Expert Answers about License Plates and Frames

• What Is The Difference Between WeatherTech Plate Frame WT63020 And WT61020?
• The WeatherTech ClearFrame License-Plate Frame - Black # WT63020 includes a Multi-Flex gasket to seal out dirt and moisture and prevent vibration. The WeatherTech Plate Frame - Black # WT61020 does not include this gasket seal. I recommend going with # WT63020 so that there will be less chance of water getting trapped behind your license plate and it will be less noisy.
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• What is the Difference Between M439 and M439K Trailer License Plate Lights
• The Peterson Sealed, Trailer License Plate Light, Ear Mount, # M439K, comes with a mounting bracket. I could not bring up the M439. But according to the manufacturer M439 does not come with a mounting bracket. For a license plate light, you might also be interested in Heavy-Duty, LED Trailer License-Plate Light with Mounting Bracket, # LPL55CB. This light comes with a mounting bracket.
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• Comparing Weight of EcoHitch, Curt, and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitches for 2019 Chevrolet Volt
• The EcoHitch # 306-X7338 weighs 37 lbs, Curt # C11436 weighs 26 lbs, and the Draw-Tite # 24947 weighs 21 lbs. The EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver uses a flip-up license plate kit since the hitch installs behind your license plate. This does mean that you will not have a visible rear license plate with your bike rack installed. Typically your license plate would be obscured with the bike rack on the back regardless of the hitch. If you're worried about the legality of the plate not...
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• Why Does Driver Side LED Trailer Tail Light 271575 Cost More than the Matching Passenger Side
• The driver side trailer tail light # 271575 has an additional function, the license plate light. So it and the right side, # 271574, are not the same. I have included a picture that shows the license plate light at the bottom of the driver side light.
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• Difference Between Optronics Left Hand # ST8RB and Right Hand # ST9RB Trailer Lights
• It sounds like you are referring to the Optronics Right Hand Trailer Light # ST8RB and the Left Hand # ST9RB. The only difference between the two assemblies is that the Left Hand/Driver's Side unit features an additional license plate light to illuminate the trailer's license plate. I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on these lights that you can also check out.
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• Comparing Front Mount Hitch Options for a 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty
• The difference is that the receiver on the Curt Front Hitch # C31078 will sit below the bumper on your F-350 while the receiver on the EcoHitch # 306-X7904 will actually sit in the same location as your front license plate and comes with a plate that can move out of the way when you need to utilize the front hitch. I really like the EcoHitch simply because it hides behind the license plate for a clean, OEM look on your truck. Attached is an installation video of the EcoHitch on a 2021...
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• Kuat Swing-Away Hitch Adapter
• Yes, a swing away adapter is a great idea. For a swing away hitch adapter, I recommend the Kuat Pivot 2 # PVP20B which has a weight capacity of 250 lbs. The 250 lb limit is enough to carry two 62 lb bikes and the 80 lb Hollywood Racks bike carrier. We do have license plate relocation kits available, such as # 32-0055. However, I think attaching your license plate to the swing away adapter would cause your license plate to be obstructed from view, especially when using the bike rack with...
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• Hitch Receiver for 2001 Chevy Silverado with Roll Pan Bumper That Does Not Use License Plate Hole
• You are correct. For the 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500, the Curt # 13932 is the only available hitch that can be used with the roll pan bumper. If you wanted to use one of the hitches designed to circumvent the deep drop bumpers that were often found on this model you could use the Curt # 13339. However, this is still a Class III hitch receiver, so it would not increase your towing capacity and there is not anything for use with an aftermarket roll pan bumper that is higher rated than that....
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• What is the Difference Between Trailer Lights # STL9RB and # TLL9RK
• The difference between the LED Left Hand Trailer Light, # STL9RB, and the Trailer Light Kit, # TLL9RK, is the fact that one is an individual light and the other is the light set with license plate bracket. Part # STL9RB is the left hand stud mounted LED tail light. Part # TLL9RK is a packaged kit which includes 2 LED stud-mount tail lights, # STL8RB and # STL9RB, and a corrosion proof license plate bracket.
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• Why Does the Optronics Driver Side Tail Light STL9RB Have More Diodes Than the Passenger Side STL8RB
• The reason that the Passenger Trailer Tail Light # STL8RB has 11 diodes and the Drivers Side # STL9RB has 14 diodes is because the driver side light has an additional function; license plate illuminator. This is why you see a difference in the amount of diodes. I have attached a picture of the underside of the driver side light so you can see the license plate illuminator. I have attached some review videos as well as an installation video for you to check out.
