markpwhit 46 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Having a problem with my rear marker lamps that are mounted on the back of the dump bed. Seems as though I replace them and they only last about two weeks before they go out again. Using standard type bulbs - but was wondering if LED lights hold up better to vibration. I think they are blowing out due to the slamming of the tailgate. Anybody else have a situation like this. Don't believe it is a wiring issue as the other marker lamps at the front of the bed continue to work - and they are all fed off the same power source. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hatcity 2,395 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 LED's do hold up better Are the lites you have now well sealed so moisture doesn't get in? LED's are more expensive, but can last a looooong time Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to post Share on other sites
j_martell 429 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 My 2011 granite still has all but one factory original LED lamp. A marker light on the fender lost half the diodes a few years back. It was replaced on warranty (lifetime) and that's been it. Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to post Share on other sites
GreenGiant2 590 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Go to l.e.d lights. You will not regret it. I run them on all Truck and trailers. Not many issues as before Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to post Share on other sites
markpwhit 46 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks to all for the responses. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thomastractorsvc 1,378 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 my 2 cents-Are the lights in a grommet or solid mount to the bed? If solid mount probably the banging if in a grommet I would say it was something else as the grommet would protect it from the jarring and shock. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 759 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 On 3/8/2017 at 0:36 AM, thomastractorsvc said: my 2 cents-Are the lights in a grommet or solid mount to the bed? If solid mount probably the banging if in a grommet I would say it was something else as the grommet would protect it from the jarring and shock. Same as Rob.......my 1/2 cents. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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