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Diode Dynamics have done it again! They just announced their new HitchMount LED Pod Reverse Kit.
If you want a quick and easy way to install a single reverse light/brake light on your truck, then this is it.

They took their SSC1 and re-vamped it to fit in their patent pending hitch mount. This slides right into your existing hitch mount and plugs in-line with your factory 7-pin trailer connection (behind the bumper, where you won't see it).

It's available in 2 configurations.

The C1 is your standard reverse light. Comes on when you go into reverse.
The C1R kit integrates a red LED so that when your lights are on, there is a faint red glow. Step on the brakes, it glows brighter. Go in reverse, you guessed it... white reverse light outputs.

A quick and easy option if you want a bit more light back there for backing up.

Available now for pre-order. Shipping ETA is currently 11/18/2022.

https://www.4x4truckleds.com/diode-dynamics-hitchmount-led-pod-reverse-kit



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FEATURES
  • Allows you to mount an SSC1 or C1R LED pod in any 2-inch trailer hitch receiver.
  • Adds a powerful reverse light, 4th brake light, and additional running light.
  • Simple 5-minute installation, with no need for custom wiring or routing wires.
  • Optional SafetyStrobe brake light strobing.
  • Designed and assembled in USA.
OVERVIEW

Add significantly more light output when backing up at night with our Stage Series HitchMount Reverse Light Kit! This kit allows you to mount one SSC1 or C1R LED pod in your 2-inch trailer hitch receiver, adding a high-power reverse light, additional running light, and an optional 4th brake light with the C1R option. With the included wiring harness, this kit connects to your vehicle's factory trailer hitch wiring for simple, everyday operation.

Brighter Backup. Factory reverse bulbs just don't provide enough light output to back up at night confidently. By pairing our patented TIR optics with high-powered LEDs, the SSC1 and C1R included in this kit provide an additional reverse light that's several times brighter than stock bulbs alone. Plus, they automatically come on when the vehicle is put in reverse!

Additional Running Light. The Stage Series LED pods included with this kit feature a distinctive red backlight that can be used as an additional running light while driving! The backlight fully illuminates the TIR optic, providing a more unique and modern look than the small indicator LEDs found in other products.

SafetyStrobe 4th Brake Light. The C1R option features a high-power red function to serve as a powerful 4th brake light, along with the low-power running light. The high-power red functionality activates anytime you apply your brakes, adding a 4th brake light to your vehicle.

The C1R also features optional brake light strobing. By default, the C1R will flash three times anytime the brake lights are applied, for greater visibility. The SafetyStrobe feature can be easily disabled if desired.

Everyday Operation. This kit is completely plug-and-play with all 7-pin trailer connectors. The included harness plugs right into your factory trailer hitch wiring for easy installation and operation. The kit operates as an additional red running light with your tail lights, and then automatically switches to a high-power backup light when your vehicle is in reverse. The high-power 4th brake light feature included with the C1R will activate anytime you apply your brakes. If you would like to have override functionality to manually turn on the reverse light anytime, you will need to purchase the universal backup harness.

If your trailer connector is not 7-pin, this kit will still work for you but will require slight modification to the harness.

Simple Installation. The patent-pending snap-fit design allows you to install this mount in minutes, without any drilling or need for a hitch pin. Simply insert the HitchMount into your trailer hitch receiver and the snap-fit side mounts will snap into place. Installation couldn't be easier and takes less than five minutes!

This kit is ideal for anyone who uses their trailer hitch often since removal can be done in minutes as well! Simply unplug the harness, press the snap-fit pins and remove the mount. When you're not using your hitch for towing, you can quickly reinstall the HitchMount and plug it back in.

Focused. Traditional optics like reflectors or simple lenses lose light internally and to glare, so not all of the light shines on target. Instead, the custom-engineered TIR optic in our Stage Series pods collects all of the light from the LED, and directs it only where you need it, drastically reducing glare and improving total efficiency. Click here to learn more: Total Internal Reflection (TIR) Optics | Stage Series Video.

From there, while other options on the market lose as much as 10% of the light output shining through an outer lens, the custom-molded TIR optic in the Stage Series LED pods serves as both the optic and main lens for greater efficiency and light output (patent pending). Thanks to this innovative feature, when coupled with high-intensity LED chips, the total intensity of our pods is much greater than other LED pods using basic optics or reflectors with a standard outer lens.

Functional Output. All Stage Series beam patterns were designed with optical simulation modeling, to shape the output in a highly-functional beam pattern.

Flood pattern was designed to provide uniform, even illumination with a full 50x50 degree spread of light on the SSC1 LED pod. Unlike generic "flood" lights that are simply a heavily diffused spotlight, our flood pattern uses pillow optics on the outer lens surface, to provide a true optically designed spread, for even illumination throughout.

