I did not know if I should put this here or on in Exterior
Anyway as I am wiring in a new pig tail I will have a way to easily connect and run a wire to backup lights. With the receiver mount I have a way to mount post type lights. I believe the cross frame will work too.
I have several questions.
One - how many amps will the normal reverse circuit handle on the new Ford trucks - especially as they have all gone LED? I can always set up a relay to use either truck or trailer power. Dealer did not know.
What lights are good? I found the following on Amazon Looked for waterproof. Man have prices come down
https://www.amazon.com/AUZKIN-Submer...6513024&sr=8-4 These pack some power, but may be too bright. Relay probably required.
https://www.amazon.com/BEAMCORN-1200...513024&sr=8-18 These have been recommended other places
https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Backup...513024&sr=8-26 These offer a side shooter option in several configurations. Was wondering if that might be helpful when looking in truck mirriors. Might upset neighbors though.
Why do I need them. In the years I have been camping I have lost track of the times I or the DW were out with a flash light trying to scope out backing into a site at night, or wondering if I had clearance to back up in a parking lot with out some bumble head coming up behind as I was backing up and honking. I now have a camera out back and want to light things up, while trying to be respectful of the neighbors. There have been a few times I wanted more evening light outside too, possibly even a third light on the trailer side . Dang more money - could wire it into the step light if I can figure out the circuit power (or another relay) Ill add that one to the Round-to-It list
Why the side light?
Had a bad bear scare once and if I had outside light (we were eating smores out under the stars when a small black bear came up and sniffed my daughter (she screamed and the bear ran off - rangers in pursuit). They told us to have a Colman lantern out. Sequoia National Park. Good grief that was 25 years ago.
I know try to arrive early and stop sooner, but Poo happens
Last question
Has anyone done this? Search turned up little.
Thanks
Keith
And yes I am board. I did cut Hay today though, but right after I did it forecast change. Darn - can I get a break? Ill go torment my German Shepard - she needs it
PS - How many RV trailer brands actually offer back up lights on their units? GD - low cost safety improvement. Something to consider.
Anyway as I am wiring in a new pig tail I will have a way to easily connect and run a wire to backup lights. With the receiver mount I have a way to mount post type lights. I believe the cross frame will work too.
I have several questions.
One - how many amps will the normal reverse circuit handle on the new Ford trucks - especially as they have all gone LED? I can always set up a relay to use either truck or trailer power. Dealer did not know.
What lights are good? I found the following on Amazon Looked for waterproof. Man have prices come down
https://www.amazon.com/AUZKIN-Submer...6513024&sr=8-4 These pack some power, but may be too bright. Relay probably required.
https://www.amazon.com/BEAMCORN-1200...513024&sr=8-18 These have been recommended other places
https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Backup...513024&sr=8-26 These offer a side shooter option in several configurations. Was wondering if that might be helpful when looking in truck mirriors. Might upset neighbors though.
Why do I need them. In the years I have been camping I have lost track of the times I or the DW were out with a flash light trying to scope out backing into a site at night, or wondering if I had clearance to back up in a parking lot with out some bumble head coming up behind as I was backing up and honking. I now have a camera out back and want to light things up, while trying to be respectful of the neighbors. There have been a few times I wanted more evening light outside too, possibly even a third light on the trailer side . Dang more money - could wire it into the step light if I can figure out the circuit power (or another relay) Ill add that one to the Round-to-It list
Why the side light?
Had a bad bear scare once and if I had outside light (we were eating smores out under the stars when a small black bear came up and sniffed my daughter (she screamed and the bear ran off - rangers in pursuit). They told us to have a Colman lantern out. Sequoia National Park. Good grief that was 25 years ago.
I know try to arrive early and stop sooner, but Poo happens
Last question
Has anyone done this? Search turned up little.
Thanks
Keith
And yes I am board. I did cut Hay today though, but right after I did it forecast change. Darn - can I get a break? Ill go torment my German Shepard - she needs it
PS - How many RV trailer brands actually offer back up lights on their units? GD - low cost safety improvement. Something to consider.
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