Job 2 - new trailer lights

[Marlboro]

Well, with the bearings done, time to move on to new lights for the trailer. The original lights were crap and the wiring job by the PO was a mixed up splice job. I ripped it all out and bought a regular bulb trailer light kit from TSC. Couple questions for the pros,

The hookup at the tail lights are just a push in style, wire goes in hole, metal tab inside housing holds the wire in but there is no real connection. Should I try to make a soldered connection here?

Side marker lights tie into the brown wires. They splice in somehow. There are half assed looking splice connectors included but they don't look reliable. I read about running a brown wire from the tail light back up to the side markers. What's the best way to hook these up? I hope to only wire this up once!

 

[RNGRDVE]

The push connectors at the taillamps should be o.k. as long as it's a submersible light kit.
for the side marker lights you could use scotch locks to connect.
Do you boat in salt water? If so you want everything completely sealed.

 

[Marlboro]

Nothing but freshwater in these parts! Thanks for the reply. I'll look into the connectors.

 

[atc250r]

I like to take a dab of the waterproof green grease I use in the wheel bearings, pull the bulbs out of their sockets, and coat the bulb and socket with it.

 

[Marlboro]

I like to take a dab of the waterproof green grease I use in the wheel bearings, pull the bulbs out of their sockets, and coat the bulb and socket with it.

I've heard that. Definitely going to use that trick.