CURT 53201 Auxiliary Automotive LED Light Strips for Hitch Cargo Carrier, Bike Rack, 2-Pack

These lights are foolproof, and plug and play. As long as you have a trailer hitch with 4 pin connector it takes seconds to install them. I've only had them for a week. I have 2 sets. Luckily, for me, they are the exact same size as my bumper reflectors, lengthwise, but not as wide. So, I installed 1 pair over the top half of the reflector. The reflector is still visible on the bottom. The 2nd pair I put on an old metal bar, and zip tied (releasable zip ties) and strapped to it to the bikes on the rack. It is really so much safer as you can see these lights, when my actual rear tail lights are blocked when the bikes are up. They have plenty of cord. And the plugs are color coded for left (blue) and right yellow). Also they have the L and R on the lights. Like I said foolproof. I also bought a splitter so I can use all 4 lights plugged into my 4 pin. And, I thinks its important to put a dab of the dielectric grease on all the electrical connections. I zip tied the extra cord under my car around the trailer hitch bar for the bumper lights and I wrap and zip tie the bar lights to the bike rack. It is a lot of cord. The lights themselves seem pretty bright, and they have a brake, running and signal light. There are 2 rows of led. At night, with my lights on, the top row is a running light and the bottom row is the signal. During the daytime, lights off, both rows of lights serve as brake and signal lights. I forgot to mention they use 3m adhesive. It seems pretty strong so far for my needs ( I'm actually impressed at how strong it is). Lastly the blue and yellow connectors screw together pretty snugly. Nice price. I'll update periodically. 6/25/2022 Update: lights still work. No issues with lights. But, as others have mentioned, where the cord connects to the light is very fragile and will crack. So, I put a dab of clear silicone over them. I have driven through the car wash several times since I installed them on my car, and the 3m is holding strong, and the silicone is keeping the wires dry. As for the lights themselves, the led lights are still working...all of them. However, as another reviewer mentioned, they dont get bright for brakes when taillights are on. Instead the bottom row lights up. But, it is not a problem for me, as I have my 3rd brake light up high and it is not blocked by my bikes anyway, and my brakes lights are somewhat visible through my bike spokes. These lights are just extra lighting for the drivers behind me. At night, trust me, it is very easy to understand that I'm pushing the brakes or signaling. During the day, both sets of lights light up for signals and brakes, and again, it is easy to understand what I'm doing (braking or signaling). If there is one thing I would love to see improved is their overall brightness increased a bit. 1/2023 update- both sets of my CURT lights still work without issues (lights I use for my bike rack, and lights I have on my bumper). Some reviews have stated these lights are too dim. However, I feel these are used in addition to my tail lights and 3rd row brake light. I have taken my bikes on vacation last year, and used my “homemade” light bar, and I have not had any issues at all, as far people understanding my signal/intent to change lanes or braking. As I stated, my 3rd row brake light, is very visible while braking. I have actually had a few people ask me about my light bar at rest stop. I have had someone follow me with the bikes on the rack, and my light bar attached, and they said although not super bright, they are noticeable/visible, and signal my intent. As far as the ones I put over my bumper reflectors, they are a nice “cool “ looking addition, and have held up, and continue to work as well. 3m adhesive has held strong, and the lights have held up to car washes, weather, etc.

These lights worked perfect for my application. I needed lights for a Kuat Sherpa bike rack that was blocking my vehicle’s tail lights. Let me tell you why they worked great: 1. They have a slim profile and fit on the edge rail of the rack perfectly. The 3M adhesive tape on the back holds them securely. 2. While I respect what others may have said about brightness, these lights are bright. The brake lights are clearly noticeable when the brakes are applied. The turn signal lights work great and are very visible. 3. I found the green and yellow connectors to be solid and of good quality. 4. There was more than sufficient cabling to plug securely into the 4 prong connector on my hitch. I ordered these with the idea that I would return them if not satisfied. There was no need to consider a return. These lights are a good value and just what I needed.

Bought this kit for the bike rack, which partially blocks the trucks tail/brake lights. Easy install with the 3M tape, and quality connectors. Lights are LED, bright, and easy to see in daylight as well as dark. Adds extra protection from a rear end collision. Good quality and no problems on 13 hr trips. Plugs into factory plug. Tie up any extra wires to prevent snagging/dragging wiring damage. Holds up in the rain. Looks good. Would buy again if ever necessary. Worth the money.

Worked great for almost a year with limited use (about one day per week) and extreme good care, but completely stopped working virtually overnight. I'll give the product another try... mostly because there isn't much else comparable on the market.

I bought these to mount on a 1UP Heavy Duty bike rack. Because I wanted to have the lights on the edges of the rack when bikes are loaded, and on the underside of the rack when it’s folded up, I stuck neodymium magnets in two places on the rack and on the back of the lights. Now I can move them as needed! They are very bright, even in daylight, and I’m delighted that this was such a cheap, simple option to increase safety.

This product retrofitted perfectly on my Kuat Piston Pro platform bike rack. It took 5 minutes to install and the adhesive strips hold very securely to the frame. All the lights and functions (turn signals, brakes, flashers) are plug and play. You just need to make sure you get the left and right sides in the correct positions...duh! :) Very satisfied with this add-on.

Nice addition to my hitch bike rack. Adds good visibility when the bikes block the car taillights. Easy to install, I used the adhesive backing and then put 2 zip ties on each light just to be extra secure. Wires are long enough to have a 12” hitch extender with extra to spare. I cant speak to longevity because I just purchased but will update if I have any issues in the future.

I feel safer in traffic with these bright lights on my bike rack. We have E-bikes and when they are loaded on the rack, they block quite a bit of my SUV's taillights. These attach quickly and securely with the double sided tape and provide clear signals to those following. They work great and I'm thinking of purchasing a second set for when the bikes are off and the rack is folded up. The peace of mind is more than worth the money.

Good

Supero mis espectativas. Se ve de muy buena calidad

Works as described

Cheap quality

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