Great! That's the unit I ordered, but I wasn't certain about weatherproof cables or not. Whelen makes the same kit with them, but they weren't stocked as a regular item.

Thanks again!

 

Does this Whelen kit CSP690 come with everything I need?
how many strobes does it come with? Did you buy your kit on-line?
Thanks ~Gage~

 

Aside from the wire ties, cable shielding, and incidentals, it comes with the electronics box, 4 strobe tubes, and the cables. I went to Strobes N' More and found that their prices were the cheapest of the places I looked at. Don't forget the hole saw.

 

Thanks, the cables it comes with are they long enough?
~Gage~

 

I ordered my 6 strobe kit from www.strobesnmore.com, i installed the box behind the rear seat on my 2004 F250 super cab, installed two amber in the front directionals, two amber in the reverse lghts and two clear in the brake lights. i was able to purchase two six conductor cable from strobes n more that allwed me to run one wire to control both strobes in the left rear and one for the right rear. Strobes work great for plowing and constuction work. They also sell weather proof conectors and any length wire you need. I went with the standard connectors just filled them with dielectric grease and heat shrunk te connectors, no problems for 3 years and stil going.

 

Anyone know what web site I can get the Whelen CSP690 kit from?
Thanks ~Gage~

 

I was a State Trooper in Missouri 2 years ago. There are really too many variables or possibilities involved here when it comes to the average citizen's vehicle (or non-emergency personel) using strobes (keeping in mind when I say 'the average citizen's vehicle' it does not include a police car, fire truck, wrecker/tow truck, ambulance, road side mechanic/repair truck...). But, basically I was told strobes are ok as long as the lights &/or lenses used are not colored (espically red & blue). Having too many strobe lights can be a problem too (looks a little too agressive like its official business); just use the 2 main headlights and 2 reverse lights. Also white strobes were ok if you were parked on the side of the road trying to assist someone (like trying to use your 4x4 to pull someone out of the ditch...), or being on a construction or survey crew.... To actually travel with them on is another story, its even worse if you are traveling with them on and doing something illegal (like running red lights, speeding, driving wreckless...).

It does not matter what type of vehicle they are used in, just be very cautious in the way you use the strobes or else a cop can arrest you for "Impersonating an Officer". Which is a felony that can mean imprisonment for 5+ years.

Even though this looks very cool, it will get you in trouble.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpHOT7hKscI

 

www.strobesnmore.com

 

Perhaps in Missouri, but every state is different.

 

Yes, thats why I stated, "...There are really too many variables or possibilities involved here..." Everyone should check with their city, county, and state (there are no Federal laws on this issue that I can remember) before starting this project to be safe. The state and county might not have a problem, but the city might. No matter what the law says, there are 'bad cops' out there that do get a rise from bustin' your chopps. Its all in how each one of us interpret the law.

 

Well, I was going to refrain from posting in this thread, but i guess I will chime in now. As a fire chief for the past 5-6 yrs, I have had corner strobes (as well as others) in my trucks for some time. As posted by DonJames, it is HIGHLY ADVISABLE to check with local and state V&T laws before adding these items. Some areas tend to crack down hard on these, some do not. It is far "easier" to try to work you way out of a bad situation if your strobe tubes are amber to start with as well. White, blue or red are VERY difficult to talk your way out of depending on your lacale. Just a word of wisdom is all....


Personally, i hate to plow with strobes anyway....they are absolutely horrible during a snowstorm.....VERY mezmeriszing....enough to cause you to drive off the road, not to mention blinding on-coming motorists.

 

Does anyone have a template or know of one for drilling the mounting holes in the taillight and reverse light assembly? There isn't a lot of room for error or clearance with the normal bulbs installed. Does anyone know of a low profile bulb without the huge glass bulb?

 

They are 15 feet long and since I am mounting the electronics package behind the SC rear seat, I am going to have to shorten them.

 

I'm almost positive i have 4 15' cables run in my CC SB. 2 in the tails and 2 in the front signals. If you are too long then just coil them up somewhere. Cutting them will cost you more $ and will decrease the value if you ever decide to sell it.

As for the kits... each kit is different. The Whelen CSP690 is just the model # for the power supply. Some dealers sell the kits w/ 4 cables and 4 tubes. However the power supply is capable of running 6 tubes.

 

What's the work issues on installing in the front turn signals and/or headlights? Grill have to come off? Headlight bucket? Is there an easy way? Thx!