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Dale99 · 01-06-2016, 11:40 AM

I have purchased an enclosed trailer and at times am needing some light on the outside of the trailer. Ive ordered the 12X12 recessed buckets for this. I am wondering if I should be adding extra bracing at the top and bottom of these? Or would screw/pop riveting these to the alumn skin be enough? Or one side on the rib, and rest to the trailer skin?

Attached is a pic of what I'm wanting to do. Random pic found on the net, not my work or trailer.

ETsC10 · 01-15-2016, 06:01 PM

I would brace it if for no other reason than to reduce vibration.

Dale99 · 01-15-2016, 07:36 PM

Thanks. I got into the metal last night for a different project. This skin is so thin I think I could fart thru it. Will definitely have to be braced.

BlueJeep · 01-15-2016, 10:14 PM

I considered those for my trailer but didn't get them because they were 110v halogens that take a lot of power. I placed my bet that LED's would keep getting better and cheaper, have you decided what you'll use for lights in it?

01-06-2016, 11:40 AM	#1
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Trailer side mount work light help. I have purchased an enclosed trailer and at times am needing some light on the outside of the trailer. Ive ordered the 12X12 recessed buckets for this. I am wondering if I should be adding extra bracing at the top and bottom of these? Or would screw/pop riveting these to the alumn skin be enough? Or one side on the rib, and rest to the trailer skin? Attached is a pic of what I'm wanting to do. Random pic found on the net, not my work or trailer. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

01-15-2016, 06:01 PM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Trailer side mount work light help. I would brace it if for no other reason than to reduce vibration. __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...

01-15-2016, 07:36 PM	#3
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Trailer side mount work light help. Thanks. I got into the metal last night for a different project. This skin is so thin I think I could fart thru it. Will definitely have to be braced.

01-15-2016, 10:14 PM	#4
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Trailer side mount work light help. I considered those for my trailer but didn't get them because they were 110v halogens that take a lot of power. I placed my bet that LED's would keep getting better and cheaper, have you decided what you'll use for lights in it? __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

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