Recently got some info from Gard on wire size for my load light install but has anybody installed load lights on a newer model Featherlite. Sure seems like there's not much area to bolt them on. I want to put one in the back and I wanted to put one on each side about in the middle area.
Posted 2008-04-21 9:23 AM (#82351 - in reply to #82333) Subject: RE: Featherlite load lights
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
I've never installed load lights on a Featherlight, but I can offer some general ideas.
Usually you do not want the lights mounted on the roof areas because of potential damage by tree limbs etc. Any light mounted so that it sits above the roof line can be subject to this damage. If you have never had an issue with vent caps and air conditioning covers being broken, then this is a moot point.
On some trailers, the curved metal transition pieces that connect the horizontal roof, to the vertical side pieces, are in themselves, not structurally sound enough to support a light. Some are a light gauge metal and will easily bend.
On a trailer with an exposed framework, it is best to drill through the structure. This will ensure an adequate mounting point, that will be rigid and strong enough to support the lights when the trailer is at speed.
Featherlite load lights
