Options for Adding a 3rd Brake Light to a Truck Bed Shell

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what is the viewing angle of these lights. I am considering adding one to the back of my pickup topper shell as a 3rd brake light. My concern is that the slope of the shell will angle the light up slightly light will be mounted horizontal. I need this to be visible for cars that sit lower. Trying to asses whether or not this would work.

asked by: Don

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Expert Reply:

The Optronics GloLight Thinline LED Trailer Tail Light # STL179RB is generally mounted completely level, but a slight upward cant will not affect it very much. That being said, if you have a little more space to mount a longer light, I may have a better option.

The Optronics Thinline LED Trailer Tail Light # STL64RB will be 20 1/2 inches long, as opposed to the 17 inch long # STL179RB. The # STL64RB also has the optional add on mounting bezel # A64BB. This can be sanded down at an angle to get the light pointed straight back, or even slightly downwards.

Another highly suggested add on is the Pacer Performance 3rd Brake Light Logic Module # PP20-702. This will get you all the needed power and separate the turn signals so you only get the brakes to light it up.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Answer 1

The Optronics light best suited to your application as a 3rd brake light is their part #STL80RB which is a single-function LED light. The light #STL64RB that you referenced is a multi-function light (Stop/Turn/Tail) which you do not need. It is…

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The Thinline LED Trailer Tail Light part #STL64RB is a three function light with those functions being stop, turn, and running. It has a three wire design with the white wire being ground, the black wire for the tail lights, and the red wire for the…

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Answer 3

When folded up into the stored position the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps #TLA7802 are approximately 9-1/2" deep. I confirmed with TorkLift that this specific model is designed to just fold up, lock in place and be ready to travel.

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Answer 4

For the Tecnic 45 degree accent light part #TN42FR the correct mounting cover is the part #TN34FR.

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

I would be happy to. To flat tow your 2017 Ford F-250 you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar item #e84ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item…

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Answer 8

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 9

Since your trailer uses a combined wiring system where the stop and turn signals run on the same circuit, in order to add a third brake light to your trailer you would need to use a 2-Wire to 3-Wire Converter, like part #118158. This will convert the…

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