Date:         Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:00:58 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Back-up lights
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I have played around a bit with tail light bulbs to acheive a bright
light, but found that the brighter bulbs mean more heat, and the added
heat melts the plastic tail light fixture. The exception - and here is
where you have to be careful - is the backup lights. You can put in
bright backup lights - Provided you use the for only a few moments at a
time. This way - though they do heat up quickly - they don't heat up so
quickly as to melt the plastic..So long a s you don't just leave it in
reverse!

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Ron Johnson wrote:
> In addition to terrifically under-powered headlights on a Vanagon, the back-up lights are also below expectation.
>
> For headlights, GoWesty seems to have a good upgrade kit - any yeas or nays?
>
> For back-up light improvement, I haven't seen any Vanagon specific kits. I have seen a KC Lites kit at JC Whitney (2x 55W!). Any other votes in this category?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Ron Johnson
> Portland, OR
> '91 Weekender, "Betsy"
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