What are the lights on the side of a trailer called?

Clearance lights, intended to alert drivers to the width of your trailer, are required on each side and should be placed as far outboard as possible (generally on the trailer fenders).

Do trailer lights have to be grounded to the frame?

Each lamp needs to be grounded either through its mounting studs being in direct contact with the trailer frame or by having a jumper wire ran from the lamp to the trailer frame. Ground the trailer connector at the front of the trailer, which will use the trailer frame as a ground wire.

How many lights can you put on a trailer?

Lighting. A trailer must have at least one red light attached to the back that lights up when the brakes are applied. Trailers also are required to have rear lights, parking lights, turn-signal lights, hazard lights and stop lamps. All lights must be visible to the human eye from 500 feet away at night.

Do you have to have marker lights on a trailer?

If your trailer is less than 6′ long, you do not need to have front side marker lights or front side marker reflectors. If your trailer is less than 30″ wide, you only need to have 1 brake light, 1 tail light, and 1 rear reflector.

Where do side marker lights go on trailer?

For front side marker lights you must have one on each side of your trailer and as far toward the front of trailer as possible. These too must be 15 inches or more above the ground. So, yes, you can mount them about 14 inches above the bottom edge of your trailer.

Can you mix LED and regular lights on a trailer?

It is not recommended to mix LEDs with incandescent lights on a trailer. The problem is the amount of power required by each type. LEDs require much less power than incandescents. If one of each where on the same circuit, the draw from the incandescents could damage the LEDs.

Do trailers need number plate lights?

You need auxiliary plates if the caravan, trailer, bike rack or vehicle you’re towing covers your rear number plate. Auxiliary plates are marked with ‘NSW – Auxiliary’ and have black characters with a white background.

Where do you put marker lights on a trailer?

For rear side marker lights you must have one on each side of your trailer and as far toward the rear of trailer as possible. They will need to be 15 inches or more above the ground. For front side marker lights you must have one on each side of your trailer and as far toward the front of trailer as possible.