P1000 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SE - Custom Hitch Extension + Backup Lights

[mikeholley]

Hitch extension / mini bumper with backup lights. The upper lights are now work lights which you can toggle from the dash. The lower backup lights are on a new bracket via "Tim Salts" who makes the great light bar brackets for above the front windshield. These lights come on when in reverse and sit perfectly over the custom T-bar bumper / extension I made. Now I won't back up into the exhaust and can easily swap it out when needed.

Original post with my Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SE options - P1000 - Honda Pioneer 1000-5 SE

 

[bumperm]

Nice work! I can't tell from the picture, but how does that affect departure angle when crossing a ditch or wash?

 

[mikeholley]

Nice work! I can't tell from the picture, but how does that affect departure angle when crossing a ditch or wash?

I am not sure yet. Initially it does not get that close except in large dips. The bumper lines up with the tailgate if you looked straight down. Only the rubber bumper sticks out beyond and both can easily be removed by pulling the pins. I will probably test them a few times on trails and see if I need to remove them. For farm work I don't see any issues so far.

 

[JACKAL]

Nice work! I can't tell from the picture, but how does that affect departure angle when crossing a ditch or wash?

In East TN he would have that off after getting hung up 3x in 15 minutes. I can't even run a stubby hitch without catching rocks and ruts.