Add serious rear visibility and safety to your Tacoma with the Stage Series HitchMount Reverse Light Kit. Designed to mount directly into your factory trailer hitch receiver, this kit delivers a powerful reverse light, an additional running light, and an optional 4th brake light in a clean, OEM-friendly package. Whether you’re backing up on dark trails, in tight parking situations, or on the job site, this kit gives you confidence every time you shift into reverse.
Important note
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Trailer systems: Some newer trucks use trailer management systems that monitor power draw. An included optional red wire allows tapping into the brake signal to prevent trailer warnings if needed.
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Receiver requirement: Trailer hitch must have an open back for installation.
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Pin option: Snap-fit mount is standard. A locking trailer pin can be used with minor modification.
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Lighting function: This product is not intended to replace factory tail lamps.
Features
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Hitch-mounted design: Allows you to mount an SSC1 or C1R LED pod directly in the factory trailer hitch receiver.
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Multi-function lighting: Adds a high-power reverse light, red running light, and optional 4th brake light with the C1R option.
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Plug-and-play wiring: Connects directly to the factory 7-pin trailer harness with no custom wiring required.
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Fast installation: Patent-pending snap-fit design installs in as little as 5 minutes with no drilling.
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SafetyStrobe option: Optional brake light strobing increases visibility during braking and can be disabled if desired.
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TIR optic technology: Custom-engineered Total Internal Reflection optics deliver focused, efficient light with minimal glare.
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Trail-ready durability: Built to withstand vibration, moisture, and harsh environments.
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Made in the USA: Designed and assembled in the United States using globally sourced materials.
Specifications
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Measured lumens:
- SSC1 Sport: 1,030 lm
- C1R: 1,080 lm
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Intensity:
- SSC1 Sport: 400 cd
- C1R: 480 cd
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Color temperature: 6000K
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Power:
- SSC1 Sport: 12.8W
- C1R: 14.1W
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Operating voltage: 9–16V
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Current draw (@12.8V):
- SSC1 Sport: 1.0A
- C1R: 1.1A
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LED emitters: Cree XP-L HI, Osram 1414 Pure
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Connector type: Deutsch DT
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Housing materials: Polycarbonate lens, aluminum casting, rubber gasket
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Cooling: Passive pin-fin heatsink
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Ingress protection: IP69K waterproof
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Operating temperature: -40°F to 185°F
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Compliance: SAE J575 durability tested
In the box
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LED pod: One (1) SSC1 Sport or C1R HitchMount LED Pod
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Receiver adapter: One (1) snap-in 2.5-inch receiver adapter
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Wiring harness: One (1) 7-pin trailer single-output harness
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Accessories: Two (2) zip ties
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Documentation: Installation guide
Fitment
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Make: Toyota
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Model: Tacoma
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Years: 2016–2023
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Application: Backup / reverse light
Installation
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Install time: 5–10 minutes
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Tools required: Basic toolset
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Modification required: None
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Notes:
- Snap-fit adapter is not used on some vehicles
- Optional T-tap included with C1R kits
- Locking trailer pin compatible with minor modification
