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

This is a really great product for installation on a bicycle hitch rack. The only issue I had is that although the lights functioned properly, it did not properly connect to my 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo. Normally, when I connect anything to the OEM towing harness, the tow mode is enabled on the car which disables the rear sensors. Unfortunately, that was not the case with this product and it gave me a lot of issues when trying to back the car up, so I had to return it. It turns out though that the 7 to 4 pin adapter I was using was the wrong one for connecting LED lights to the car. Curt says item 57004 is the correct adapter.

The media could not be loaded. 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.6/25/2022Update: 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.

We needed these when our bike carrier came without lights and blocked the care lights. We feel safe again. They are very easy to see and easy to apply to the bike carrier.

Gets the job done. They are a bit small and it can be difficult to see the turn indicators as there are two rows of LEDs but only the bottom row of lights blink with the indicator.

I bought these to add to my hitch mounted bike carrier, so I was sure that my brake lights and turn signals could be clearly seen with a bike on the rack. They are perfect for the job. They are light enough that instead of drilling I was able to attach these with heavy duty all season velcro. I have driven through driving rain and they held just fine. They are also quite bright and are easily seen in daylight. These were the perfect add on tail lights for my needs. One caveat. They handle brake lights and turn signals but they do not work as back up lights. This is fine in my case as my trucks back up lights are more than sufficient even with the bike on the rack. I only mention this so that people are aware.

I was looking for auxiliary lights for my Ford bronco. Several other products had a warning that their light would not work with an F-150 or a bronco. These appear to be from China, judging by the manufacturers name. I have always had great experiences with curt. They definitely know what the are doing.The light are perfect. Great quality and very bright. I may have to get an extension, as the wires might be a little short. I would certainly buy these again.

Needed a set of aux tail lights to mount on our bike rack for better visibility. These work perfectly and plugged into a 7 to 4 way flat adapter.

Great product for the price. So easy to install ...... no written instructions needed. Took about 10 minutes to install on bike rack.