Tail/Brake/Turn Signal Light Assembly Upgrade to LED

[Chateau Duke To Go]

I want to upgrade my tail light assembly to LED. I think it would be best to change the whole assembly as opposed to just swapping bulbs. Can anyone recommend a product and source? I'm fairly handy and I think this should be an easy DIY project. Thanks

[Stan]

I swapped mine out for a kit I purchased on-line. It sits on the outside of the rig and is about 8"X 4" X 3" deep. It has a side running light and one has a clear lens on the bottom to illuminate the license plate. I don't remember the brand but it has worked well for 3-4 years now. I will have to look tomorrow for the paperwork and will post more.

[markandkim]

I can see the benefit of changing out the lamps inside the unit, but I don't see any benefit of changing the trailer lights. What gives?

[rgbeach]

I had problems with the bulb contacts rusting and loosing connections. Gave up cleaning several times a year and ordered a upgrade LED kit from Command Electronics.

[Lloyd]

Originally Posted by rgbeach

I had problems with the bulb contacts rusting and loosing connections. Gave up cleaning several times a year and ordered a upgrade LED kit from Command Electronics.

I did the same thing, for the same reasons.

http://commandelectronics.com/produc...-upgrade-kits/

[Chateau Duke To Go]

Originally Posted by markandkim

I can see the benefit of changing out the lamps inside the unit, but I don't see any benefit of changing the trailer lights. What gives?

In addition to the corrosion issue already noted, LED lights are brighter and draw attention better

[Stan]

As a follow up....I got the Optronics TLL-16RK kit. Weather proof and works well. I swapped it out primarily for the rusty contacts and brightness issues.

[DavisK]

I also upgraded to the Command Electronics kit.

[Chateau Duke To Go]

Thanks guys. The Command electronics kit is exactly what I need. One more question.....can the clearance lights be upgraded with a simple bulb swap since you don't have to worry about the blinking capability for the turn signal?

[rgbeach]

Yes the clearance lights can be upgraded, but make sure you get very short bulbs.