A few lighting projects
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A few lighting projects
I have a few lighting projects coming up for my truck. The first of which is some auxiliary backup lights. Its too dark out the back to get any use from my backup camera at night most of the time so I added a couple small driving lights back there.
Here's the writeup on that:
2004 F250 Aux Reverse Lamps
I also bought a few waterproof LED clusters that I plan to install under my mirrors as "puddle lights". Basically they'll just come on with the interior lights. They'll light up around the truck when I click the unlock button for instance.
And, I bought a few small amber marker lights that I plan to put on the pinch weld at some point. Three on each side.
Not sure how many of these I'll get finished before winter hits, but here's a few pics of the backup lights....
Normal reverse lamps only.....
New backup lights turned on...
Here's the writeup on that:
2004 F250 Aux Reverse Lamps
I also bought a few waterproof LED clusters that I plan to install under my mirrors as "puddle lights". Basically they'll just come on with the interior lights. They'll light up around the truck when I click the unlock button for instance.
And, I bought a few small amber marker lights that I plan to put on the pinch weld at some point. Three on each side.
Not sure how many of these I'll get finished before winter hits, but here's a few pics of the backup lights....
Normal reverse lamps only.....
New backup lights turned on...
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Hey Jay,
Looks good. Was that back up camera a stand alone unit or was it something that you have hooked up in a in dash Nav unit. Im looking to add one to my DNX5150 but wasnt sure that I wanted to have the one that bolted on my licnese plate or go with a 2011 tailgate with the camera in the handle.
Sarge
Looks good. Was that back up camera a stand alone unit or was it something that you have hooked up in a in dash Nav unit. Im looking to add one to my DNX5150 but wasnt sure that I wanted to have the one that bolted on my licnese plate or go with a 2011 tailgate with the camera in the handle.
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Here's another option for the reverse light and camera.
Currently the camera and lights are triggered by reverse only, a switch
will be also installed later. Thanks to Jason for giving me inspiration for
this a while back.
Currently the camera and lights are triggered by reverse only, a switch
will be also installed later. Thanks to Jason for giving me inspiration for
this a while back.
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That's right. Its made by PEAK and was (maybe still is?) sold at Sam's Club stores.
more info here... 2004 F250 Reverse Backing Alert System
more info here... 2004 F250 Reverse Backing Alert System
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Looks good! Having the camera lower like that will help with trailer hookups. I had to tilt mine downward quite a bit in order to see the hitch ball.
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Ok, so today was a beautiful day and I got a chance to work on the puddle lights and they turned out great. They light up the area beside the truck just like I'd hoped. Its mission impossible to get a picture of that so you'll have to take my word for it 
Anyway, I haven't done a write up on it yet, but here's a few teaser pics....
superbrightleds.com part number AM-OB-WW6
Anyway, I haven't done a write up on it yet, but here's a few teaser pics....
superbrightleds.com part number AM-OB-WW6
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I love the additional lighting, I know when I backup at night I sure could use more light. I was thinking of LED's long the running boards to light up the truck, but I almost like the puddle lights off the mirrors better. I'll have to think on that one, great work