Date:         Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:02:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: aux back up light installed
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
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On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 9:56 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> It's still turned on by engaging reverse gear ?
>
> I ask because ..
> if it's on a manual dash switch, sooner or later it'll get left on
> ( although if it's that bright you'd probably notice in the rear view
> mirrors ) ..
>
> and hey ...you might want to flash someone following you too closely with
> very bright headlights..
> but it is also illegal just about everywhere to show a white light to the
> rear while driving down the road going forward.
>
> and then we really need cop style  roof lights that point out to the side
> ...for finding ninja camping spots..
> or the ultimate, the hand swiveled and tilted roof mounted spot light
> ..with
> the control handle inside.
> Don Hanson has such.
>
> Scott
>
>      My roof spotlight does work pretty well for backing up in the dark,
especially when going into a tight spot that requires some twisting and
turning.  For frequent urban backing, a more conventional back-up light like
the one discussed here would probably be easier and maybe better.  The
spotlight is pretty bright and has a tightly focused beam.  An automated
'flood light' , like maybe a tractor headlamp, mounted like suggested here,
would probably be more convenient for parking lots and driveways.

     I powered my roof light from the auxiliary battery on my van.  It draws
significant juice, needs a ~20amp fuse.   I also use that Unity roof spot
light frequently when working around my campsites and to chase off unwelcome
nocturnal visitors, so I draw the power separately  from my vehicle run
battery.  I am surprised the Syncro crowd haven't discovered these lights
for their type of driving use.

D. Hanson