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Thread: Trailer Rewire - How to install Side Marker Lights ?

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    Re: Trailer Rewire - How to install Side Marker Lights ?

    Quote Originally Posted by smclaren View Post
    #Scottar .... that was the process I was ending up with as well ... bring everything forward and out of the salt. What type of junction box are you using ... got a brand or retailer that I can have a look at ?

    By the way guys ... Im replacing a Hella LED tail light combo which crapped out !!!! Figured that I would rewire while Im at it.

    I really appreciate everyones input.

    Steve
    Nothing fancy Steve. I used an alloy one from Jaycar - bit stronger and won't suffer with UV over time. I fitted individual cable glands for each wire into the bottom end by tapping them rather than just drilling holes and relying on the little plastic nuts. The internal joins I did with solder and then waterproof self amalgamating tape over insulation tape but a barrier strip like you have posted up will work fine too. With your LED light assemblies, just go gentle on tightening the bolts. I tend to use Nylocks and rely on that rather than the bolt being overly tight to stop it coming off. Seen quite a few cracked because the mounting plates are a bit warped from either the welding or galvanizing process.

  2. #17

    Re: Trailer Rewire - How to install Side Marker Lights ?

    Whats good about Scotts method is u dont need to try fit 3-4 wire ends into the 7 pin plug and make it a mess

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  3. #18

    Re: Trailer Rewire - How to install Side Marker Lights ?

    Quote Originally Posted by scottar View Post
    Nothing fancy Steve. I used an alloy one from Jaycar - bit stronger and won't suffer with UV over time. I fitted individual cable glands for each wire into the bottom end by tapping them rather than just drilling holes and relying on the little plastic nuts. The internal joins I did with solder and then waterproof self amalgamating tape over insulation tape but a barrier strip like you have posted up will work fine too. With your LED light assemblies, just go gentle on tightening the bolts. I tend to use Nylocks and rely on that rather than the bolt being overly tight to stop it coming off. Seen quite a few cracked because the mounting plates are a bit warped from either the welding or galvanizing process.
    how about setting up a box then fill with epoxy for 100% waterproofness

  4. #19

    Re: Trailer Rewire - How to install Side Marker Lights ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Crunchy View Post
    how about setting up a box then fill with epoxy for 100% waterproofness
    Mmmm! Defeats the purpose of being able to replace anything.

  5. #20

    Re: Trailer Rewire - How to install Side Marker Lights ?

    Quote Originally Posted by scottar View Post
    Nothing fancy Steve. I used an alloy one from Jaycar - bit stronger and won't suffer with UV over time. I fitted individual cable glands for each wire into the bottom end by tapping them rather than just drilling holes
    Scott, not sure what you meant about "tapping". I checked out those Jaycar barrier strips a week or so ago and when I mentioned that one of the circuits (the power supply for the electric/hudraulic brakes) had 30 amp fuse on it I was told it wouldn't do as only rated to 15 amps.

    Interestingly Jaycar sell virtually no grommets so am interested in your process as there are a number of diffetent sized cables required.
    I have been in the process of going through my wiring as when I had the towbar installed after I bought my vehicle I had the electric controller and anderson plug installed at the same time. The auto electrician just used a standard loom connection and the power supply for the brake system was way too light, no wonder I kept having problems with my brakes. Fixed it by tapping into the Anderson plugs.

    Just something for others to watch out for.

  6. #21

    Re: Trailer Rewire - How to install Side Marker Lights ?

    Hi Guys

    Just closing off this thread.

    I've rewired the entire trailer bringing individual light circuits forward to a junction ... and then from there to an individual lead for connection to the vehicle.

    She's been in the water a couple of times and works well.

    I'll need to get a plastic box to enclose the set up to finalise it ... but happy with the results.

    Thanks to all who contributed to the solution.

    Steve

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  7. #22

    Re: Trailer Rewire - How to install Side Marker Lights ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dignity View Post
    Scott, not sure what you meant about "tapping". I checked out those Jaycar barrier strips a week or so ago and when I mentioned that one of the circuits (the power supply for the electric/hudraulic brakes) had 30 amp fuse on it I was told it wouldn't do as only rated to 15 amps.

    Interestingly Jaycar sell virtually no grommets so am interested in your process as there are a number of diffetent sized cables required.
    I have been in the process of going through my wiring as when I had the towbar installed after I bought my vehicle I had the electric controller and anderson plug installed at the same time. The auto electrician just used a standard loom connection and the power supply for the brake system was way too light, no wonder I kept having problems with my brakes. Fixed it by tapping into the Anderson plugs.

    Just something for others to watch out for.

    I cut the thread into the junction box with the appropriate tap to suit the gland Sam so they screw into the box - not just push through the hole and secure with a nut. It's a far better way of installing cable glands provided the material is thick enough. I usually solder all my connections so they can be waterproofed even though they are in the jbox.

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