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extra backup lights
Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 8:58 pm
by ullbergm
Anyone install some extra backup lights? I keep having to roll down the window to see behind me when i back up in the dark. I guess thats what i get for having dark tint.. I was thinking about trying something like this:
http://www.whitenight.com/whitenight/0004197.htmBut i may just Drill some holes in the hitch and attach some lights instead if i can find some that i like.
Re: extra backup lights (ullbergm)
Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 9:49 pm
by Raven
That's a very cool looking rig, a great idea.
Re: extra backup lights (ullbergm)
Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 10:14 pm
by ullbergm
I have also thought about mounting something like this on the hitch:
http://www.vlsusa.com/cgi-bin/...=TIR3Not sure if it would work good as a floodlight type light thou..
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 12:27 am
by Jahntassa
The whelen module (the last post) is a strobe designed to work in police cars..definitely not going to give you any usable light..The other hitch mount is a pretty cool idea...or have you thought of getting a cheap pair of foglamps to mount under the rear bumper..?
Re: (Jahntassa)
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 12:49 am
by ullbergm
Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »The whelen module (the last post) is a strobe designed to work in police cars..definitely not going to give you any usable light..I was hoping that it might be ok in a steady-burn configuration, but you are probably right.Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »The other hitch mount is a pretty cool idea...or have you thought of getting a cheap pair of foglamps to mount under the rear bumper..?I have some in a box that im going to ziptie to it to see if they are bright enough. They are some aftermarket foglams from autozone that i never got installed on my other car.
Re: extra backup lights (ullbergm)
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 12:50 am
by ullbergm
Sort of related, does anyone know what kind of amperage that the reverse light circuit can handle? I was hoping to not have to run power and install a relay...
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 1:23 am
by Jahntassa
Maybe 10 amps? I don't know for sure...but the foglamps you have are most likely gonna need more pull than the stocks will..
Re: (Jahntassa)
Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 1:50 am
by ullbergm
Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »Maybe 10 amps? I don't know for sure...but the foglamps you have are most likely gonna need more pull than the stocks will..Probably so.. so much for being lazy..
Re: extra backup lights (ullbergm)
Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:42 am
by waveresponder
Quote, originally posted by ullbergm »Anyone install some extra backup lights? I keep having to roll down the window to see behind me when i back up in the dark. I guess thats what i get for having dark tint.. I was thinking about trying something like this:
http://www.whitenight.com/whitenight/0004197.htmBut i may just Drill some holes in the hitch and attach some lights instead if i can find some that i like. i think this would look awkward placed underneath the rear of the vibe...dunno...can someone photoshop a pic of it on a vibe?...lol...im also toying with ideas of how to get some additional exterior lighting for the vibe...maybe using the roof racks for side lighting....the trailer hitch idea is nice however...