Using EZ Mount Tow Light Kit on 2005 Scion xB When Bike Rack Blocks Tail Lights

Question:

I recently purchased a hitch and bike rack from etrailer.com for my 2005 Scion XB. Ive noticed that, when mounted, my bike obstructs one of the tail lights/turn signals due to the length of my bike and the bikes panniers. For safetys sake and also to avoid getting pulled over by the cops, I am thinking I should purchase part #118414 along with a tow light kit to attach to the bike or bike carrier. The tow light kit I was thinking of getting is the EZ-Mount Tow Light Kit, Code: EZT20B. Would this be a viable option, and is product EZT20B compatible with product 118414? If you have any other suggestions, please let me know. Thanks.

asked by: Matthew W

Expert Reply:

If the bike completely obscures one of the tail lights so that it is not visible at all through the bike, then using the EZ-Mount Light Kit # EZT20B that you mentioned would be a great solution.

As you said, you would also need the T-One Harness, # 118414 to provide a connection for the EZ mount lights to plug into. Installing the harness is a straightforward procedure, as you can see by looking over the installation instructions that I have linked to.

You could simply close the flaps of the lamps in the rear hatch of your xB.

expert reply by: Mike L