The Baja Designs S1 Universal Hitch Light Kit in its toggle-switch configuration (MPN 448157) centers on a single S1 Wide Cornering LED with a clear lens, mounted in a hitch bracket that fits a standard 2-inch receiver. Because the toggle harness runs to a switch you control, the light is not tied to reverse gear, so it works as a trail chase light, dust light, or work light. The trailer-adapter version is the alternative, but it lights automatically only in reverse and requires a vehicle with a 7-pin trailer plug, so the toggle harness is the better buy for on-demand hitch lighting on vehicles without one. Owners on user forums say the light is simple to mount, but the kit ships without a locking hitch pin, so a locking pin is the usual addition to keep the light from walking off.
The mounting step needs care. With the light removed, mark the pin holes on each side of the adapter, drill them with a step bit, reinstall the S1 with the included 2.5mm hardware, and confirm the side bolts sit flush so the adapter slides fully into the receiver. Some owners on user forums have found the light body blocking the pin hole on certain vehicles, so dry-fit before drilling. Enthusiasts searching for a Baja Designs S1 toggle switch hitch light, a 2-inch receiver chase light, or a switch-controlled reverse light upgrade will find this configuration matches those needs.
No. The manufacturer lists the locking pin as not included. Owners on user forums commonly add a locking pin so the light stays secured.
The manufacturer offers a trailer adapter harness for vehicles with a 7-pin trailer plug connector, and that version illuminates automatically in reverse. The toggle version (448157) is wired to a switch and includes a 10-foot extension harness.
Yes. Per the manufacturer's installation sheet, you mark the adapter's pin holes with the light removed and drill them with a step bit before reinstalling the light.
The manufacturer's installation sheet calls for a 2.5mm Allen key, a step drill bit, and a marking pen, and says to park on level ground with the ignition off. Before drilling, confirm that the pin holes are not obstructed by the light body, since one owner on a user forum discovered this only after drilling. For the toggle harness, the manufacturer's sheet walks through connecting the harness and wiring it to the switch function you choose. Zip tie all wires so they stay clear of moving parts, and re-torque all fasteners after the first 100 miles, as the manufacturer directs.
