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GloLight Thinline LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light - Submersible - Rectangle - Amber Lens
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GloLight Thinline LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light - Submersible - Rectangle - Amber Lens

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3-7/8" x 1-1/4" x 7/8". Waterproof, LED trailer light serves as a side marker light or a clearance light. GloLight lens creates a solid panel of light. Wiring and bracket (sold separately) for installation. P2 rated. 10 Diodes. Great Prices for the best trailer lights from Optronics. GloLight Thinline LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light - Submersible - Rectangle - Amber Lens part number MCL165AB can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Optronics Trailer Lights - MCL165AB

  • Clearance Lights
  • Rectangle
  • LED Light
  • Amber
  • 3-7/8L x 1-1/4W Inch
  • Surface Mount
  • Rear Clearance
  • Side Marker
  • Submersible Lights
  • Optronics

3-7/8" x 1-1/4" x 7/8". Waterproof, LED trailer light serves as a side marker light or a clearance light. GloLight lens creates a solid panel of light. Wiring and bracket (sold separately) for installation. P2 rated. 10 Diodes.


Features:

  • Rectangular trailer light can function as both a clearance light and a side marker light when properly mounted
  • Thinline Series has a low profile so that light can fit in tight spaces
  • GloLight lens creates a solid light pattern with a smooth appearance
  • Sonically sealed, waterproof housing and lens unit is submersible
  • Durable surface-mount technology (SMT) construction of LED circuit board
    • Better withstands shock and vibration
    • Allows for improved heat distribution
  • LEDs make great replacements for incandescent lights
    • Last 50 times longer
    • More efficient - provide brighter light with less power output
    • No bulbs to replace - no brittle filaments
  • Amber lens over white LEDs
  • Durable polycarbonate housing and acrylic lens
  • Requires wiring and mounting bracket (sold separately) for installation
  • P2 rated


Specs:

  • Quantity: 1 clearance/marker light
  • Diodes: 10
  • Dimensions: 3-7/8" long x 1-1/4" tall x 7/8" deep
  • Power draw at 12.8 volts: 0.09 amps
  • Lifetime warranty on LEDs


MCL165 Series Dimensions

Innovative GloLight Design

This amber LED light serves as either a side marker light or a clearance light. The light gives your truck or trailer a distinctive look that's completely street legal. This Optronics GloLight has a unique solid light pattern when lit, so your lights stand out from the rest. Optronics GloLights are a great way to add both style and value to your truck or trailer.


Sonically Sealed, Waterproof Trailer Light

The waterproof construction of this light makes it ideal for use on trailers that may be submerged, like a boat trailer. The housing and lens are sonically sealed together to create a single unit, which means that water will not get into the light and damage the diodes or circuit board.


LEDs vs. Incandescent Lights

The long-lasting, cool-burning LEDs make this light the perfect replacement for incandescent trailer lighting. LED lights are more efficient, use less power, and last much longer than incandescent lights.


P2-Rated Lights

Diagram of light spread for P2 rated light

A P2-rated light produces a 45-degree angle of light to either side of its centerline for a total of 90 degrees of coverage. This beam pattern can be seen straight on, but it cannot be seen clearly from the side. So this type of light can be used as either a side marker light or a clearance light, but it cannot function as both. If you need both functions, then you must install 2 separate lights on your trailer - one as a front or rear clearance light and one as a side marker light.


Surface-Mount Light

Surface mount light

Surface-mount lights install flat against the surface of the trailer, so a hole does not need to be cut into the trailer for the light. This type of light is installed using a flange or bracket that has mounting holes. And mounting hardware is used to secure the light to the trailer.



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GloLight Thinline LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light - Submersible - Rectangle - Amber Lens - MCL165AB

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (210 Customer Reviews)

3-7/8" x 1-1/4" x 7/8". Waterproof, LED trailer light serves as a side marker light or a clearance light. GloLight lens creates a solid panel of light. Wiring and bracket (sold separately) for installation. P2 rated. 10 Diodes.

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I spent a lot of time on the internet looking for bright LED clearance lights. I happened upon these GloLight marker lights. I was a little hesitant but have been nothing but pleased. The lights seem to be of sufficient build to keep the water out for years to come. Many LED lights put light out in a straight patter I wanted a light that gave general area lighting and this fits the bill. I drive a lot in the pitch black. It is nice to be able to clearly see where my trailer is at at all times. I would definitely purchase these lights again. I purchased the amber as well as red marker lights. I also purchased the tail markers and the effect was dramatic. Way brighter than the old LEDs I had on it.



