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  • Availability of Back up Alarm Bulb Compatible with 2012 Subaru Impreza
  • From the information I was able to find your 2012 Subaru Impreza uses a 921 size bulb. The Hopkins Back-Up Alert Bulb is only offered in bulb size 1156 or 3156. Unfortunately neither of these will work on your vehicle. I recommend going with the Surface Mount Back-Up Alarm, part # BK97DB. This unit could be mounted under the vehicle behind the bumper and is easily installed by tapping into the reverse lamp circuit. I have included a link to a video of part # BK97DB being installed on...
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  • Draw-Tite Max-Frame Hitch Fit on a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country With Back-up Alarm
  • I spoke with my contact for Draw-Tite and he said the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, # 75305, should fit on your 2007 Chrysler Town and Country as long as the back-up alarm strip is not sitting below the bottom of the bumper fascia. If the back up alarm strip that you are referring to are the factory back up sensors that mount in the holes at the bottom of the bumper, then they will not interfere with this hitch. Any aftermarket products that have been attached to the bottom of the...
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  • Availability of Backup Alarm Alert Light that will Fit 2008 Chevy Silverado
  • For replacement bulbs that also have a built-in back up alarm, we have 2 options. One fits in place of a 1156 bulb, # HM20100VA, and the other fits in place of a 3156 bulb, # HM20101VA. You can actually use a 3156 in a 3157 socket. The only difference is that 3157 has a dual filament that 3156 does not have. You will need to check the bulbs on your vehicle to determine if it takes one of these bulbs. If it does, then you can use the alert. If not, I recommend going with the Surface...
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  • Will the the Hopkins Back Up Alarm Fit both a Ford 2009 F-150 as well as a Ford 2013 F-150
  • I have checked with my contact at Hopkins, and it looks like both the 2009 and 2013 Ford F-150 use a 921 bulb. Hopkins does not currently have a back up alarm system that is compatible with this tail light bulb style. If you would like you could use the Curt # C57102 or the #C57101. These are replacment trailer connectors that have also have a back up alarm included. If your trucks currently have a factory installed 7-way you will want to use the # C57101 as a direct replacement. If not...
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  • Will Hopkins Backup Alert Replacement Bulb Work on 2015 Ford F-350?
  • From my research it looks like your 2015 Ford F-350 uses a 921 bulb for its reverse light so there is a backup alarm you can use, the Surface Mount Back-up Alarm # BK97DB, which wires into your truck and will give you an audible alarm. I've added a link to a video of this alarm being installed for you to check out.
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  • Backup Alarm Bulb for 2008 Chevrolet Impala
  • According to my research your 2008 Chevrolet Impala uses a type 921 bulb for its back up lights. This bulb type is different from those we offer that have a backup alarm. Hopkins part # HM20101VA is a backup bulb/alarm that fits in place of a 3156 bulb and their # HM20100VA fits in place of a 1156 bulb. For a backup alarm on your Impala you can just add a license plate alarm like # HM60100VA or one of the others shown on the link provided for you such as Custer # BK97DB which is a simple...
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  • Will the Hopkins Backup Alert HM20101VA Work on a 2011 Ford F-150
  • I do have a solution for you, but the Hopkins Backup Alert, part # HM20101VA, works with Replacement Bulbs 3156. Your 2011 Ford F-150 uses either 194, 921 or 3157 size bulbs so the Hopkins Backup Alert is not compatible for your F-150. We do offer the Surface Mount Back-Up Alarm # BK97DB from Custer which you can mount under your F-150 and splice the wires into your reverse light function so that you will still get that back up alarm. This is a pretty easy install and is a good alternative...
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  • Will Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA Fit 2008 Saturn Astra
  • Your 2008 Saturn Astra uses a type 921 backup light bulb so the Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20101VA, that was designed to replace a 3156 bulb will not work for you but I do have a solution. Check out the Custer Surface Mount Back-Up Alarm, # BK97DB, which provides a 97 decibel alarm when activated. This alarm can mount to the underside of the bumper and will wire into the reverse light circuit of your Astra.
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  • Back Up Alert Recommendation for a 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • I do have a back up alert that you can use but the Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20101VA, is designed to replace a 3156 bulb and will not replace the 921 bulb on your 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon. Instead, I recommend the Custer Surface Mount Back-Up Alarm, # BK97DB. This alarm can mount on the frame and wires into the reverse light circuit on the vehicle. Once it is wired in it will send a 97 decibel alert when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
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  • Back Up Alert Recommendation for a 2010 Suzuki Equator with a # 921 Reverse Lamp Bulb
  • The Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20101VA, is designed to replace a # 3156 bulb and will not replace the # 921 bulb on your 2010 Suzuki Equator. Instead, I would recommend looking at the Custer Surface Mount Back-Up Alarm, # BK97DB. This alarm can mount to any surface such the frame or bumper and wires into the reverse light circuit on your truck. Once it is wired in it will send a 97 decibel alert when the truck is placed in reverse.
