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Trailer plate light

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by rolloverdude, Oct 25, 2019.

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  1. Oct 25, 2019 #1
    rolloverdude

    rolloverdude Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys, i am in a situation where I have to pick up a trailer in the middle of the night and sometimes trailers don't have working license plate lights. I am wondering if there is anything on the market like a magnetic portable lights that i could attach near the plates or what is your fix? Thanks.
     
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  3. Oct 25, 2019 #2
    Bean Jr.

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    If not, you should patent it!
     
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  4. Oct 25, 2019 #3
    Mike250rs

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    If I can fix it I will. If not, note it on the pre trip inspection and head down the road.
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2019 #4
    rolloverdude

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    Oh ok, I didn't know you could do that. but still inviting the men to your life is no good, he may start to look around.
     
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  7. Oct 25, 2019 #5
    Mike250rs

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    It can and will, but you are taking it to a repair facility correct?
     
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  8. Oct 25, 2019 #6
    rolloverdude

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    Not at 3 am in the morning.. so how many times can you write down the same defects on the trip inspection paperwork or is it indefinite?
     
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  9. Oct 25, 2019 #7
    rolloverdude

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    That quick fix has to be a no go from DOT, as someone mentioned, if is on the truck it must work..
     
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  10. Oct 25, 2019 #8
    misterG

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    spare bulbs is part of your pretrip.
     
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  11. Oct 25, 2019 #9
    Cattleman84

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    I carry a spare light or 2 a small roll of electrical wire and various crimp or solder connectors as well as heat shrink. A cheap test light and multi-meter also help ALOT with diagnosing light problems.
     
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  12. Oct 25, 2019 #10
    FLHT

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    Call a mechanic at 3 am may be just what the trailers owner needs.
    The bill should make the point that the lights need to work.
     
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