Back up lights
Hey Dave,
Did you ever put in upgraded Backup Lights?
I saw a thread that you posted asking about wiring a relay for B/U lights.
Just wondering what you worked out.
Im trying to repurpose the rear blackout light holes and am working on reverse lighting for this area. I have fabed up some mounts using the B/O light brackets, but would love to see if you have come up with something.
Thanks
Josh (BVDL)
Hey Josh,
I have not done this mod yet. Mainly b/c I have not built my rear bumper and roof rack- which is where I will mount the BU Light. But I will use a relay (prob 20 amp) off the reverse wire to a SPST Switch and a dedicated wire from there to the light itself, as Recovry4x4 and 319 advised.
I don't know what lights you plan on using, but I am assuming they are fairly small to go in the B/O holes, so it may be possible for you to simply tap into the reverse light wire with your new lights. But I am not a sparky, and do not know if your new lights will cause overload to the power draw. I believe the stock wire is 14g, and IDK what the max output/draw allowance is on this. I also do not know if you can simply put a larger fuse in the block, and if so how much more safely.
If you're considering this, I would post a new thread asking Sparkies. I run all new wiring b/c I have dedicated fuse blocks, and I can run larger wire, and feel more comfortable with the install. Let me know what you do.
(Also, if you plan on running new wires, I believe you could go 24v off the bus and use 24v lights, and still use relay and SPST switch, which requires less amps thru the wire, thus allowing smaller wire. Confirm this with Sparkies as well, b/c I am only 99% positive of this, not 100%, and I will NEVER pretend to know something I don't.)
If you have deep pockets, go with HIDs. I know they use less power and are superior to everything else.
I will be using LEDs around my roof rack for lighting up the campsite, and/or trail. Here's a link.
LED Light Bars and Lighting - Vision X USA Home - Vision X USA
Best wishes,
Dave