Post your strobe/warning light setup with pics!
#31
12-24-2018, 02:50 PM
There has been some great options posted I will be looking into.
#33
12-26-2018, 12:14 PM
After having a Whelen magnetic mount amber strobe on the roofs of my last 2 trucks in winter storm situations, I sold it when I bought the aluminum SD. I don't have a video at the moment, but I went this time with a Z Flash OBD module from Ultra Bright Lightz. I no longer have any interest in adding auxiliary lighting hardware to my truck. That much more to strip off and deal with at trade time. https://www.ultrabrightlightz.com/z-...QaAiXYEALw_wcB
So far it appears to do what it's advertised to do. The module can be plugged into the computer to update and activate/inactivate certain lights. It's also now Mac compatible for this operation.
My only uses are if there is some sort of reason to stop on the side of the road for any length of time, winter snow storms or backing a trailer in from the road so that I'm that much more visible to others. I've never checked to see if the trailer lights flash along with the truck tail lights when the module is in use.
So far it appears to do what it's advertised to do. The module can be plugged into the computer to update and activate/inactivate certain lights. It's also now Mac compatible for this operation.
My only uses are if there is some sort of reason to stop on the side of the road for any length of time, winter snow storms or backing a trailer in from the road so that I'm that much more visible to others. I've never checked to see if the trailer lights flash along with the truck tail lights when the module is in use.
#35
12-26-2018, 12:43 PM
#36
12-26-2018, 12:55 PM
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Edit:
Just went out and tested it again. It works as it should. No camera or screen flashing. Apparently this site has some sort of problem with me posting any kind of imagery. I tried to post a video with a correct extension. The file would show but the option to upload never happens. Yesterday I tried to post a photo. It would stop at the 50% point and then that window would disappear. I've never had that problem in the past.
Last edited by Poncho450; 12-26-2018 at 01:10 PM. Reason: Add video
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12-26-2018, 02:37 PM
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#39
12-26-2018, 10:36 PM
The kit includes the 4 strobes for $29.50. I picked up a switch from Autozone for $7 and a 50ft spool of 14g wire from Home Depot for $8
#40
12-28-2018, 05:49 PM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The kit includes the 4 strobes for $29.50. I picked up a switch from Autozone for $7 and a 50ft spool of 14g wire from Home Depot for $8
The kit includes the 4 strobes for $29.50. I picked up a switch from Autozone for $7 and a 50ft spool of 14g wire from Home Depot for $8
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12-29-2018, 05:45 PM
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Installing my 55" code 3 excalibur (5 rotor, rear flashers front and side spot lights) light bar in coming days. Had on my 14 f150 and loved it. Mounts to my back rack, and wired to be pulled off easy for car washes, or carry ladders or unistrut ect on back rack. Upfitter switches will make alot easier to install.
Does nobody use the old motor-driven beacon (AKA 'gumball machine') atop their rigs? Surely with high-output alternators and in some cases dual batteries the high draw should not be an issue...the beauty of them, in my opinion, is that they actually warn rather than just identify, especially when plowing driveways...the rotating beacon (2 or 4 sealed beam bulbs) will throw its light in a distinct moving beam when the truck cannot be seen casting its light far and wide onto adjacent properties and objects warning oncoming traffic that a plow truck will soon be emerging. These newer warning lights are more of a glow, and not as far-reaching, more of a line-of-sight warning light...then once the truck is in view they both pretty-much even out with identifying the truck.
Does anybody use them?
Does anybody use them?
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