How To Install License Plate And Light Kit On The Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier # 63153
Published 02/08/2011
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Question:
I understand that I will need to mount my vehicle license plate on the back of a Tow Ready carrier, and that a Tow Ready light kit will be necessary as well. When mounted on the Tow Ready frame, how is the license plate illuminated with the light kit? The laws in ALL states REQUIRE that rear license plates be lighted at night.
asked by: George H
Expert Reply:
On the Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier, part # 63153, you can use the Optional Light Kit, part # 20174. This light kit will install on the Pro Series cargo carrier and plug into a 4-flat connector on your vehicle. This will give you operating taillights on the back of your cargo carrier.
To mount your license plate on your vehicle and illuminate it I would recommend using either the Optronics License-Plate Light w/ Mounting Bracket, part # LP55CB, or the Peterson License Plate Light with Bracket, part # PM436B. Both of these brackets can be installed on the rear of your cargo carrier by drilling two holes of 1/4 inch or less and attaching the bracket with two screws. Then, you can attach your license plate to the bracket. To get the license plate light to work you will just tap into one of the wires on the light kit.
I am including a link to the installation instructions on the cargo carrier and video links to the cargo carrier being installed on a vehicle and the light kit being installed on the cargo carrier.
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