I'd say count on about 12-16 hours if you want a quality job. I'm talking correctly mounted, wires routed nicely, harnesses built properly (quality wire, heat shrink, loom, etc).
I've never looked around inside a van so have no idea how labour intensive it'd be to properly route the wiring.
Trailer marker lighting question
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by RubyEagle, Aug 11, 2020.
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Sounds like LOTS of measuring, math, marking, drilling, screwing, splicing, soldering, heat shrink tubing, ladder moving. In order to do it PROPERLY, it could take a few days. Good luck!RubyEagle Thanks this.
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A Model......sounds like we are on the same page!

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I've done a ton of wiring. Trouble is everybody wants top quality work but not the cost associated with it. Quality takes time.wis bang Thanks this.
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I spent 25 years in the Construction industry. I would always ask my customers, "Do you want I done cheap, or do you want it done right?" You can't get both at the same time!AModelCat Thanks this.
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The question is, why?
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This guy had a ton of lights added to his trailer. Send him a message Inquiring, maybe he will respond and tell you the shop and price. Looks good with all those lights.RubyEagle Thanks this.
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Thanks guys. Yeah l was thinking of buying that van in my first post. It is a Utility 4000 Owner Operator Spec. Factory installed lights. As for the harnesses Grand General and United Pacific sell rolls of wiring with two or three prong female connections every 12"- 36" depending on what you want. So that would save alot of work.
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When it comes to lights it’s easier and cheaper to order the trailer with the lights you want. The labor is what will get you when you add them after the fact.
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Problem is getting someone else to take all the necessary care for one.
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Yes sir. It's just the van l bought was $24,000 vs $39,000 for the new Utility. I believe instead of every three feet l will add marker lights every six feet. I see alot of Reefers like that. I was considering doing it myself yet if l pay someone that helps at the end of the year. I will use high quality lights and keep extras on the truck.
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