I wonder

[RUGER]

I wonder if you ran conduit if it would help boat trailer lights work for more than 1 season? :bash: :bash:

Put a new set of LED lights on my trailer a couple years ago.
One side got busted when my son backed into something.
I bought another set of lights, not LED, and replaced the one.
Next season I backed the boat in the shop and hit something. Of course it was the same side as the previous one so I had to buy ANOTHER set of lights. :shock:

I have one amber light on each side of the trailer about half way back.
The one on the passenger side will not work on the way to anywhere. Back the trailer in the water to unload or load the boat and it works perfectly then. :evil:

I noticed the other day when MAN was backing up to pull me out of the water neither side of the lights were working.
I'm like WHAT!!!!!!!!!!

Is it a never ending battle or what?
Any tips? LOL

 

[Aquaholic]

Unplug them when backing in the water... Dielectric grease on all contact points,.

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[Creek]

Unplug them when backing in the water... Dielectric grease on all contact points,.

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Hummm
That sounds like a good idea.

I hope you have better luck this year.

 

[catman529]

Sounds like the ground wire on the amber light isnt making good contact but the water helps to close the circuit. I'm no expert though. I rewired my trailer at least a year ago and never unplug when I back in, no issues yet. My main issue is poor contact on the ball hitch


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[edtcase]

I just reworded a utility trailer replacing every light and the plug. Worked perfect the first time. I should have purchased a lottery ticket.


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[rsimms]

Yes, trailer lights are a never-ending battle. :livid: Get used to it.