce I think you are fine according to this link it cites minimum requirements. It says something about state laws too, you may want to inquire with your local DOT

http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/standards/conspicuity/Trlrpstr.html

 

[farrelltravis]

Very neat.

 

[bronze_10]

Hell.. I'm law enforcement and I think I'm gonnna do it with mine! Screw the popo!! Lol. Honestly as long as they are amber and not blindingly bright you will be fine..... where did you buy your supplies bruce?

 

[Bruce]

where did you buy your supplies bruce?

From Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EPZNXNC/ref=yo_ii_img

 

[sysinu]

Don't semi trucks have the same thing lining the side of their trailers? I think as long as they are legal color (amber) they should be fine to be considered running lights.

Edit: guess I should have read the thread first to see everyone else suggesting the same thing .

 

[Rigger]

The Boatmate kit already comes with an water activated switch!

 

[bronze_10]

I just ordered the led running light from the link Bruce posted... can anyone post a link to a kit to change all of the trailer lights to leds? I had no luck searching in the treads for it.

 

[David Hoff]

I replaced the trailer lights on my 2009 MFI trailer with this kit, however this only includes stop/turn and rear running lights. You'd have to order additional lights to replace the running lights up front. It took slightly more work than I'd liked - the bolt hole patterns didn't line up, so I had to drill a few new holes, but the lights are the same dimensions, so they are exact replacements.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016KFY0O

 

[bronze_10]

Cool... txs

 

[Zeus2013]

I wonder if there is a way to mount to the outside edge of the bunks where the hull does not rest.

 

[Bruce]

I wonder if there is a way to mount to the outside edge of the bunks where the hull does not rest.

I considered that but was concerned that the LEDs would not stick to the carpet well.