Hmm. Appreciate the heads up, my truck is very similar equipped. My hitch light was supposedly supposed to ship out today on the sixth but no word yet.
I'll update once I get it and install.
NEW! Stage Series HitchMount LED Pod Kit | The BEST 5 Minute Mod!
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Features:
- Allows you to mount an SSC1 or C1R LED pod in any 2-inch trailer hitch receiver.
- Adds a powerful reverse light, 4th brake light, and additional running light.
- Simple 5-minute installation, with no need for custom wiring or routing wires.
- Optional SafetyStrobe brake light strobing.
- Designed and assembled in USA.
Add significantly more light output when backing up at night with our Stage Series HitchMount Reverse Light Kit! This kit allows you to mount one SSC1 or C1R LED pod in your 2-inch trailer hitch receiver, adding a high-power reverse light, additional running light, and an optional 4th brake light with the C1R option. With the included wiring harness, this kit connects to your vehicle's factory trailer hitch wiring for simple, everyday operation.
Brighter Backup. Factory reverse bulbs just don't provide enough light output to back up at night confidently. By pairing our patented TIR optics with high-powered LEDs, the SSC1 and C1R included in this kit provide an additional reverse light that's several times brighter than stock bulbs alone. Plus, they automatically come on when the vehicle is put in reverse!
Additional Running Light. The Stage Series LED pods included with this kit feature a distinctive red backlight that can be used as an additional running light while driving! The backlight fully illuminates the TIR optic, providing a more unique and modern look than the small indicator LEDs found in other products.
SafetyStrobe 4th Brake Light. The C1R option features a high-power red function to serve as a powerful 4th brake light, along with the low-power running light. The high-power red functionality activates anytime you apply your brakes, adding a 4th brake light to your vehicle.
The C1R also features optional brake light strobing. By default, the C1R will flash three times anytime the brake lights are applied, for greater visibility. The SafetyStrobe feature can be easily disabled if desired.
Everyday Operation. This kit is completely plug-and-play with all 7-pin trailer connectors. The included harness plugs right into your factory trailer hitch wiring for easy installation and operation. The kit operates as an additional red running light with your tail lights, and then automatically switches to a high-power backup light when your vehicle is in reverse. The high-power 4th brake light feature included with the C1R will activate anytime you apply your brakes. If you would like to have override functionality to manually turn on the reverse light anytime, you will need to purchase the universal backup harness.
If your trailer connector is not 7-pin, this kit will still work for you but will require slight modification to the harness.
Simple Installation. The patent-pending snap-fit design allows you to install this mount in minutes, without any drilling or need for a hitch pin. Simply insert the HitchMount into your trailer hitch receiver and the snap-fit side mounts will snap into place. Installation couldn't be easier and takes less than five minutes!
This kit is ideal for anyone who uses their trailer hitch often since removal can be done in minutes as well! Simply unplug the harness, press the snap-fit pins and remove the mount. When you're not using your hitch for towing, you can quickly reinstall the HitchMount and plug it back in.
Focused. Traditional optics like reflectors or simple lenses lose light internally and to glare, so not all of the light shines on target. Instead, the custom-engineered TIR optic in our Stage Series pods collects all of the light from the LED, and directs it only where you need it, drastically reducing glare and improving total efficiency. Click here to learn more: Total Internal Reflection (TIR) Optics | Stage Series Video.
From there, while other options on the market lose as much as 10% of the light output shining through an outer lens, the custom-molded TIR optic in the Stage Series LED pods serves as both the optic and main lens for greater efficiency and light output (patent pending). Thanks to this innovative feature, when coupled with high-intensity LED chips, the total intensity of our pods is much greater than other LED pods using basic optics or reflectors with a standard outer lens.
Functional Output. All Stage Series beam patterns were designed with optical simulation modeling, to shape the output in a highly-functional beam pattern.
- Flood pattern was designed to provide uniform, even illumination with a full 50x50 degree spread of light on the SSC1 LED pod. Unlike generic "flood" lights that are simply a heavily diffused spotlight, our flood pattern uses pillow optics on the outer lens surface, to provide a true optically designed spread, for even illumination throughout.
Security. If you would like to use a locking trailer pin to install this kit instead of the snap-fit pins, you can do so with a quick modification. Check out the YouTube video above!
Proven Reliability: Stage Series LED lighting has been extensively tested for long-term operation from -40 to 185 degrees F, along with vibration, moisture intrusion, and corrosion testing. All of these tests are completed to SAE standards, just like factory components. They've also been put to the test on-road by racers and enthusiasts alike.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to post, PM, or email [email protected].
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John C.
Diode Dynamics
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I too have the "Cross Traffic Alert Deactivated Trailer attached" but no other codes. The steering wheel indicator lines are also not shown. Doesn't bother me, unless those features were still supposed to work after installing the light, and even then I'm not sure it would still bother me.
I was really surprised (disappointed?) at how much I had gotten accustomed to those warning devices. I had to re-train myself on backup maneuvers (how stupid is that).
I like the light overall. Wouldn't mind the beam pattern to be a bit wider, but I also have some Rigid lights mounted on the bottom of the bumper which makes that a moot point.
I have to say I've had nothing but phenomenal customer service with these guys, always quick to return my emails with detailed responses to my questions.
Woke up to this first thing this morning, I sent email out asking about these issues and eta Saturday midnight.
They sent me the new harness and it's still not working and it looks no different from the one that came with the light, unless a different resistor or wiring pinout was used. Now they have asked me to take video of the light in action which I have yet to do. I've also not had any response back from them since early last week.I have to say I've had nothing but phenomenal customer service with these guys, always quick to return my emails with detailed responses to my questions.
Woke up to this first thing this morning, I sent email out asking about these issues and eta Saturday midnight.
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Be nice if they would tell me this when I talk to their reps instead of telling me to return it.I just got an email![]()
I'll definitely update here once I get in in beginning of next month, per this email I received.
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