Nice job. After you first get the lights mounted I would suggest checking the circuit by simply hand twisting the connections together. Once circuit is confirmed, go ahead and install the permanent connections with the heat-shrink connectors.
I just bought the same type of kit for my boat trailer. And this video is going to be very helpful with my installation of the trailer lights. Thank you
@@joecastillomovies check and make sure you have power coming from the vehicle on the flashers and running lights on the vehicle side. Also check connections by giving them a good tug to make sure they are solid. If you do have power coming from the vehicle I’d go to each connection and see where you have lost power from the front to the back.
Thank you! The wire loom is good at chafe points to keep the wire from being cut or from shorting out but not necessary throughout the entire trailer. I didn’t have any issues with that here so it t was not needed.
Awesome video and I have a quick question. I have PVC trailer guide posts and bought a set of LED lights that attach at the very top. I would like these to function with my trailer left and right lights. Any ideas on how I can integrate the wiring so they work properly?
Most of the time those are used instead of the low tail lights. You can wire them into the existing wires going to your current tail lights though. You’ll need to splice into the current wiring. I’m not a fan of cutting and splicing but that would leave you little options. I would put the ground on the bolt just like I did on the current tail light and use a blue butt connector and put the 2 tail light wires in it and crimp. You can put silicone grease or dielectric grease In the connector before you heat shrink to help keep water out and prevent corrosion. The other option is to run the wire all the way back to the tongue of the trailer and tie in up there so the connector are never submerged.
Does it matter on the 2 wires coming from the lights if brown is switched lord just go by the color 9f the wire I didn't see you physically connect the pigtail from the lights to the yellow and the green sorry still confused
If you have new lights your 2 biggest concerns would be 1. A good ground. 2. Getting power to the bulb. Check all of your connections. Make sure your contacts are clean and make sure your connectors are good by tugging on them. It wouldn’t hurt to check your bulb also to make sure it didn’t get jarred loose in shipping. Let me know what you find or if I can help any further.
Not more prone to breaking unless I run into something. At that point my trailer or guides would have hit the object first. The original lights were not available so I got these because the bolt pattern matched up. Still have not had any issues with them.
I ordered a kit from Amazon for my 18ft pontoon trailer the wiring that came off was wesbar but I tried putting the new harness on and it had 2 connector male and female the connected to each other but other end didn’t match up to my truck. I’m pretty sure I got the wrong harness
@@jacobluebbing8933 typically the 2-connector plugs connect the lights to the main harness. The main harness is usually a 4 wire set with a 4 way flat plug, link is below (Amazon). Just make sure you get the correct length. a.co/d/hO6v11Z
I could have replaced just the lights and connected them with butt connectors just like in the video but the kit included new wiring so I chose to replace it all.
Holy shit genius idea taping the new wire to old wire to feed it through the side it needs to go, thats gunna make my re wire job so easy now😅
Awesome. Glad I was able to give helpful advice.
That was a great job thanks for your video because I need to get my trailer replaced the same thing as you doing great video good bless you
Make sure you have three, clean grounds (white wires) on the trailer chassis or the LEDs won’t work right.
GOOD VIDEO AND INSTALLATION WORK. VERY UNDERSTANDABLE. I HAVE TO DO THE SAME THING!
Nice job. After you first get the lights mounted I would suggest checking the circuit by simply hand twisting the connections together. Once circuit is confirmed, go ahead and install the permanent connections with the heat-shrink connectors.
I just bought the same type of kit for my boat trailer. And this video is going to be very helpful with my installation of the trailer lights. Thank you
You’re welcome. These light have been running for over 2 years now and still doing great.
I just installed my trailer lights. Same set up. Breaks work, flashers work but running lights at night don’t. Any thoughts?
@@joecastillomovies check and make sure you have power coming from the vehicle on the flashers and running lights on the vehicle side. Also check connections by giving them a good tug to make sure they are solid. If you do have power coming from the vehicle I’d go to each connection and see where you have lost power from the front to the back.