Proven Reliability. Stage Series LED lighting has been extensively tested for long-term operation from -40 to 185 degrees F, along with vibration, moisture intrusion, and corrosion testing. All of these tests are completed to SAE standards, just like factory components. They've also been put to the test on-road by racers and enthusiasts alike.

Experience. After over a decade in business, Diode Dynamics is one of the most trusted names in automotive LED lighting. We directly assemble and engineer an increasing number of products in the United States, allowing for higher quality and performance, with the newest and brightest LED technology. No matter what you're driving, we pride ourselves in offering only the best possible LED solutions. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss your lighting project!
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Diode Dynamics have done it again! They just announced their new HitchMount LED Pod Reverse Kit.
If you want a quick and easy way to install a single reverse light/brake light on your truck, then this is it.

They took their SSC1 and re-vamped it to fit in their patent pending hitch mount. This slides right into your existing hitch mount and plugs in-line with your factory 7-pin trailer connection (behind the bumper, where you won't see it).

It's available in 2 configurations.

The C1 is your standard reverse light. Comes on when you go into reverse.
The C1R kit integrates a red LED so that when your lights are on, there is a faint red glow. Step on the brakes, it glows brighter. Go in reverse, you guessed it... white reverse light outputs.

A quick and easy option if you want a bit more light back there for backing up.

Available now for pre-order. Shipping ETA is currently 11/18/2022.

https://www.4x4truckleds.com/diode-dynamics-hitchmount-led-pod-reverse-kit



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FEATURES
  • Allows you to mount an SSC1 or C1R LED pod in any 2-inch trailer hitch receiver.
  • Adds a powerful reverse light, 4th brake light, and additional running light.
  • Simple 5-minute installation, with no need for custom wiring or routing wires.
  • Optional SafetyStrobe brake light strobing.
  • Designed and assembled in USA.
OVERVIEW

Add significantly more light output when backing up at night with our Stage Series HitchMount Reverse Light Kit! This kit allows you to mount one SSC1 or C1R LED pod in your 2-inch trailer hitch receiver, adding a high-power reverse light, additional running light, and an optional 4th brake light with the C1R option. With the included wiring harness, this kit connects to your vehicle's factory trailer hitch wiring for simple, everyday operation.

Brighter Backup. Factory reverse bulbs just don't provide enough light output to back up at night confidently. By pairing our patented TIR optics with high-powered LEDs, the SSC1 and C1R included in this kit provide an additional reverse light that's several times brighter than stock bulbs alone. Plus, they automatically come on when the vehicle is put in reverse!

Additional Running Light. The Stage Series LED pods included with this kit feature a distinctive red backlight that can be used as an additional running light while driving! The backlight fully illuminates the TIR optic, providing a more unique and modern look than the small indicator LEDs found in other products.

SafetyStrobe 4th Brake Light. The C1R option features a high-power red function to serve as a powerful 4th brake light, along with the low-power running light. The high-power red functionality activates anytime you apply your brakes, adding a 4th brake light to your vehicle.

The C1R also features optional brake light strobing. By default, the C1R will flash three times anytime the brake lights are applied, for greater visibility. The SafetyStrobe feature can be easily disabled if desired.

Everyday Operation. This kit is completely plug-and-play with all 7-pin trailer connectors. The included harness plugs right into your factory trailer hitch wiring for easy installation and operation. The kit operates as an additional red running light with your tail lights, and then automatically switches to a high-power backup light when your vehicle is in reverse. The high-power 4th brake light feature included with the C1R will activate anytime you apply your brakes. If you would like to have override functionality to manually turn on the reverse light anytime, you will need to purchase the universal backup harness.

If your trailer connector is not 7-pin, this kit will still work for you but will require slight modification to the harness.

Simple Installation. The patent-pending snap-fit design allows you to install this mount in minutes, without any drilling or need for a hitch pin. Simply insert the HitchMount into your trailer hitch receiver and the snap-fit side mounts will snap into place. Installation couldn't be easier and takes less than five minutes!

This kit is ideal for anyone who uses their trailer hitch often since removal can be done in minutes as well! Simply unplug the harness, press the snap-fit pins and remove the mount. When you're not using your hitch for towing, you can quickly reinstall the HitchMount and plug it back in.

Focused. Traditional optics like reflectors or simple lenses lose light internally and to glare, so not all of the light shines on target. Instead, the custom-engineered TIR optic in our Stage Series pods collects all of the light from the LED, and directs it only where you need it, drastically reducing glare and improving total efficiency. Click here to learn more: Total Internal Reflection (TIR) Optics | Stage Series Video.

