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Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round

Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round

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1979 Jeep CJ-5 - Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round

  • Removable Tail Light Kit
  • Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
  • Magnetic Mount
  • Universal
  • Custer

Weatherproof LED tow bar light provides stop, tail, side marker, and turn functions for your towed trailer or Jeep CJ-5. Wireless design eliminates cords for hands-free control. Magnetic base provides secure grip. Rechargeable battery.


Features:

  • Weatherproof LED tow light provides stop, tail, side marker, and turn functions for your towed trailer or vehicle
    • Tail light - bar shines red
    • Brake light - red light brightens
    • Turn signal light - red light flashes on either side depending on which turn signal is activated
    • Red side-marker lights stay on to keep your towed vehicle street legal
  • Wireless design eliminates the hassle of running cords every time you tow
    • 4R Radio-powered transmitter plugs directly into 4-pin socket on your vehicle
    • On/off switch allows you to use the lights as needed, conserving battery power
  • Rechargeable battery charges with the included 12V DC accessory socket
    • Green LED indicates when unit is charging
    • Easy access battery compartment
  • LEDs make great replacements for incandescent lights
    • Last 50 times longer
    • More efficient - provide brighter light with less power output
    • No bulbs to replace - no brittle filaments
  • Heavy-duty magnets on the base provide a secure grip
    • Offers up to 90 lbs of pull
    • Rubber coating around the magnets prevent scratches on your vehicle surface
  • Weatherproof exterior allows you to keep the light bar on your towed vehicle in all weather conditions
    • Durable polyethylene housing won't warp or crack
    • Lights are hardwired - connections are shrink-tubed
  • 4-Pin round connector included
  • Low profile design allows for easy handling and storage
  • DOT compliant
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: light and medium tows
  • Light bar dimensions: 23" long x 5" tall x 2-1/2" thick
  • 4-Pin connector dimensions: 5-1/4" long x 2-5/16" wide x 2" thick
  • Magnet base diameter: 3-1/2"
  • Diodes:17
    • Front bar: 11
    • Turn signal: 2 per signal
    • Side markers: 1 per signal
  • Cord length: 6'
  • Battery life: approximately 4-8 hours
  • 3-Year limited warranty


LIW-LDTL Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light w/ Turn Signal for Tow Trucks - Side Markers - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round Plug

Replaces part number LIWSR1



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Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light - Weatherproof - Magnetic Base - 23" Long - 4-Pin Round - LIW-LDTL

Average Customer Rating:  4.2 out of 5 stars   (10 Customer Reviews)

Weatherproof LED tow bar light provides stop, tail, side marker, and turn functions for your towed trailer or vehicle. Wireless design eliminates cords for hands-free control. Magnetic base provides secure grip. Rechargeable battery.

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2015 Buick Enclave

I just received the Custer Smart Light from etrailer yesterday. Charged the light bar for a few hours as recommended then mounted it to the roof of my SUV and plugged the transmitter into my motorhome. The light bar works as advertised. Time will tell if this item holds up to about 8K miles of towing per year. If all is well after a years use I give it 5 stars.

Richard F.

7/7/2018

Custer light Bar works great 9K miles of use without a single issue... 5 Stars!!



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2017 Ford Explorer

I use the light bar on my SUV towed behind my RV. The towed vehicle is a $50k SUV so I was not excited about tapping into the wiring, or drilling holes in the taillight for an extra incandescent light in a well designed LED setup. I just have two comments. One make sure you zip tie the transmitter. If you are driving on 95 in the Northeast it will vibrate out. I am glad I thought of it or I would have been very unhappy. Second, you can not tell if the light runs out of juice. If it was not for irate truckers honking I would not have known. Be ready with a backup power supply in case your driving day includes a 3 hour delay due to accidents. Otherwise it has clung well, worked great and is very bright. I would recommend this product for any tower’s



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Arrived as scheduled and works great. This system saved major problems with vehicle wiring. Just plug in to tow vehicle, mount light bar on towed vehicle and go. Fast and simple work around to problem..



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2005 GMC Envoy

Great Service. Good Products. Installation instructions were clear and well written. Full installation completed with no problems. Will be taking flat tow vehicle with RV for maiden voyage this weekend. Thanks for good service and support.



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2018 Ford Edge

This is the best way I've had lights on the dinghy. I've been towing for 30 years. It's great not to have to get into the vehicle wiring.



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Etrailer Expert

Brooke M.

9/16/2022

It looks like we could have improved on some things during your shopping experience. We are all ears. If you would like to add comments to your review, I would be happy to assist you.



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2018 Chevrolet Colorado

Always perfect product at best price and instataneous service!!



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I haven’t used it yet



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2015 GMC Sierra 2500



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