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- wanderingaimlesExplorerLED fog lights are great for that, waterproof low power usage and a focused beam. Check any auto parts store to see some for ideas on size and mounting. As to the sides of the trailer, how about a puck light or two, they would also be convenient for outside light when camping.
- NRALIFRExplorerI bought these on Amazon. Used two for BU lights on the camper, one for a rear work light on the tractor, and one for spare.
27 Watt LED Floodlights
:):) - wa8yxmExplorer IIIWhat is the fence in which the gate is made of?
WHat I woudl get is a couple of LED solar powered (or other battery powered if you wish) Fence post (Gate post) toppers.. These replace the cap on the post (Are a cap for the post) if your fence can not use this type well a couple of Solar path lights one on each gate post and one in the center of the gate. Kind of "Lane markers". $1.00 each at Dollar Tree. (The solar path lights). - MEXICOWANDERERExplorerI don't need 3 mile spot visibility when backing up.

White, weatherproof 12 volt 10 watt.
2 on the rear, two beneath. 10' from the hitch angled 45 degrees to the rear.
Impossible to beat, lighting uniformity height and width. - DrewEExplorer IIICan you maybe string up some rope lights along your fence/gate/house? That might be more helpful than lights on the trailer (and might not be; one would have to try it out to see, I think).
At those times when I have to pull into a camp site and it's getting dark, I often put little LED lanterns at key locations to give visible reference points--spots like the corner of the picnic table, the power pedestal, the rock right next to the site's driveway, etc. I find that very helpful under those sorts of circumstances. - steved28ExplorerI found that the better (but more expensive) options are available in a marine store. Look for LED deck lighting. The fixtures seem to be more weather resistant and just plain a better grade/higher quality light.
- jmckelvyExplorerI installed a pair of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IY3YLCI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seem high quality for the price and work nicely. I just wired into the reverse light connection on the 7-pin trailer connector. - T18skyguyExplorerThank you guys for any and all recommendations. I need side illumination even more than straight back. Backing into my property is like threading a needle. Plus I'm 67 and eyes are not as good as they use to be.
- GordonThreeExplorer
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