Rock Lights as back up lights??

[kat]

My original reverse lights don't work and don't want to chase down the problem since I want a brighter light. Have been looking at normal led flood lights to mount on my frame but they are rather big and don't have a lot of "wiggle room" on how you can mount them. So had the idea of getting a set of rock lights (hopefuly 6, 1 in each fenderwell and 2 or reverse lights) but didn't know if they put off enough light to be used as BRIGHT reverse lights. During the summer I had the cab off and used my brake lights as a guide, but now since the cab is on and tint is on the windows, I cant see nothing.
Ive seen a few older threads that use lights from wallyworld, are they bright enough for what I want??..Any ideas on a set of small led flood lights that can be mounted from there side and not the bottom??
Also what kind of wattage should I be looking for...I want the brightest light but not drain my battery with an hour of sitting without running...if that is possible

 

[904Bronco]

I used these...

http://www.quadratec.com/products/1...oglemerchant&gclid=CIKMkcvdw8ICFVCVfgod-TQAxA

 

[kat]

That's perfect except kinda expensive for one light...Thank you though

 

[Broncobowsher]

Typical failure is the switch. Which you will need to fix in order to use your fancy lights as a patch job. Once you have a working switch, which you will need for any lights to activate in reverse, the original lights will probably start working.

 

[904Bronco]

That's perfect except kinda expensive for one light...Thank you though

True.

But they are bright, very small, draw minimal amps, throw out a lot of light, and they are sealed to prevent road slime from getting in. I expect them to last a long time.

That being said, you get what you paid for has to tie into what your budget is... Good luck with your search.

 

[Slednut10]

Slightly cheaper alternative to what 904 Bronco used
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Mo...96&sr=1-3&keywords=eagle+eye+led+lights+white

 

[Justafordguy]

I used these small LED lights I got from Amazon. They were cheap and are super bright. I have them wired up to the reverse light switch and a manual toggle switch.

 

[chriskent85]

Im putting these in when My build get underway.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X24W-CREE-...ash=item41b52133c8:g:qHUAAOSw4shX-Gvr&vxp=mtr

 

[ntsqd]

I used a single Marchal fog light harvested from a junkyard 5.0 Mustang GT's front air dam for a reverse light. Took it off the last truck and will be adding it to the Bronc-up once things are a little further along. I drive it with a relay triggered by the reverse light wire.

 

[904Bronco]

Slightly cheaper alternative to what 904 Bronco used
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Mo...96&sr=1-3&keywords=eagle+eye+led+lights+white

Slightly cheaper... I'll say! ;D

LED lighting continues to have more options and cost less... I bought my lights when they were $48 almost 5 years ago.

At SEMA 5 yrs ago maybe 10 Vendors had some LED lights and they were quite proud of them. Now they are in every section and there are a 100 Vendors all competing for your $$$.

 

[kat]

Slightly cheaper alternative to what 904 Bronco used
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Mo...96&sr=1-3&keywords=eagle+eye+led+lights+white

I was actualy looking at those but I was scared that they were TO cheap...has anyone used them???

Justafordguy...I was planning on using those but don't want to drill in my bumper if I can help it...I want something concealed and out of the way..

 

[kat]

https://luxlightingsystems.com/collections/the-max/products/max-led-light-pods-singles
Looking into buying a set of these...but don't know electric jargon that well...they say it has a 300mA draw. I think this is 1/3 of an amp. So how long could they be on with engine not (edit) running before I have a issue with a good battery

 

[904Bronco]

https://luxlightingsystems.com/collections/the-max/products/max-led-light-pods-singles
Looking into buying a set of these...but don't know electric jargon that well...they say it has a 300mA draw. I think this is 1/3 of an amp. So how long could they be on with engine running before I have a issue with a good battery

That draw is quite small... You might run out of gas before these lights killed the battery... Depending on how big your Alt is and whatever else you have on.

Duff sells those lights, or something very similar... I bought some, but have not installed them.

http://www.dufftuff.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=rock+lights&x=18&y=13

 

[kat]

That draw is quite small... You might run out of gas before these lights killed the battery... Depending on how big your Alt is and whatever else you have on.

Duff sells those lights, or something very similar... I bought some, but have not installed them.

http://www.dufftuff.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=rock+lights&x=18&y=13

I meant how long will they last on my battery with the engine NOT running...didn't know how long it would take to kill the battery

 

[bronconut73]

Badmuttstang here on CB may still have a few single lights for sale.
He sold me a single, round, 5 led, flood light. Pulls very little power. I wired it into my trailer light plug wiring.
My gawd it is bright and floods wide.
Wish I had done it years ago. I never worry about backing up in the dark anymore. Worth the effort Kat.

 

[Slednut10]

I was actualy looking at those but I was scared that they were TO cheap...has anyone used them???

I used one for my dome light

 

[mitzel]

they say it has a 300mA draw. I think this is 1/3 of an amp. So how long could they be on with engine not (edit) running before I have a issue with a good battery

Connected to a cellphone battery you might get
upto ~8 hours runtime. Connected to full size
automotive battery you're probably looking at
close to 1 week runtime!

 

[kat]

I was worried I wouldn't get enough light from rock lights (I bought a set of them anyway..seemed to be nice to have incase of a break down at night and woods riding)
So I ended up buying a pair of these. They should do the trick....can't figure out how much they draw off battery but don't plan on having these on real long

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EAEM6X...&ascsubtag=1bc84df310b7fed66adf775bab02b8a9_S

 

[Justafordguy]

Those should be super bright. The ones I have are 18W each and are way bright. Those 27W lights should draw less than 5 amps combined.

 

[kat]

Those should be super bright. The ones I have are 18W each and are way bright. Those 27W lights should draw less than 5 amps combined.

5 amps...is that pretty low???