Adding higher, stop and turn signals on tt.
I ordered some LED stop and turn signal lights to mount up high on the rear of the travel trailer. Original plan was to run the wires along the outside surface of the travel trailer. I had planned to ...
Forum Discussion
Before you go drilling holes, it's possible that you may encounter a problem with the lights up that high. The previously quoted Transportation Code statue only requires that a vehicle be equipped with two tail lamps that comply with the outlined regulation. On the other hand, the Texas Administrative Code 37 TAC 23.41(b), the section that regulates vehicle inspection procedures, says:
"Every tail lamp upon every vehicle shall be
located at a height of not more than 72 inches
nor less than 15 inches. Tail lamps are used
only to designate the rear of a vehicle."
Since trailers over 4,500 lbs have to be inspected, you could fail this portion because:
"i. Lamps are not mounted on the same
level and as widely spaced laterally as
practicable. Lamp height requirements
are not met."
With that said, I see lots of racing trailers around the state with multiple tail lamps mounted higher than 6ft similar to what Chris Bryant has. Chances are a cop won't pull you over for it, but it's possible you can run into issues during an inspection.
An alternative idea would be to replace the existing light with new ones then place SOLAS tape on the rear wall. SOLAS tape is some of the brightest reflective tape that you can buy and the marine grade adhesive is good for 10 years. The nice part about SOLAS tape is that you can remain highly visible without drilling holes or worrying about running power. Plus you can put tape wherever you want. The stuff is seriously bright.
"Every tail lamp upon every vehicle shall be
located at a height of not more than 72 inches
nor less than 15 inches. Tail lamps are used
only to designate the rear of a vehicle."
Since trailers over 4,500 lbs have to be inspected, you could fail this portion because:
"i. Lamps are not mounted on the same
level and as widely spaced laterally as
practicable. Lamp height requirements
are not met."
With that said, I see lots of racing trailers around the state with multiple tail lamps mounted higher than 6ft similar to what Chris Bryant has. Chances are a cop won't pull you over for it, but it's possible you can run into issues during an inspection.
An alternative idea would be to replace the existing light with new ones then place SOLAS tape on the rear wall. SOLAS tape is some of the brightest reflective tape that you can buy and the marine grade adhesive is good for 10 years. The nice part about SOLAS tape is that you can remain highly visible without drilling holes or worrying about running power. Plus you can put tape wherever you want. The stuff is seriously bright.
