I'm thinking of getting rid of them. It does make it easier to get her on the trailer straight though with how murky the water is where I put in. you cant see the rear or the trailer when in the water. Also I like the lights mounted up hi where I don't have to worry about water getting into the wiring and bulbs.

Tear other pole off. Try a few times without. Unplug your elec connection from truck when you get trailer wet. Lights are cheap and easy.

If above fails, go back to plan "A"

My trailer floats or I would do away with mine . All I have to do is get her thru the uprights and the trailer centers itself under the boat.