Do Lights have to be Added to a Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier
Question:
One reviewer mentioned that some states require that a cargo carrier be lit like a trailer, particularly if it obstructs vehicle tail lights. Do you happen to know what states require this? Later this summer, we will be traveling across a number of states from the East Coast to the mid-west. I would like to avoid having to research each states rules. Thx.
asked by: Jp
Expert Reply:
Basically, in any state in the union, if the rear license plate or lights are obscured in any way, a police officer can pull you over, regardless of the specific verbiage of the laws. Beyond that it is just a good idea to add lights for safey. For the Reese cargo carrier # 63153 you can use light kit # 20174.
In order to use the lights your vehicle will need to have a 4-Way trailer connector. If your 2012 Toyota Highlander does not have a trailer connector you can use # 118449. I have linked some videos and instructions for you.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- Tekonsha
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Light Kit for Draw-Tite, Tow Ready, and Rola Railed Cargo Carriers
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- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier Parts
- Lights
- Light Kit
- etrailer
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Reese 60x24 Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - 500 lbs Capacity - Glossy Black
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Reese
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