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• Difference Between 300418 & 300357 Stainless Steel Cadillac License Plate
• The # 300418 has the word 'Cadillac' under the Cadillac emblem, the # 300357 has the emblem only. That's the only difference.
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• Comparing Demco Kar Kaddy X and SS Tow Dolly Steering
• The # DM9713045 steerable axle and the # DM9713093 swivel platform both help with tracking behind your motorhome. However, the steerable axle will be far superior. The swivel platform allows for some movement but your rear tires and tow dolly tires are still in a fixed position. The tires actually rotate on the tow dolly with the steerable axle, meaning you're going to have a much better towing experience with greater control. It will also allow for tight cornering when you need it. This...
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• Comparing Wired and Wireless Backup Camera Systems for 2007 GMC Sierra HD 3500
• Wireless backup camera systems like the Swift Hitch # 04928 can offer easier installation than wired systems such as the Hopkins Smart Hitch # HM50002. But any wireless device can potentially interfere with other similar items such as a tire pressure monitor. The various manufacturers do not test their products with those from the others so there is no way to absolutely guarantee that they will work simultaneously without interaction. The wired Hopkins system # HM50002 uses a license plate...
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• Differences Between Trailer Hitch Options for 2014 Chevy Volt
• The 100 lb figure you mention for the Curt # C11221 is actually the tongue weight capacity of the hitch, which is the maximum amount of downward force that could safely be applied to the trailer ball. Typically the tongue weight of a given trailer is between 10 and 15% of its fully loaded weight. Given that your trailer weighs a maximum of 400 lbs, the most tongue weight you'd likely see is 60 lbs, which is well within the capacity of the Curt # C11221. The EcoHitch # 306-X7180 and #...
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• Differences Between Peterson 432200 6-Function and 432400 7-Function Trailer Taillights
• The driver's side lamp, part # 432400 has an additional function that the # 432200 passenger side lamp does not. The driver's side features a clear lens on the underside of the lamp housing that would illuminate a license plate mounted underneath it. I've provided a photo showing the difference. You would indeed want to purchase one of each. I've linked to a product video featuring both taillights.
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• Are the LED Trailer Tail Lights # STL8RB and # STL9RB the Same Just for Different Sides
• Yes, the LED Trailer Tail Lights # STL8RB and # STL9RB are the same light. Part # STL8RB is for the passenger side of the trailer while part # STL9RB will install on the driver's side. You can also find these LED lights in the Kit # TLL9RK which will provide you with a wiring harness with connectors, a license plate mounting bracket, as well as hardware and quick-splice connectors needed to install the parts.
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• What is Difference Between Optronics Trailer Taillight Kit TLL16RK and TLL160RK
• The two kits both have the same taillight but the part # TLL160RK only comes with the two light assemblies whereas the part # TLL16RK comes with additional wiring to from the front of the trailer to the rear as well as a license plate bracket. Basically one kit is for replacing everything on the trailer and other is for just the lights.
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• What are the Differences Between Bargman # 30-92-108 and Bargman # 30-92-003 Tail Lights
• The plastic brackets on the Bargman # 30-92-003 and # 30-92-108 turn and tail lights will be the same plastic grade. The red or white bracket will be the same molded plastic for either of the products. As I mentioned in the video the products are exactly the same in quality. The only difference is the color. I have attached a couple videos as well as trailer lighting requirements for you.
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• Why is Optronics Light part # STL16RB 7 Function and # STL17RB 8 Function
• The matching driver side light to go with the part # STL16RB that you have is the part # STL17RB that you also mentioned. The reason this light says it has an additional function is that the bottom of it has a clear lens to illuminate a license plate.
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• Are Driver and Passenger Side Peterson Trailer Tail Lights Different
• That's a good question, but different tail lights are needed for the driver and passenger side for trailers, including the Peterson lights you asked about. The reason they are marked as "Driver Side" and "Passenger Side" is because the drivers side light has a bulb underneath which illuminates the license plate, as shown in the accompanying photo. So the lights you need are: - Driver Side: Peterson Trailer Tail Light # 432000 - Passenger Side: Peterson Trailer Tail Light # 431800 I...
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