Camp lights- with switch on light

[outofrshell]

I have lights mounted in the PU cap and the tool box, I have all of the lights hooked to a single power source which is activated by a FEMCO remote wireless switch, the fob is kept in the cab and can turn the lights on even while driving at night to check on the dogs. These wireless switches are sold at farm supply stores for ATV sprayers. Dave

 

[Haf-E]

Bugs are not attracted to led light for the most part

Shawn

https://www.superbrightleds.com/blog/led-lights-attract-bugs/1697/

Ecologist Michael Justice performed an experiment to determine the type of residential light that attracts the least amount of bugs. He used six lighting types inside of an insect trap each night during the summer. Justice also made efforts to equalize the effects of weather and the moon’s irradiance. His findings were presented at the 2016 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference. Justice wrote, “The incandescent bulb had the highest capture rate, followed by CFL, halogen, LED with a cool color temperature, and the “bug” light. An LED with a warm color temperature had the lowest capture rate.” To sum up his findings, Justice added, “From an ecological perspective, LEDs with a warm color temperature should be favored because they attract the fewest insects

 

[Cummins_expo]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/fimco-12-volt-wireless-remote-on-off-switch

I have lights mounted in the PU cap and the tool box, I have all of the lights hooked to a single power source which is activated by a FEMCO remote wireless switch, the fob is kept in the cab and can turn the lights on even while driving at night to check on the dogs. These wireless switches are sold at farm supply stores for ATV sprayers. Dave

 

[TeamDoty]

I have one of these in the truck... keep it topped off easily as it's rechargeable via usb type connector: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Might-D-...eable-Folding-LED-Work-Light-LED140/205756057

 

[rayra]

https://www.superbrightleds.com/blog/led-lights-attract-bugs/1697/

Ecologist Michael Justice performed an experiment to determine the type of residential light that attracts the least amount of bugs. He used six lighting types inside of an insect trap each night during the summer. Justice also made efforts to equalize the effects of weather and the moon's irradiance. His findings were presented at the 2016 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference. Justice wrote, “The incandescent bulb had the highest capture rate, followed by CFL, halogen, LED with a cool color temperature, and the “bug” light. An LED with a warm color temperature had the lowest capture rate.” To sum up his findings, Justice added, “From an ecological perspective, LEDs with a warm color temperature should be favored because they attract the fewest insects

That's all about UV generation. 'warm color' is further from the UV spectrum. And why porch light 'bug' bulbs are a deeper yellow. And why bug zappers are giant UV beacons.
The bright white / blue-white LED lights so heavily favored in the marketplace these days are bug attractants.

 

[java]

If its a straight shot to the light from power, this is what I used, switch is right on the base of the light.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0GNR9M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[rickc]

Haf-E: Thanks for the tech reference. My practical experience matches this; bugs like light and some like different types of light more than others. Yes, LEDs are less attractive but a campsite flooded with light is still more attractive to bugs than one that's dim and yellow/orange. On a related note, "light pollution" blanks out the stars.