Trailer lights

[Trout_Bum]

Hi Folks,

I have a Hornet Trophy on a quintrex trailer similar to the one in the photo attached. I recently went on a trip around north east tassie only to dicover the trailer lights were not working while in the middle of nowehre (read MusselRoe Bay). After replacing the 7 pin connector that had some corrosion, only the brake lights worked. Then after opening them up for a look, found that the brakes lights were sealed perfectly/working and that both indicators were corroded to the point where the LED boards had fallen apart and all wires were disconnected.

I need to replace these as I am heading for two months fishing in two weeks from today. I am reading plenty of talk on various forums about the Hella LEDS. Can someone that has used them recommend which ones to get and perhaps a place to get them from?I live in the country and don't fancy a two hour drive into town to check out what's available. I would rather hear from those that have some experience with them and then simply order them online.

Hope that someone can help me with this.

Cheers TB

[SCOTTYGC]

i replaced mine recently with some very good fully sealed lights off ebay

not sure who the seller was but he had a great range and was reasonable with his postage

i havent had a problem with mine

[Eagle]

I just bought some from where I work. Cant remember the brand but they have a lifetime warranty. Get a system that has a minimum of 8 leds in each section of the light. I am mounting my lights on top of a 2" od pipe that stands 1.3 meters above the frame of the trailer, about 1.5 M above the road. This will keep all the electrics well above the water. The number plate will be mounted verticle (legal here in Qld) under the light.I will be replacing all the wiring with new stuff. The two vertical bars (wrapped in a soft foam) will be a great help when reversing down the ramp and guiding the boat back onto the trailer. Watch this space for photos later to show how I did it. I'm fed up with corroded wiring and failed lights. This new arrangement should fix it properly.
Eagle

[dnej]

http://www.ledautolamps.com/product-details.php?pid=111

Try this site.I find this brand very good.
David

[Trout_Bum]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the feedback. Have no time to spare as I need to get on the road for an upcoming trip and so sourced out some of the almost impossible to find Hella 2379s. Got em at a good price too because not many people are buying them due to the cost.

http://db.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalogue.pl?flcmd=preview&flmaint=2133

Now just have to make them as much of a bitch to get off as possible and park it very publicly as often as I can.

Cheers
Antony

PS- Eagle - looking forward to see what you come up with - I may be paying you royalties for theft of your idea!!!!