Is the Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20100VA a Universal Application

Updated 02/27/2025 | Published 10/05/2011

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Surface Mount Back-up Alarm - 97 DB

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Hopkins Backup Alert - Replacement 3156 Bulb with Audible Alert

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Question:

Is this a universal application? fit all vehicles? or you have different ones per vehicle manufacturer?

asked by: Steve

Expert Reply:

The Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20100VA, is not a universal application, though it does fit many vehicles. It fits into a common bulb size socket. You will need to check the bulbs on your vehicle or vehicles to determine if they take the 1156 bulb. If they do, then you can use this alert.

Another common bulb size is 3156. If your vehicle or vehicles have this bulb number, they can use # HM20101VA.

These are the only 2 alerts of this type that we carry. But we do have other options such as the Custer Surface Mount Back-up Alarm, # BK97DB. It mounts outside of the vehicle and receives power from the reverse light circuit on the vehicle.

expert reply by: Michael H

Mikey J.

1/3/2013

I have a 2008 Chrysler Town

Patrick B.

1/7/2013

According to the information I found, the 2008 Town and Country uses a 3157 bulb for the reverse light. We do not have back-up alarm bulbs available for that socket. Your best bet would be the surface mount alarm, part BK97DB.

Naz

2/27/2025

Hi Michael, I want to buy HM20100VA. Could you please assist me.

Bryce D.

2/27/2025

@Naz That part is no longer available anymore, unfortunately. You could try and reach out to Hopkins and see if they still stock that part, but on our end we have not carried this part or a replacement for a while now.