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NEW! Stage Series HitchMount LED Pod Kit | The BEST 5 Minute Mod!

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Diode Dynamics is proud to introduce our Stage Series HitchMount LED Pod Kit!




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].


PM us for the free-shipping code (U.S. forum members only)


John C.

Diode Dynamics
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It's so much more difficult than one might think to just plug in a bulb to one of these modern vehicles.
My grandpa would be scratching his head. Of course he'd be asking "what is an L E D?"
I was hoping for the best but maybe I should have prepared for the worst more lol

Those alerts will drive me bat doo doo crazy in a matter of minutes. Uninstalled and packaged back up and sent email to them for now.
I have faith the guys and gals over at diode Dynamics will figure it out one way or another
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I was hoping for the best but maybe I should have prepared for the worst more lol

Those alerts will drive me bat doo doo crazy in a matter of minutes. Uninstalled and packaged back up and sent email to them for now.
I have faith the guys and gals over at diode Dynamics will figure it out one way or another
Wow. Yours is all over the place. Mine didn't do all that! So weird. Sorry to see this. Hope it gets sorted quickly one way or the other.
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Wow. Yours is all over the place. Mine didn't do all that! So weird. Sorry to see this. Hope it gets sorted quickly one way or the other.
I'm curious if the one that's a reverse light only won't have all these issues, if so I'm not opposed to sending this one back for it and some $$ back.
I'm curious if the one that's a reverse light only won't have all these issues, if so I'm not opposed to sending this one back for it and some $$ back.
I am truly sorry for this frustration!

Our customer service team is back in the office today 10-5 pm and should be following up with you as soon as possible.

Please note, email replies can take a little extra time depending on the incoming inquires to catch up on but calling is an assured way to reach a live team members for quick resolution!
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I am truly sorry for this frustration!

Our customer service team is back in the office today 10-5 pm and should be following up with you as soon as possible.

Please note, email replies can take a little extra time depending on the incoming inquires to catch up on but calling is an assured way to reach a live team members for quick resolution!
No worries.
If I don't here anything in a day or so I'll give a call.
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Our production team has been working hard and getting our C1R HitchMount LED pods out the door to customers!

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No worries.
If I don't here anything in a day or so I'll give a call.
I've got a few emails now going back-and-forth. Just as an FYI for anyone else that have been following this for info,
as of now they are apparently working on fix but no ETA in site.
Diode Dynamics gave me the options of returning the light or holding out for the updated harness if and when they are able to figure it out they will ship to me.

After making sure I can still return it if I wait for this update for six months or more and still nothing I decided that's what I'm going to do, going to try and wait it out.

I also asked if the regular reverse hitch light without the brake light is also having these issues in some of these F150s and they said yes, I was thinking if not I was just gonna swap for one of those.
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Appreciate the update! I get it. Cars are no longer simple. Can anything be more emblematic of the times than struggling to manufacture a light that works properly on a modern vehicle?

As long as they are taking care of their early adopters, this is understandable.
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My light continues to work properly after modifying the harness per the DD instructions.
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Wow. Yours is all over the place. Mine didn't do all that! So weird. Sorry to see this. Hope it gets sorted quickly one way or the other.
Mine has been doing it sense day 1 when I got it back in December. Been through multiple harnesses already, multiple emails and awaiting to see if this new designed harness actually comes out. My question to DD, just like the other forum stated, I am wondering just how long we can hold onto these before they won't take them back if a fix is not issued.
My light continues to work properly after modifying the harness per the DD instructions.
What was the extent of the modification?

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Mine has been doing it sense day 1 when I got it back in December. Been through multiple harnesses already, multiple emails and awaiting to see if this new designed harness actually comes out. My question to DD, just like the other forum stated, I am wondering just how long we can hold onto these before they won't take them back if a fix is not issued.
Good afternoon,

As previously stated there are a select number of models that have issues reported and awaiting a revised harness by our engineering team.

If at any time you're unhappy with the wait for this resolution, please contact us directly during operational hours and we'll be happy to process a return without hassle.

Unfortunately, many users would love to support this product and avoid a return. However, not all trim levels or systems are eligible for proper operation at this time.

Our engineering team is working hard to resolve any compatibility issues and allow for an error-free operation.

Thank you all for your support, understanding, and patience!

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
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What was the extent of the modification?

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Hey, look at post #67 - DD sent those instructions to me. All I had to do was cut two wires. (y)
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Post 67 with the instructions:
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Good afternoon everyone!

While our C1R HitchMount is compatible with most vehicles, some newer models experienced trailer detection warnings when using our universal 7-pin C1R harness.

Please note this behavior does NOT apply to the standard C1 Hitchmount.

Our team has designed a Ford-specific harness that is completely plug-and-play with no error messages.



These new harnesses and all HitchMount kits are IN STOCK and ready to ship starting tomorrow!

If you currently own a C1R and have been awaiting the harness, our customer service team is working on reaching out to customers.

To expedite this process, please give us a call at 314-205-3033 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at [email protected], and our service team would be happy to help you with this!

Important Notice:

Our Memorial Day Sale begins tomorrow 5/25 and our C1R HitchMount LED Pods with the updated harness will be included in this sale at 15% off.

If you're looking to order ASAP, please consider visiting the website tomorrow for additional savings!

The product listing will be discoverable here later this evening.

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Good afternoon everyone!

While our C1R HitchMount is compatible with most vehicles, some newer models experienced trailer detection warnings when using our universal 7-pin C1R harness.

Please note this behavior does NOT apply to the standard C1 Hitchmount.

Our team has designed a Ford-specific harness that is completely plug-and-play with no error messages.



These new harnesses and all HitchMount kits are IN STOCK and ready to ship starting tomorrow!

If you currently own a C1R and have been awaiting the harness, our customer service team is working on reaching out to customers.

To expedite this process, please give us a call at 314-205-3033 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST, or shoot us an email at [email protected], and our service team would be happy to help you with this!

Important Notice:

Our Memorial Day Sale begins tomorrow 5/25 and our C1R HitchMount LED Pods with the updated harness will be included in this sale at 15% off.

If you're looking to order ASAP, please consider visiting the website tomorrow for additional savings!

The product listing will be discoverable here later this evening.

Would have been nice to have a deal on this kit when we pre-ordered at launch and sat months waiting on harnesses.


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➡ Up to 15% OFF Sitewide
10% OFF JL/JT Elite Series Headlights
➡ Free US Shipping on any orders over $300!

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John C.
Diode Dynamics

Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 314-205-3033

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