Hello,

Seems like every where In go lately people are trying to walk or drive out in back of me while I am already backing.

I thought about making a score sheet, and seeing how many points I would get before getting arrested, ; ) however, I suppose it would just be better to install a (not too noisy) backup indicator to let people know I am coming and to open their eyes, and ears, seeing as they do not see the reverse lights (Yes I checked them to be sure that they are working).

In any case, I am looking at whatever options I can find for a warning indicator as well as backup lights so that I can see more clearly behind me at night. Its seems as this truck (04 Lariat SCrew) is more difficult to see out of when backing.

Anyone have any good options/solutions for either idea?

Thanks,

Dave

 

Here is one that I found, doesnt cover sound though. But I suppose that should just be a small, hidden solution I might get at Radio Shack?

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts....everse%20Light

 

Here is one of the Bulb Alerts fo $20

http://www.autobarn.net/des20101.html

 

or Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33716

 

E bay link seems not working...

Thanks!
YOMAN!

 

Just Search on "BACK UP ALARM" and you will get it!

DesignTech Back Up Alarm & Bright Halogen Light #3156

 

hehe geez alrite alrite....

thanks!
YOMAN!

 

Thanks Gents... Looks like those are the best two solutions that I have found.. Can you get them at local parts stores?

Anyone tried the bulbs?

Can you adjust volume, I dont want them to be too loud or annoying, just enough that someone really close hears them.

Also, how do they look when you just replace one?

Thanks,

Dave

 

The also sell Halogen Bulbs, but the web site does not say if they back up alert bulbs have the same Brightness.

http://www.designtech-intl.com:8080/...atid=12&step=4

Lets hope that link works or you can just go to http://www.designtech-intl.com

They also have a 800 number you can call.

 

i want something like this but i want it hidden when its mounted or just so not out in the open. http://shop.offroadwarehouse.com/ind...59&item=103438

 

you are right, the screws are hard to see out the back of at night.

my solution is to let my 5yr old stand in the bed and yell at people!!

i am joking of course but i am sure he would love to do it if i asked him

 

I just bought designtech Back Up Alert w/ brigther bulb and brigther light #3156 from Pep boy (both total about $28).

I dont see any adjust volume and it stats 87 DB sounds.

I will install it tomorrow but i havent look at taillight to figure out how to unplug it then plug new in..then get back here to update to let you know how it works..

Any tips??

Also i just remebered that i saw a truck that has 2 oval lights right between trailer hitch 2" and plug it trail plug. i ll look for it and paste link in here if i find it.

Thanks!
YOMAN!

 

Found it... http://www. jcwhitney. com/autoparts...p-5687/c-10101

What do you think?

YOMAN!

 

Yoman...just drop the tailgate and you'll see 2 bolts (8mm, I think) on either side of the bed, take them out and the taillight assys just drop out. Pretty painless.

As far as installing a backup alarm, just do what we do at work...beep your horn twice before backing up (making sure you check your mirrors and look out the back)!! It might be low-tech, but it's effective; everybody looks!

 

oh gosh... why didnt i think of that honk!!! hehe!!

Might return Back up Alert and get me another halogen brighter bulb

Thnk for tips on how to's!

YOMAN!