Jobsite Assault Vehicle

[Strong50]

So I bought three M1088's about 6 months or so ago and after a stint with Colon Cancer I'm back converting them into a work truck and two promotional vehicles. Its going to take awhile because i'm still using a walker to get around and trying to use the house shop so people stop trying to tell me to take it easy. Anyway, does anyone know how many amps the running lights, break lights, and reverse light have? I am planning on skirting the flat bed and adding several LED lights and LED light bars for Reverse lights. I have looked as much as I can over this forum and cannot find anything more than a LED upgrade to original lighting?

 

[02smokemaker]

Glad to hear you're beating the cancer!
Your work looks excellent so far. I can't wait to see the rest.

 

[tinindian]

I do not have an answer for your question, but I applaud your spirit! Sounds like some great projects.

 

[Jericho]

I use the multi volt LEDs , some run from 9 ish volts to 36 or even 48 , Saves even worrying about voltage , but if in doubt Use a multi meter on your socket and see what its getting. Good luck with the battle, Positive attitude can be 90 % of the battle , sounds like you got that licked !

 

[gimpyrobb]

I think he is looking for current in amps, not voltage, he can use.

 

[SCSG-G4]

LED's use a lot less amps than conventional bulbs, generally 1/10 or less than the conventional bulb for the same lumen level. So, use the formula Watts = amps times volts. If you have a 25 watt conventional bulb in a 24 volt system, it is drawing a little over one amp. A LED replacement bulb should only draw 1/10 of an amp or less. If you wanted to draw the same amount of amps, you would need to use 10 times as many LED lamps - thus a lot more light. I think that is what the OP was trying to find out or do.

 

[Strong50]

Thank you everyone. I appreciate the Information.

 

[Crapgame]

God bless ya, Strong 5-0! Good luck with recuperating and hoping it stays away. Don't want to get nosey about what you had to go thru, a former SF Brother invented a device to help people in similar situations you may be in, helps them lead a normal life as much as possible, he still skydives, rock climbs, etc with his device www.ostomyarmor.com

Good luck with your welding and fabrication, looking forward to seeing your projects.

 

[someoldmoose]

Are you looking for LED bulbs to fit in your original lights ? If so, SuperBrightLEDs is where ya wanna shop. I have converted several vehicles to LED bulbs. They do also have just about any kind of auxiliary lighting you could think of or want. As for your "current" question, you would have to go around and add up the ampereage of each bulb. All that matters is, less is better for the alternator and batteries. Your rig looks amazing so far. Hope mine goes as well .

 

[Strong50]

I have been looking into different support systems and actually came across that website. I have been learning a little more each day and hope that eventually I'll get it all figured out. Thank you

 

[Strong50]

I have a question about the light wiring on the reverse light? This Shows that there are two wires, one connected to a bolt and the other leading to a plug. I purchased multi-volt LED lights to put in the rear bumper and each of them have two wires ( red and Black ). If my assumptions are correct, i would splice the Red wire into the plug and splice the Black wire into the wire connected to the bolt to the original light? thank you.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Thats correct

Except that is a blackout light not a reverse light

 

[Strong50]

Thank you Gimpyrob. The light has a clear lens and only operates when the truck is in reverse?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Are you telling me or asking me?

If it does light up when you put it in reverse, it has been modified from stock. Not a bad thing, just not normal. Any pics of the front?

 

[Strong50]

I was asking. I will post a pic tomorrow, thank you for your help.

 

[gimpyrobb]

My pleasure!

 

[Strong50]

Gimpyrobb, here is the front of the light. The one with the clear lens.

 

[gimpyrobb]

So I looked back at your first post, my bad, I am not familiar with the fmtvs. Thats probably a stock item on them.

 

[Strong50]

roger that, thank you

 

[TNriverjet]

Gimpyrobb, here is the front of the light. View attachment 683027The one with the clear lens.

It's a stock backup light. Mine had one.