Find magnetic tail lights for trailers when you need a removable lighting setup for towing. Browse magnetic-mount trailer lights, and compare each option’s power connection, mounting requirements and included components to help pick a setup that fits your trailer and tow vehicle.

CURT Magnetic Tow Lights
CURT Magnetic Tow Lights
CURT Magnetic Tow Lights

CURT Magnetic Tow Lights

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CURT Magnetic Tow Lights with Storage Case
CURT Magnetic Tow Lights with Storage Case
CURT Magnetic Tow Lights with Storage Case

CURT Magnetic Tow Lights with Storage Case

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Magnetic tail lights for trailers offer a handy way to add rear lighting to a compatible trailer without drilling mounting holes. Whether you’re hauling fencing supplies to the back pasture or taking equipment down the highway, trailer brake lights, running lights and turn signals help other drivers see your rig and know what you’re doing next. Magnetic trailer light kits attach to suitable steel surfaces, making them practical for temporary lighting setups or as a backup while permanent trailer lights need repair. Many wired kits connect to a tow vehicle’s 4-way flat trailer connector, but plug styles, wiring arrangements and included parts vary, so check the kit against your truck and trailer before buying. Look for a trailer light cable long enough to reach both rear mounting points with room for turns, and secure extra wiring away from tires, sharp edges, hot exhaust parts and anything that moves. Choosing magnetic towing lights takes more than finding a spot where the magnets stick. Check that the mounting surfaces are clean, flat and made of steel, since magnets won’t attach directly to aluminum, wood or fiberglass. Position the lights according to the manufacturer’s directions so they face rearward, stay firmly in place and remain visible around your load, tailgate and trailer ramps. LED magnetic trailer lights draw less power than comparable incandescent lamps, while weather-resistant housings can help protect the lighting components from road spray; check the stated water-protection rating before choosing lights for a boat trailer or any setup that may enter the water. Wireless magnetic trailer lights can cut down on wiring along the trailer, though they still need a compatible transmitter and charged batteries or another specified power source. Before each trip, test the running lights, brake lights and both turn signals, then double-check the mounts and connections. Make sure the full trailer lighting setup meets applicable requirements for your trailer’s size and use, including any required side marker lights, clearance lights, reflectors and license plate illumination, because a pair of magnetic rear lights may not cover every requirement.

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