Best You Tube guide and advise! But How come there wasn’t any Tube Loom used in this installation? Is it even Necessary to use tube loom? Cheers TK
Thank you! The wire loom is good at chafe points to keep the wire from being cut or from shorting out but not necessary throughout the entire trailer. I didn’t have any issues with that here so it t was not needed.
Good stuff taking on the project tomorrow. Thx for sharing.
Great information on wiring the trailer. I too had to splice the wires for them to be long enough to reach the rear of the trailer.
Awesome video and I have a quick question. I have PVC trailer guide posts and bought a set of LED lights that attach at the very top. I would like these to function with my trailer left and right lights. Any ideas on how I can integrate the wiring so they work properly?
Most of the time those are used instead of the low tail lights. You can wire them into the existing wires going to your current tail lights though. You’ll need to splice into the current wiring. I’m not a fan of cutting and splicing but that would leave you little options. I would put the ground on the bolt just like I did on the current tail light and use a blue butt connector and put the 2 tail light wires in it and crimp. You can put silicone grease or dielectric grease In the connector before you heat shrink to help keep water out and prevent corrosion. The other option is to run the wire all the way back to the tongue of the trailer and tie in up there so the connector are never submerged.
Awesome I can't thank you enough for the response
Thanks for the video. I am changing my driver side light today.
Best diy install. I feel confident installing my set of lights on my trailer now. Thanks
You’re welcome. Glad you found it helpful.
Does it matter on the 2 wires coming from the lights if brown is switched lord just go by the color 9f the wire
I didn't see you physically connect the pigtail from the lights to the yellow and the green sorry still confused
Your not the only one !!! Feel like the stupidest person right now which flippin wires am I splicing
Sam here sister!
I replaced my lights with new one brake lights work but my left turn signal not working can anyone give me what to look for?
If you have new lights your 2 biggest concerns would be 1. A good ground. 2. Getting power to the bulb.
Check all of your connections. Make sure your contacts are clean and make sure your connectors are good by tugging on them. It wouldn’t hurt to check your bulb also to make sure it didn’t get jarred loose in shipping. Let me know what you find or if I can help any further.
Thank you
It's a great video. Thanks
So you don’t have to worry about the white ground wire getting wet?
No because the ground wire does not carry any power. You do have to have clean metal surface for it to attach to.
Great video
U guys are losers
Why did you leave the light mounted on the end with some of it hanging past the frame, wouldn't it make it more prone to break?
Not more prone to breaking unless I run into something. At that point my trailer or guides would have hit the object first. The original lights were not available so I got these because the bolt pattern matched up. Still have not had any issues with them.
great video . thank you so much. that's very helpful
Glad you found it helpful. Anything else you want to see let me know and I may be able to walk you though it.
do you recommend a particular light kit?
I don’t have a particular brand I recommend. I do prefer LED as well as looking for a kit with sealed lights to reduce chances of water intrusion.
Where can I purchase this harness?
I bought the entire kit from West Marine. You can probably get them on Amazon also.
@@captleesoutdooradventures7133 with that harness does it only come with 1 connector that goes into truck?
I ordered a kit from Amazon for my 18ft pontoon trailer the wiring that came off was wesbar but I tried putting the new harness on and it had 2 connector male and female the connected to each other but other end didn’t match up to my truck. I’m pretty sure I got the wrong harness
@@jacobluebbing8933 typically the 2-connector plugs connect the lights to the main harness. The main harness is usually a 4 wire set with a 4 way flat plug, link is below (Amazon). Just make sure you get the correct length.
a.co/d/hO6v11Z
Very good job 👍🏼
Thank you.
China parts ?? 😂😬🐭
Think I bought them from west marine so it’s likely.
Did you have to replace all the wires running thru the trailer or could you have only replaced the light itself?
I could have replaced just the lights and connected them with butt connectors just like in the video but the kit included new wiring so I chose to replace it all.