Almost everyone with a fishing boat has either gotten it wet already or will in the near future. But one of the most aggravating aspects of pulling a boat is the unreliability of trailer lights, especially when they are a necessary safety item. I have never owned a boat trailer, or any trailer for that matter, that didn’t eventually have light problems. Ironically it was always at the most inopportune time, like when I’m ready to leave on a trip. Even though everything was checked the evening before, it seems like gremlins would somehow crawl into the wiring during the night. Sometimes problems were fixed in minutes and other times end up with the entire wiring system being ripped out then replaced. But since then I’ve learned a few things.
Trailer Lights 101
Trailer Lights 101
Trailer Lights 101
Almost everyone with a fishing boat has either gotten it wet already or will in the near future. But one of the most aggravating aspects of pulling a boat is the unreliability of trailer lights, especially when they are a necessary safety item. I have never owned a boat trailer, or any trailer for that matter, that didn’t eventually have light problems. Ironically it was always at the most inopportune time, like when I’m ready to leave on a trip. Even though everything was checked the evening before, it seems like gremlins would somehow crawl into the wiring during the night. Sometimes problems were fixed in minutes and other times end up with the entire wiring system being ripped out then replaced. But since then I’ve learned a few things.