Towing Light Kit
Legal Lights On What You Tow
Anything you tow has to show brake, turn and running lights to the traffic behind it. A towing light kit supplies those lights and the wiring to feed them, so what is on the back end signals the same as the vehicle doing the pulling. It is a small purchase that keeps a trip legal and keeps somebody from hitting you.
Find Parts for Your Vehicle
Measuring your bed
Put a tape measure inside the bed, from the inside of the bulkhead (front wall) to the inside of the closed tailgate. Round to the nearest inch — a 69" measurement is a 5'8" bed.
Bed length is measured inside the box, not along the outside of the truck.
Still unsure? Leave it blank to see every length that fits your truck, or call 888-865-4024.
Kits differ mainly in how the lights mount and how they connect. Some are made to be a permanent installation, others go on and come off for the trip. Either way the job is the same: get a working signal to the rear of the load in a way that survives weather, road spray and the miles.
The towing light kits we carry here come from Blue Ox.
Two habits worth keeping. Check every function before you pull out, with somebody watching the back while you work the pedal and the signals. Then check the connection again after your first stop on a long trip. Loose or corroded connections are behind most towing light failures, not the lights themselves. Any of our stores can wire a kit up if you would rather not chase it yourself.
Common Questions
Why do I need a towing light kit?
Because the vehicle behind you cannot see your truck's lights when something is hitched between you. Brake, turn and running signals have to be repeated at the rear of the load. A towing light kit is how you do that without cutting into a wiring harness you would rather leave alone.
Is a towing light kit hard to install?
It varies by kit. Some are close to plug and play, others involve routing wire, mounting brackets and making solid connections that will not corrode. If any part of that sounds like a Saturday you would rather spend elsewhere, every one of our 22 stores can install it.
What should I check before a trip?
Work through the lights one at a time with a helper: running lights, left signal, right signal, brakes. Then check that the plug is fully seated and no wire is hanging low enough to catch anything. Do it again at your first fuel stop, since the first few miles are when a loose connection shows itself.