I had looked at those too, but settled for a set from Harbor Freight, had a
nice set of submersible LED on sale for $39.99. I'll be putting those on
this weekend. One thing I did note that the ground is on of the bolts that
is used to connect the light units to the trailer frame - guess I'll be
making sure that those connections are clean and that my frame ground is
clean too.




-----Original Message-----
From: beachcats@yahoogroups.com [mailto:beachcats@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Damon Linkous
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 7:14 PM
To: beachcats@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [beachcats] Help: Waterproof trailer wiring



I'm in the same boat

My trailer has a lot of lights, the full set for (Over 80", legal 50
states), four side markers, turn/running, and center light bar. On a
standard four wire hookup that is a lot of splices. Looks to be a
factory setup (Is it, Kenny?) but after thousands of miles on the road
I'm having trouble. The brake lights and turn signals work, but none
of the other lights, including running lights, work.

Diagnosing this is a hassle, I've checked/removed/replaced every
ground (usually the problem on trailers), and replaced all the bulbs
with no luck.

I'm considering stripping it all out and replacing it with this kit
from West Marine
http://tinyurl. <http://tinyurl.com/6dr5w9> com/6dr5w9

It has all LED lights and waterproof connectors, but pricey at $250.

Damon Linkous
Hobie 18 Magnum 1992
Memphis, Tennessee
http://www.TheBeach <http://www.TheBeachcats.com> cats.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "trainingmarines" <trainingmarines@ <mailto:trainingmarines%40yahoo.com> yahoo.com>
To: <beachcats@yahoogrou <mailto:beachcats%40yahoogroups.com> ps.com>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 3:58 PM
Subject: [beachcats] Help: Waterproof trailer wiring

> My trailer wiring can use replacing. It appears that whomever wired
> the lights on this trailer did not do so with reliability or
> longevity in mind. Bare, twisted wired are oxidized or corroding,
> extra slices go nowhere, nothing is sealed, etc.
> So I plan to replace all the wiring on the trailer, along with the
> lights.
>
> I have some experience with wiring and electronics. Wiring trailer
> lights should be an easy, basic task.
> But I would prefer asking some questions of others first, before I
> start. I'm sure at least some of you have tackled this at least
> once
> or more times.
>
> I see that the wiring kits and the complete kits (with wiring and
> lights) include some wire splicing hardware, that allows you to
> branch an additional wire off from the one you attach it to. And
> crimp connectors for joining or plugging two wires together.
> The problem I see is that the splicing hardware, as well as the
> other
> pieces, do not seal the connections, nor the wire where these
> connections are made, from water, especially salt water.
> I want every wire, where the cover/insulation is cut or removed, to
> be waterproof. (If salt water gets on the bare wire and under the
> insulation, the wire will corrode and be ruined.)
> I know I can solder every splice, but the wire will still be exposed
> to water.
> Tape and heat shrink tubing can replace insulation, but may not
> protect wiring from any water from entering.
>
> Please tell me what you use, that prevents all water (and salt
> water)
> from coming in contact with any bare water and getting under any
> wire
> covers/insulation.
>
> Thanks to all in advance.
> Marshall
>
>
>
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