Does this have to mount on the bumper or is the hatch on my minivan OK? Does it connect to my rear light wiring for power?
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most cases the bumper is plastic so its easier to drill, but I think its ok on the hatch once there is nothing to obstruct it and deep enough to accommodate the probe. And yes it has to tap into the reverse light circuit.
2029692
It mounts to the 2 top bolts holding the license plate. Yes, connect it to your backup light for power.
2029693
The sensors are designed to be installed in the rear bumper. It even comes with a drill bit to make the holes. It is connected to the rear backup lights for power.
2029694
in order to sense things close to the ground sensors are better placed in the bumper. Yes, then it will only come on when you have the car in reverse
762069
buy a relay kit, don't skimp on this part of the system, look for a heavy duty relay kit and make sure the wires will reach all the way across from left to right of your truck. I would have suggested you get an led kit instead, but hid is good too
2112042
We love our light, Is there room above the bumper and not for any thing (when tailgate down) to hit the light ? So not sure how it works on this make.
2229603
It canes with a mounting brackets for the seat / round frame tube. If you want to mount the light any where else, you will need to be creative and fashion some kind of custom bracket. I had to do this to mount the light on my Catrike custom rear cargo trunk.
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You install it by mounting aka screwing the brackets into your desired location. It is not something you "plug in". Red wire goes to your power source, black wire to a ground or metal piece. Google how to wire an accessory in a car
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Shouldn't need much just drill a couple holes and bolt it on I mounted a the same one on bottom side of my bumper on my pick up love the light super bright dose a great job and mounting is solid bro try it out let me know
1379221
I didn't install that part of it, I have a Rubicon, with no power anything, this remote starts it, the lights do flash when it starts, and the horn beeps, if it is dark the lights come on (automatic lights), I believe the pigtail is included for the parking lights, but it does require splicing to factory harness. I chose not to do this, nor did I install the hood switch.
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It is easy. They are plug-in type connectors that will make the connection inside the tail light assembly. Unplug the wire to the tail light and insert the hitch light wire in between. The assembly instructions are very good. Running the wiring is easy with provided connectors along the bumper. The only caveat: do not tighten the tail light screws when re-attaching the tail light unit too much or you may crack the tail light lense near the screws as I did. Easy is better when tightening the screws.
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I mounted mine in the trunk with only the controller on the dash. You'll need another item from Pioneer for the wiring
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No, I had to wire it into a hot wire under the dash. I found a hot wire under the dash that in only one when the key is on with a multimeter and spliced into it. Works great. One other hint, I installed the sensors closer to the curve of the bumper on my van so the sensor would pickup objects off to the left and right of the rear of the vehicle. Most of the time when you back up you are at an angle and doing this will handle that.
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The car needs to have a battery that you can draw power from consistently. If you can run chargers, you can likely run this. It's connected directly to the battery, so it shouldn't be any issue. Mine is hooked from the battery, with the cord threaded under the hood through the dash area up by the steering wheel, on the farthest left side. I mounted it there, and I got a better switch for mine. In fact, mine can be run even with the car off, because batteries can power things if they are directly tapped in.
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Its akways a good idea to have it hooked up via relay but usually all new vehicle have a pre routed relay so, if you can manage to use that wouldn't be a bad idea
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Not in my Forester. I have a dome light switch that is controlled next to the hatch. I guess it depends vehicle to vehicle. If you're worried about it, just detach the cables from your car battery.
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Where ever you would like / can run the wires. It comes with 3 mounting options. I mounted mine with the angle pieces to the part of my door panel that covers the inside of where the side mirrors are.
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Most winch bolt patterns are the same and mine was bolt on...but the bumper needs to be off the jeep...I bought some marine battery terminals With posts for an easy power connection..
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Mine covers my taillights So it has wiring to plug into a harness on the vehicle just as if it was trailer lights. You will most likely need the same plug.
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I think it needs to be mounted in a solid manner. I mounted mine on my rear bumper in about an hour or less...........