Equipt - National Luna 9-LED Light - Installed on a 2013 Jeep Rubicon

[Gear]

Quick install of a National Luna 9-LED Clear Lens light

National Luna's 9-LED Clear Lens features

- 62 lumens dim
- 176 lumens bright
- 2.2 watts at max power
- size 8"x1-1/8"x5/8"

I saw this light on display on Equipt's Adventure Trailer Chaser over the SoCal Mountain Rendezvous weekend and was impressed by its light output and color. So when my friend Jerry happened to win one in the raffle I took a chance and managed to procure it from him knowing that I could put it to good use. So with that, here are the pictures and the simple install. This is a fantastic addition to the Jeep and well worth the price. I will be adding another one to my trailer.


The light is simply adhered by 3M double sided adhesive.


Using bulb seal(automotive weather stripping with a hole in the center) I route the wires to the side and down the window.


I then fished the wires into the top existing hole and down to a new hole at the bottom. I installed a grommet for good measure on the bottom. The wires are then taped into the factory 12 volt outlet at the rear of the Jeep.


The light has a small toggle switch - off, dim and bright.


Here is the Jeep with just the stock interior lights on.


And here it is on the bright setting. Perfect!


Since I am a big fan on Paul at Equipt here is a link to the light.
http://www.equipt1.com/companies/LE...ional-luna-led/1531686-9-led-hard-mount-clear

Enjoy!

 

[Haf-E]

How much shadow does your head cause on the table at night? Maybe mounting it a bit off center towards the table would reduce it... just an idea...

Really nice use of the bulb weatherstripping for routing the wires - slick!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Right on, I'm rocking the amber version of this light in my 100 Series in a very similar fashion. Very solid light option and the mounting options offer a really clean setup.

 

[Gear]

How much shadow does your head cause on the table at night? Maybe mounting it a bit off center towards the table would reduce it... just an idea...

Really nice use of the bulb weatherstripping for routing the wires - slick!

Good questions -- I played with offsetting the light directly over the table, but I also wanted the light to shine into the Engel fridge. In the photograph above the tailgate is not open all the way. It actually goes past 90 degrees so if you stand closer to the outside corner of the table the light hits it fine. This also seems like the logical place to stand while preparing/working on the table. I'll take another photograph later to illustrate.

 

[Gear]

Right on, I'm rocking the amber version of this light in my 100 Series in a very similar fashion. Very solid light option and the mounting options offer a really clean setup.

I'll be picking up an amber lens when I order a second light for the trailer.

 

[Gear]

How much shadow does your head cause on the table at night? Maybe mounting it a bit off center towards the table would reduce it... just an idea...

Really nice use of the bulb weatherstripping for routing the wires - slick!

Here is a photograph with the tailgate all the way open. No head shadows unless you are right up against the bumper.

 

[Ryanmb21]

Very cool, thanks for posting up! I will probably follow suit, just what I need.

 

[lysol]

Here is a photograph with the tailgate all the way open. No head shadows unless you are right up against the bumper.

what is that tray/floor under the fridge?

 

[dstock]

what is that tray/floor under the fridge?

I am curious about this too....

 

[Gear]

what is that tray/floor under the fridge?

This should answer that question. When I sold the 07 Jeep I simple moved everything over to my 2013. Have a look at the thread below and start at Post #229

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...s-Baja-JK-Thread/page23?highlight=Gear's+Baja

Enjoy!

 

[thebrassnuckles]

This should answer that question. When I sold the 07 Jeep I simple moved everything over to my 2013. Have a look at the thread below and start at Post #229

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...s-Baja-JK-Thread/page23?highlight=Gear's+Baja

Enjoy!

Are you kidding me? That is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen!

 

[lysol]

This should answer that question. When I sold the 07 Jeep I simple moved everything over to my 2013. Have a look at the thread below and start at Post #229

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...s-Baja-JK-Thread/page23?highlight=Gear's+Baja

Enjoy!

Bummer... And to think I thought there was a product out there to buy that was a plug-and-play drop in floor. Oh well... lol.

 

[Gear]

Out Exploring this past weekend. The light worked fantastic.

 

[Dan Grec]

Out Exploring this past weekend. The light worked fantastic.

That campsite pic looks amazing - brings back so many memories of living out of the back of my TJ just like that.
I would have killed for a lighting setup like this, now you've inspired me for the future!

-Dan

 

[Gear]

That campsite pic looks amazing - brings back so many memories of living out of the back of my TJ just like that.
I would have killed for a lighting setup like this, now you've inspired me for the future!

-Dan

Thanks Dan, I hope you are enjoying your time out there! I have spent several hours enjoying your blog.


Sleeping comfortable inside the Jeep with everything I brought minus the chair I left outside that night. It's all packed nicely in behind the Engel.



I must admit that I am having a blast with less and I am enjoying my time out more with the selected articles that I bring. Now go out and play and bring your camera!