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  • Will Curt Trailer Connector with Backup Alarm, # C57101, Fit 2009 Ford e-250 Van w/Factory 7-Way
  • Yes, your 2009 Ford E-250 van uses the same connector to plug into the back of the 7-Way as the F-series trucks. So you can use Curt Trailer Connector with back up alarm, # C57101. I have linked a video review for you.
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  • 7- and 4-Way Trailer Connector for a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500
  • Yes, Curt 7- and 4-Way # C57101 will plug into the same harness as the factory 7-Way on your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 (though it will not fit in the same place). For a 7- and 4-Way without backup alarm you could use # 30955 or # HM40975.
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  • How to Set Time on Jensen Mechless RV Stereo
  • I pulled up the install instructions for the Jensen Mechless Stereo part # JWM20 and here's how the clock is adjusted: Time Menu Setup Press & Hold the TIME button (7) to access time menu settings. Press the TIME button (7) repeatedly to adjust the following time menu list: ALARM (ON/OFF), ALARM SET, SLEEP TIMER and CLOCK SET. Use the or buttons (12, 11) to choose a value for each setting. Time Settings Adjustment ALARM (ON/OFF): To turn the alarm function on or off. ALARM SET: The hour...
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  • Can Atwood Carbon Monoxide and Propane Gas Alarm be Used in Place of a Safe-T-Alert Alarm
  • The Atwood CO and propane gas detector # AT36681 is pretty much a universal fit item so you can use it. Be sure to position it so that it is no more than 18 inches up from the ground since propane gas is heavier than air. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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  • Fit of Hopkins Backup Alert Reverse Lamp Bulb Part # HM20101VA on 2009 Chevy Colorado
  • According to the owners manual, reverse lamp bulb in a 2009 Colorado is a # 3057. The Hopkins Back-Up Alert Bulb is only offered in # 1156 or # 3156, neither of which, I am sorry to say, will work on your vehicle. I would recommend going with the Surface Mount Back-Up Alarm, part # BK97DB. This unit could be mounted under the vehicle behind the bumper and is easily installed by tapping into the reverse lamp circuit.
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  • 2018 Toyota Highlander Rear Bumper Sensors Conflict When Using The Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack
  • The Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670 could set off the rear bumper sensors on your 2018 Toyota Highlander, but that is with any car and any rack. If it were to set off the sensors, it won't be bugging you when your driving, only when your backing up. I've included a video of a test fit using the Swagman XTC on a 2016 Highlander you should check out!
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  • Will the Hopkins Backup Alert # HM20101VA Fit a 2001 Dodge Minivan with 3157 Bulbs
  • A 3156 and 3157 bulb will fit in the same slot on a vehicle. The difference is a 3157 bulb has a dual intensity feature and 3156 does not. Since the Hopkins Backup Alert, # HM20101VA, is for a reverse light, a dual intensity bulb is not needed and you can use it in place of a 3157 and it will operate as intended.
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  • Replacing the Atwood GS961LP
  • We have the combined RV Propane Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detector, # RS54FR in black or, # RS34FR for white. This is an easy installation, a simple 2 wire hook up. It comes with two options of mounting brackets to accommodate varying cut out dimensions from 5-1/4" to 6". The larger bracket is overall, 7-1/4" long x 3-3/8" wide and the smaller being 5-3/4" long x 4-1/4" wide. Using this option will replace both of the detectors/alarms you currently have.
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  • Will the Stainless Steel Trailer Hitch Receiver Step Set Off the Backup Alarm on a 2013 Kia Sorento
  • It is entirely possible that having the trailer hitch step, # CR-600, installed will trip the back up sensors on your 2013 Kia Sorento. As would towing a trailer or using other accessories. However, it would only sound the alert when the vehicle is placed in reverse and should not be a problem unless you spend a lot of time in reverse.
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  • Which Hopkins Backup Alert Will Fit My 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  • From the information I was able to find, your 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty uses a 3156 size bulb. You will need to use Hopkins Backup Alert - Replacement 3156 Bulb w/ Audible Alert, part # HM20101VA. The item you selected, Hopkins Backup Alert, part # HM20100VA, is a replacement bulb for a 1156 size bulb.
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