Tow rig backup lights

[Wildbillb]

I want to brighten things up a bit for the tow rig.  Trying to think of ideas for adding some extra backup lights for these dark ramps in the morning.   Probably going to put them on a switch and mount them on the back of the truck.

[A-Jay]

What about something like this ~ 

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lights/Optronics/BUL111CFPG.html

 

A-Jay

[casts_by_fly]

Have you already gone to led bulbs?  In my truck I put these in the cargo light on the top of the cab and also in the reverse bulbs.  Big difference in light output. 
 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H57FXWA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Wildbillb]

Good ideas.  I was thinking if I had something on a switch I could use it for loading up in the morning or working on something in the dark.

[airshot]

My replacement led trailer light assemblies have backup lights built into the unit, just connect an extra wire for the backup light part......if you don't have a set of led lights....get some, they are awesome, far brighter with less amp draw....and they come with builtin backup lights !!

[A-Jay]

When it's an option ~ LED is the way to go IMO.

A-Jay

[Way2slow]

I use a pair of the same 6-light LED A-Jay posted but mine have a mounting bracket and are mounted under each side of my back bumper. 

On the 24' pontoon boat, I mounted a couple on the back of its trailer and use the reverse wire for that locks out the brakes to backup to power them.  That requires using a five-wire plug made for that.  It gets used a lot by my granddaughter and her husband for night fishing and where the ramp is, there's pretty sorry light. 

I will say, I did have one of our locals finest try to give me a hard time backing out of a parking spot at the mall one night, trying to say they were too bright and blinding.  I was polite with him and agreed to try adjusting them down some, while thinking the whole time "what an AH" and left them just like I had them.

[WIGuide]

Not sure what you're putting them on, but one of these might work for your setup.
https://www.amazon.com/Dasen-Universal-Receiver-Bracket-Off-Road/dp/B07PTPCRC2/ref=asc_df_B07PTPCRC2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343269704531&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4468402798437232224&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019155&hvtargid=pla-738796843658&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=69167827335&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343269704531&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4468402798437232224&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019155&hvtargid=pla-738796843658

Otherwise, replace your normal backup lights with a good set of LED's. Like other said, the light output is a huge upgrade! You can also add ones like AJ posted to the trailer. I did on my old boat and it was a huge help. 

[slonezp]

Wish I could remember how I did it. I mounted LED's to my trailer that would come on when in reverse. I don't own the boat anymore. 

[TOXIC]

Honestly, I have tried some and all it accomplished was allowing me to see my boat.  I don’t load after dark so no help on the ramp. My led backups are bright enough to get the job done and to put out enough light for my backup camera. 

[GreenPig]

Disregard