From there, while other options on the market lose as much as 10% of the light output shining through an outer lens, the custom-molded TIR optic in the Stage Series LED pods serves as both the optic and main lens for greater efficiency and light output (patent pending). Thanks to this innovative feature, when coupled with high-intensity LED chips, the total intensity of our pods is much greater than other LED pods using basic optics or reflectors with a standard outer lens.

Functional Output. All Stage Series beam patterns were designed with optical simulation modeling, to shape the output in a highly-functional beam pattern.

Flood pattern was designed to provide uniform, even illumination with a full 50x50 degree spread of light on the SSC1 LED pod. Unlike generic "flood" lights that are simply a heavily diffused spotlight, our flood pattern uses pillow optics on the outer lens surface, to provide a true optically designed spread, for even illumination throughout.

Proven Reliability. Stage Series LED lighting has been extensively tested for long-term operation from -40 to 185 degrees F, along with vibration, moisture intrusion, and corrosion testing. All of these tests are completed to SAE standards, just like factory components. They've also been put to the test on-road by racers and enthusiasts alike.

Experience. After over a decade in business, Diode Dynamics is one of the most trusted names in automotive LED lighting. We directly assemble and engineer an increasing number of products in the United States, allowing for higher quality and performance, with the newest and brightest LED technology. No matter what you're driving, we pride ourselves in offering only the best possible LED solutions. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss your lighting project!
@4x4TruckLEDs.com I have a couple of questions regarding this setup.

1. Since this harness connects with the 7-pin trailer harness, does the truck sense that a trailer is connected?

2. when you want to tow and remove the light, does the connection just dangle in the elements, or do you have a cap for the exposed connector?
 
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The truck doesn't think a trailer is connected.

Yes the connector would dangle. You can always get a blank 4-pin DT plug and use that if you wanted to to cap it off temporarily
 

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The truck doesn't think a trailer is connected.

Yes the connector would dangle. You can always get a blank 4-pin DT plug and use that if you wanted to to cap it off temporarily
Thank you for the quick response.
 

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Very cool. How many lumens?
 
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You can use this here: https://www.4x4truckleds.com/putco-blade-quick-connect-harness/

And then make your own.

Our Baja Designs Reverse Kits utilize that Putco adapter and our harness: https://www.4x4truckleds.com/2022-ford-lightning-reverse-light-kit-w-baja-designs/

Otherwise it's sold as a kit right now.
I’m not sure I follow your reply.

Where would that first option plug into the HitchMount kit?

The second link looks like an entirely different set of lights and kit.

Let me ask a different question. If I have the HitchMount light plugged in, the truck is in park, and I activate the zone lighting for the rear section of the truck. Does the HitchMount light turn on?
 
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I’m not sure I follow your reply.

Where would that first option plug into the HitchMount kit?

The second link looks like an entirely different set of lights and kit.

Let me ask a different question. If I have the HitchMount light plugged in, the truck is in park, and I activate the zone lighting for the rear section of the truck. Does the HitchMount light turn on?
Sorry not following what you mean exactly...

the hitchpod comes as a kit... it comes on when you go into reverse. If you want it to turn on from a switch you'll need to run a wire for that.

If you activate your reverse lights, the hitchpod comes on
 

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Original post says estimated shipping November 18th but your web site says January 6th 2023. Are you shipping in November?
 
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Original post says estimated shipping November 18th but your web site says January 6th 2023. Are you shipping in November?
The ETA got pushed back
 

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@4x4TruckLEDs.com I have a couple of questions regarding this setup.

1. Since this harness connects with the 7-pin trailer harness, does the truck sense that a trailer is connected?

2. when you want to tow and remove the light, does the connection just dangle in the elements, or do you have a cap for the exposed connector?
The truck doesn't think a trailer is connected.

Yes the connector would dangle. You can always get a blank 4-pin DT plug and use that if you wanted to to cap it off temporarily
I just received mine today and my 2022 XLT did not like it at all. It thought a trailer was connected, Turned off all safety features like backup warnings and blind spot detection. It also caused a constant alarm about my left blinker was not working and when you used the turn signals they rapidly flashed and did not work. Once i removed the light all was well again. I sent an email to support but it may take a day or two to get a response.
 

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I just received mine today and my 2022 XLT did not like it at all. It thought a trailer was connected, Turned off all safety features like backup warnings and blind spot detection. It also caused a constant alarm about my left blinker was not working and when you used the turn signals they rapidly flashed and did not work. Once i removed the light all was well again. I sent an email to support but it may take a day or two to get a response.
The newer harnesses cut a wire/diode/resistor (something) and it supposedly works properly after that.
 

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I got an email from DD saying that they pushed back the release due to a out of spec component they received.
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