View Full Version : LED trailer lights-are there good and bad ?
fatboy
10-12-2003, 06:57 PM
Fella's I'm getting tired of having the standard tail lights on my shorelander go bad. rusty sockets and all. Think I will pick up some of the led tail lights and change them out.Are there good and bad brands and types of led lights ? Any trouble with led ?
I changed my trailer to LED lights and have had no problems at all
I got mine from Cabela's
rebs
bountyhunters
10-13-2003, 05:50 AM
I got mine off ebay work great no problems.jim, cut my old wires and shrink tubed them back on .
Same here for Cabela’s. Once I went to LED, I have not changed a single one. That was two seasons ago. I was usually changing a couple of running lights and a taillight some time each season. Don't expect to get away totally from corrosion ...the splices (tail lights) and push on's (running lights) will need a good coating of rust inhibitor or liquid tape. Aside from that, I do not unplug my lights anymore when I load/unload. Enjoy…
MDT
The Great Guide
10-13-2003, 11:59 AM
Go with the LED's. We've got over 100 vehicles in our fleet and all have LED on the rear, sides and top markers. We never replace light bulbs or sockets anymore.
TGG
pwrfshn
10-13-2003, 12:56 PM
Been using LEDs on one side all year and they work great. I'll be changing the other side when I have time.
Got mine at Autozone.
Good luck,
Schnauzer
10-14-2003, 11:15 AM
Of course the question that pops into my head is "Why doesn't Shoreland'r put LED tail lights on in the first place?"
I guess it just makes too much sense. I plan to replace my tail lights too. I go through new bulbs like popcorn, regardless if I unplug the lights before launching or not.
bladerunner
10-14-2003, 09:27 PM
New standard for tractor-trailer manufaturers are the LED lights. 5x brighter than standard 12v bulbs & 50x the life expectancy. More resilient to impacts than standard lights also. Pricey when replacement is necessary though, but worth the switch.
bladerunner
10-14-2003, 09:32 PM
Too expensive for OEM installation, that's what after-market is for.
Calif Bill
10-15-2003, 12:24 AM
I bought the set from BPS. About $36 + shipping. I also launch in sallt water, and the lights are working great 9 months later. Bought the side marker lights separate. do not come in the kit from BPS. I think Wal-mart carrys them.
Bill
Rigger
10-15-2003, 03:33 AM
I Called them was told that there is no demand for LED lights. I to have had it with there so called water proof lights.
Rigger