Whatever vehicle you own and whatever type of trailer you are towing, safety is always a number one priority. Good visibility is an essential constituent of towing safety as it’s important to make sure other drivers on the road can see your trailer or towed vehicle and are alerted of the next ‘step’ you are going to take. Moreover, proper lighting is required for all types of trailers from campers to boat and horse trailers by federal laws. So towing without trailer lights is not only dangerous, but also illegal.
Today, there is a huge number of trailer lights available on the market, including LED and incandescent ones, so it’s not a big deal to find everything you need to ensure excellent visibility when towing. Magnetic trailer lights provide great lighting while being easy to install. Some of them offer wireless installation, which significantly saves time and effort. All you have to do is attach them to a magnetic surface and you are ready to go.
There is a great variety of magnetic trailer lights offered by aftermarket manufacturers. Some of them are designed to alert other drivers to an emergency situation and provide flash or constant light. The other ones allow a driver to keep towing even when his/her trailer lighting has failed by providing the signal lights and emergency flashers. Those lights are called standard. Magnetic trailer lights feature a base with a magnet with rubber boots to protect the surface of a vehicle or trailer from scratches, so you can be sure that your paint job won’t be damaged.
Every magnetic trailer light kit includes all wiring harnesses required for installation. Some lights have the wiring run underneath a vehicle and plug into a power source, which means you can install them without tapping into your towed vehicle’s electrical system. Magnetic trailer lights can be powered by either AAA batteries or the lithium battery which can be easily recharged via a cigarette lighter charger cord.
These products also differ in bulb type. Commonly, they have a LED or an incandescent light bulb, but you can also find those with a halogen one. As you see, there is a great number of magnetic trailer lights to choose from. So before buying any, you should figure out your towing needs. Keep in mind that whether it’s wireless lights or not, they should be made of quality materials to provide proper visibility and serve you for a long time.
About Andrew Demaree
Andrew Demaree is Bully's resident technical writer and automotive expert. Being SAE certified mechanic, Andrew knows how your vehicle works and how to make it run even smoother. He is also passionate about truck customization and off-roading, so when it comes to adding some style and functionality to your truck, you can rely on Andrew's knowledge.
