No License Plate Light on 2014 320 CSS

xslsand

Shortly after buying a 2014 T@b 320 CSS I drove from Georgia to Oregon. Somewhere along the way I lost my license plate. After receiving a replacement plate, a friend made a bracket that allowed the plate and frame to be attached a bit higher so they didn’t hang below the bottom edge of the camper. He commented there was no license plate light, which I hadn’t noticed. There were 4 holes, each pair fairly close together vertically, where the old plate was attached.  I’m assuming two of the holes were for a light. However, there are no wires visible. Can someone tell me how to access the wiring so I can install a new light?

Bayliss

@xslsand, I am not familiar with the CSS hatch construction, but I did a quick forum search to see if there are any posts responsive to your question.  I did not find one, but the following discussion might be of interest to you:

https://teardrop-trailers.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/655#Comment_655

xslsand

@Bayliss thank you for researching this. The 2014 Tab’s rear  lights are on the diamond plate below the hatch cover. I did locate a white and a brown wire that run along the side wall that disappear under the metal cap that is screwed into the base of the hatch. I’m thinking that removing that cap may provide access to the wiring for the lights. See photos below.