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Ordered led lights to replace all the lighting on my triaxle trailer. Parts arrived sooner than expected and were a terrific upgrade. I had an issue with one taillight. The item was replaced at no charge, no hassle, no questions asked. Fantastic customer service.



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Everything was just what I needed and on time packaging was great and shiped on time



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Trying to swap out my trailer lights to LED, so the draw on the battery is minimal. There are so many variations on the solid color, I had to measure and keep measuring. The solids have 10 Led’s But no such luck is it’s the fender lights that are both amber and red. I guess one company can’t do it all.
It would be great to include the mounting plates, especially at this price. And also to sell multi packs of two or three. I only need two amber and two fender dual color, but need seven red.
Shipping was sort of slow compared to today’s shipping speeds. Back in the day it would have been speedy. Times they are a changing. Packaging was weak. Each light has a plastic bag, but maybe only two were still in the bag. Maybe some sort of sealed plastic bag would have been smart.
I’m guessing these will work fine. I thought we had to be careful of the Positive and Neutral leads for LED lights because we can damage them if they go on backwards. I guess we shall find out.
Thanks etrailer for actually having this product with such extensive documentation and videos. Other websites ain’t got nothin on you.

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Rachael H.

6/6/2019

We do have several light bracket options linked at the bottom of each product page for each light. There are different configurations, and colors to suite your specific needs. At this time we do not offer these lights in a multi-pack configuration.

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Jerome

6/5/2020

Even though exactly the same size as the original lights, they dont want to clip onto the brackets well and start to slip off. They are slightly larger than the bracket, making it hard to stay in place. None have fallen off yet, but are not seated well. I suggest getting the brackets with each light, but of course that will raise the price of a simple little light and also the labor involved.



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Some of THE BEST lighting elements I have ever bought. Would I buy more? You bet!



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I have a 2004 haulmark 8.5x24 and had a difficult time finding these replacement lenses. I was very happy to find them in an LED version. Installation was relatively easy; however, the metal pan head screws used to install the original light bases were too tall for these lenses, and I had to grind them down in order to get these lenses to snap into place. These lenses appear to be made well and I hope they will stand up to ultraviolet light without fading. Very pleased.

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Kevin H.

6/6/2017

After a year, these lights are proving durable. Very pleased.



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they match perfectly

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Richard

6/10/2024

Excellent



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nice light, don't forget the mounting b racket



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Fast delivery.



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Excellent replacement for the OE incandescent lights on a 1997 Ram. Fair price; reasonably fast shipping and delivery.



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We replaced all of the clearance lights on our 3 horse Exiss Trailer with the LED lights last year. Installation was easy and the illumination was much brighter. We are very happy with these lights.



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Love these lights. They are bright and work well for markers, and for corner position lights. They clip into the base securely. Had mine on for a year, never lost or had to replace on. I also bought a couple extra just in case needed. I still have the extras in the box in the back of the truck. Very Nice.



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Ordered new red & yellow led signal markers and a new lid for the trailer. All arrived in 3-4 days and all the old Lights’s swapped out easy. Trailer looks new!



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Great service and delivery...ordered a few clearance lights for my trailer.
Will use this site for parts the local RV place doesn't carry.



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I like this new style light from Optronics. Can’t wait to see how they look at night. I will say that some don’t seemed to be manufactured to consistent specs, some (very few) are nearly impossible to snap into the brackets with a reasonable amount of force. Others pop in easily, still a good value for the price point.



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The etrailer products are sold at a fair price . The quality of their products is well above average and I will go back to this online company time and time again



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Awesome service!!



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I have found that the LEDs burn out much quicker than the incandescent bulbs, but because the LEDs burn out one at a time, I get about the same amount of use. The burn out may be because my alternator puts out nearly 15 volts which exceeds the capacity of the LED. I like the LED light because it is much brighter, even with burned out LEDs.



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Replacement trailer marker lights seem to be good. Don't know for sure as we only use the trailer occasionally.



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Excellent response. Fast delivery. Product reviews are spot on. Quality products. Can't go wrong with e Trailer.



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Just as described



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A perfect fit! Provides great light for my trailer step.



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etrailer sucks at shipping speed and customer follow up.



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It was exactly what I needed!



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Great product very quality. Lots of light very impressive click together great. Had bought others from super bright LEDs that were trash compared to these

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Cody

1/14/2019

So far they have been great. Way better quality and brightness than you get from other places.


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