Date:         Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:53:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
Comments: To: Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com>
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Nice.

One advantage of external added lights; they can be aimed. I have
bumper mounted halogen "fog" lights, switched at dash. They're aimed a
little "wide" for backing into camp spots on dark nights. I have
tinted windows.

Neil.

On 6/10/20, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

> Here's the exact light that's used in the Gowesty Reverse light kit, for
> WAY cheaper ($9 each)
> https://amzn.to/3dXuZaY
>
> I've installed this light on about 20 vanagons now, it's FANTASTIC. It does
> not require a relay and can be easily installed by either building a jumper
> harness inside the junction box out of old/spare connectors- so NO wires
> get tapped into/cut, or a simple "vampire connector" on the reverse light
> wire. It draws almost no power, is plenty bright, and has a great field of
> view.
>
> I have been very, very happy with this light.
>
> -Craig
> '87 Sunroof Syncro
> '87 Westfalia


-- 
Neil n

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