Upsized Reverse Lights

I've mounted a reverse camera but I need some additional light for reversing up to the boat on those pre-dawn outings (currently I get a torch with a magnet out of the shed and attach it to the factory tow hook below the doors). I've just seen these lights which are reasonably priced and look small enough that I think I might be able to mount them in the factory rear bumper. Has anybody done this? My main concern is that the plastic might not be strong enough but I think if I put in some kind of metal backing then it will probably be OK.

https://www.stedi.com.au/10w-mini-le...unt-osram.html

Keen to know if anybody had mounted these or similar??

Gags

I have 2 little cheap 20w (4LEDs each) on a bracket behind my spare wheel

ideal for reversing at night, and / or setting up camp at night

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i put a 6 inch light bar under my spare tyre, worked well just need to be a little careful putting the spare back

Need to be a little careful with 'reversing' lights. I believe they may need to NOT be activated by selecting reverse and NOT from the drivers seat depending on what they are, where they are, and where you are. ADRs and state laws may apply.

I run a pair of these 27w leds, cost bugger all and provide plenty of light. They are wired into the Patrols reverse light so only come on in reverse. Works for me.

My OE reverse lights have 120 smd leds
turn night into day

18w/6" led light bar here, wired to the "single left" reverse bulb

These only draw half an amp and I measured it up today.....I am looking at removing the factory "recovery point" from under the rear doors, putting in 4 x grub screws to cover the holes, and then fitting two of these lights one above the other and wire them directly to my standard reverse light:

https://www.stedi.com.au/surface-4-w...ck-lights.html

I was thinking of putting a couple of the flush mount versions into the rear bumper bar but I think these surface mount ones will be easier (and cheaper!!)

I have a frame that goes around the rear window for work lights. (first photo)
I have an awesome led mounted under my jerry can box which is on the reverse light trigger. (second photo)

The second photo also has my first go at a rear light bracket, the first photo has the second style of light frame.

Cheers
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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...020/08/128.jpg
$20 for a pair on flea bay works good , used a 3 way switch so either on with reverse, off or on. Plus I used a relay


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@Brissieboy is right - at least in Victoria anyway - any additional reverse lights CANNOT be activated by selecting reverse - nor can the switch to turn them on be accessible from the drivers seat . So be clever / discreet when wiring them up . I got pulled up by the hwy patrol for a random breath test / licence check a little while ago - 1st thing he said as I rolled the window down was “ I’ll have you for those additional reverse lights “ , then I politely told him “ they are not activated by selecting reverse nor is the switch to turn them on accessible from the drivers seat “ , his shoulders dropped slightly then gruffly said “ oh so you know the rules about them then ? “ ....... I then got out & showed him the switch inside the rear barn door that turned them on & he was satisfied- I didn’t show him the 3 way switch up under the dash that can turn them on , have them activated by reverse or off so they’re not activated by reverse. Be clever peoples 😉

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@Brissieboy is right - at least in Victoria anyway - any additional reverse lights CANNOT be activated by selecting reverse - nor can the switch to turn them on be accessible from the drivers seat . So be clever / discreet when wiring them up . I got pulled up by the hwy patrol for a random breath test / licence check a little while ago - 1st thing he said as I rolled the window down was “ I’ll have you for those additional reverse lights “ , then I politely told him “ they are not activated by selecting reverse nor is the switch to turn them on accessible from the drivers seat “ , his shoulders dropped slightly then gruffly said “ oh so you know the rules about them then ? “ ....... I then got out & showed him the switch inside the rear barn door that turned them on & he was satisfied- I didn’t show him the 3 way switch up under the dash that can turn them on , have them activated by reverse or off so they’re not activated by reverse. Be clever peoples 😉

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Bugger, that's another job to do!

More wiring Philo - just what your vehicle needs 😏

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More wiring Philo - just what your vehicle needs 😏

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Better that tan a fine from Constable PLOD

Yes indeed

So I got the reverse lights on and finished wiring them up - had to muck around a bit as the cable entry into the back was in the rear RH corner but then I had to run it across to the LH side light cluster to connect it in parallel to the reverse light. Pretty happy with how they turned out and I will no longer need to attach a torch to the rear of the car when reversing up to a trailer in the dark!!.

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Bugger, that's another job to do!

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OK, all done, took 30 mins so have a parallel switch set up. Have renamed the console switch also from lights to fan.

Look at you go Philby 👍🏻 Great stuff mate .

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Look at you go Philby ���� Great stuff mate .

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