PIPE-LIGHT - General Information
Cut Guide On Posts
6” MAX
6”
MAX
Insert either
Incandescent
or LED
Pipe-Lights.
Highly Visible,
More Reliable
Lighting for Your Trailer
Attach provided
10’ wire leads
Insert Guide-on
Top Caps into
Pipe-Lights
Pipe-Lights are manufactured to be installed onto existing 2” PVC Guide-on’s and wired into
existing trailer wiring so as to provide high visibility, unobstructed, tail, stop and turn
signal lighting. They are not intended to replace existing trailer lighting, which may provide
lighting and reflectors that may be required by law. We do manufacture kits that include
complete, required trailer lighting. www.pipe-light.com
Pipe-Light solves the problems of trailer frame mounted lighting that is difficult to see due to
obstructions mounted on boats.
Pipe-Lights should not get submersed during boat launching and retrieval, thus providing
longer lasting, more dependable lighting.
Pipe-Lights are available in Incandescent and LED styles and are easy to install.
DETAILED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - # 1018 & # 1019
Supplies required for installation include, PVC pipe cutter or hack saw, PVC glue, tape, tape
measure, drill with 1/8” bit, and screwdriver. Wire fasteners are supplied in Pipe-Light kits.
Pipe-Lights should only be installed by those qualified to work with PVC pipe, 12 volt wiring,
electric drills and hand tools.
Before beginning assembly, it is essential to be certain the existing PVC posts cannot turn on
the metal shafts onto which they are assembled. If the PVC swivels, bolt them to the metal
shafts using a drill and appropriate sized bolts.
Most guide-on’s have a cap on the top,which you will use to complete the installation. You will
need to leave at least 3” of the PVC pipe remaining secured into the PVC cap to later insert
into the top of Pipe-Light.
Determine the height you desire Pipe Light to be located on your guide-on and mark it for
cutting. (Federal Regulations require no higher than 72” from the ground) Pipe-Light housing
total length is 10”, and the top of the guide-on post will insert 2” into the bottom of Pipe-Light.
(Federal lighting equipment regulations can be viewed on the internet at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa)
Cut the PVC pipe.
Form # PL-04
(Installation instructions continued on back)
Updated 12-07
Insert the Pipe-Light wiring down through the PVC post and through the guide post bracket to
a point where you can connect it to your existing wiring.
Slide Pipe-Light housing onto PVC pipe.
Wire your Pipe-Lights into your trailer wiring harness. White wire for ground, black or brown
wire for tail lights, (usually connected to a brown wire) red or green wire for stop/turn signal
lights. (usually connected to Yellow - left side -- and green on right side - looking at the trailer
from the rear) Check tail, stop and turn functions to be certain lights are functioning properly.
Cut the remaining piece of PVC pipe (the one with the cap) to the desired length
(no more than 6”) and insert it into the top of the Pipe-Light housing.
Align and glue the Pipe-Light housing into place onto the PVC post, being certain the light
lens faces to the rear of the trailer. Glue the top post cap into the top of Pipe Light, making
certain the existing PVC pipe is glued into the cap. If your guide-on’s do not have post caps,
you should obtain and install them, so the lights are not subjected to rain and debris.
To further secure Pipe-Lights to posts, using a 1/8” drill bit, drill a hole through the Pipe-Light
housing and into the PVC pole toward the bottom of the Pipe-Light housing and also drill one
similar hole toward the top of the Pipe-Light housing - both on the side opposite of the light
lens. Install the screws provided.
(Be careful not to drill into the wires inside the guide on post)
Check tail, stop and turn functions to be certain lights are functioning properly.
Pipe-Light - Light Replacement
The bulb in this light is not replaceable. If the light needs replacement, it can be easily purchased at Boating
Accessory stores, R V stores and Auto Parts stores at a reasonable cost.
Insert a small blade screwdriver between the top of the red lens and the black grommet and pry up with the
screwdriver handle and the light will slide out of the grommet.
Temporarily secure the wires to the guide on post using tape or tie wrap.
Pry wiring plug from light - or if direct wired, cut wires close to light housing that is being replaced.
Insert wiring plug into new light - or if direct wired, attach the 3 wires from the replacement light to the wiring
harness using wiring connectors white to white,
black or brown to black or brown (tail)
red or green to red or green (stop/turn)
Check tail, stop and turn functions.
Remove the tape or tie wrap.
Insert light securely into grommet, making certain grommet is seated properly and then gently push on the light
lens until it snaps into place.
Recheck tail, stop and turn functions to be certain light is functioning properly.
If you need a new grommet and cannot locate one, please contact us to purchase a replacement.
Pipe-Light, Inc.
Form # PL-04
www.pipe-light.com
800-281-1084
Updated 12-07