Recommended Trailer Light Kit to Add to the Curt Cargo Carrier # C18153

Updated 08/02/2017 | Published 07/31/2017

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Question:

Hi, Do you have any recommendations for adding lights to a hitch mounted cargo carrier? I have the Curt 18153 carrier and Ive noticed if I pack stuff too high my back lights on my Equinox are blocked. This results in a dangerous condition I believe and the solution would be to add lights to the cargo carrier and connect into my trailer wire harness. There must be a bracket or maybe some strong magnetic lights that could attach to the Curt carrier which would work for me. You have any recommendations? Thx

asked by: Bill

Expert Reply:

You are definitely correct. Anytime some equipment that you are carrying is blocking the lights on your Chevy Equinox it can result in dangerous situations let alone a friendly visit from a Police Officer.

Some great lights that you can add to your Curt Cargo Carrier # C18153 is the Let's Go Aero LED Light Kit # 98174LED. These can be installed on your cargo carrier by using the Mounting Bracket # BK70BB and Self Tapping Screw # FA1131822. The overall length of the offset y-harness wire is 88 inches and the length of wire for the driver side portion is 48 inches. If you need some extra wiring you can use part # 9653P which will give you an extra 12 inches of wiring to work with.

For a magnetic option you could use the Optronics Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights # TL21RK.

I have attached a review video of the lights that you can check out.