Purchased an Expedition G Wagen

[mk216v]

Ha! I'd like to see that going down the road.

Maybe next year at the expo. Expo disco party.

I hope to be there!

 

[otiswesty]

Location for spare

Hi William,
I think it is as good idea to not keep the spares so high. I have always questioned how difficult it would be to change out. Moiving one to the rear of the camper is a good idea. I would think putting the second spare up there as a back up is a good idea for longer committed trip routes, but not for shorter routine outings. If you keep one of the mounts up there, you would have the option if desired.

 

[McBride]

Hi William,
I think it is as good idea to not keep the spares so high. I have always questioned how difficult it would be to change out. Moiving one to the rear of the camper is a good idea. I would think putting the second spare up there as a back up is a good idea for longer committed trip routes, but not for shorter routine outings. If you keep one of the mounts up there, you would have the option if desired.

Thanks. That is a good idea to keep one mount as an option. I have lots of deliberating to do and it will be interesting to see how it ends up. Messing around wit the camper is half the fun.

William

 

[Vegard_S]

One of the items on my list is forward and rear LED exterior lighting to replace the vintage Hella and PIAA lights.

I have recent experience with Rigid products. They seem to be quality products but are pricey.

Any other experience based suggestions?

Thanks.

Hi William,

At my work we have tried out many different LED-light brands, and at the moment we use Rigid for all of our mining equipment (http://amv.as/en/produkter/tunnell-og-anlegg) since they seems to be the best quality that currently are available here in Norway. Our mining equipment operates in one of the harshest environments on Earth, 1400 meters below the ground in iron-mines in Kiruna Sweden. Extreme shock and vibrations, falling rocks, high pressure washing, extreme high and low temperatures and so on... So far we have used them for almost 2 years, and only have positive feedback on them, but yes - they are PRICEY....

 

[mk216v]

Hi William,

At my work we have tried out many different LED-light brands, and at the moment we use Rigid for all of our mining equipment (http://amv.as/en/produkter/tunnell-og-anlegg) since they seems to be the best quality that currently are available here in Norway. Our mining equipment operates in one of the harshest environments on Earth, 1400 meters below the ground in iron-mines in Kiruna Sweden. Extreme shock and vibrations, falling rocks, high pressure washing, extreme high and low temperatures and so on... So far we have used them for almost 2 years, and only have positive feedback on them, but yes - they are PRICEY....

Great feedback, thx!
I concur with it; loving my Rigid Industries LED's.

 

[McBride]

Great feedback, thx!
I concur with it; loving my Rigid Industries LED's.

Quite the testimonial. If they can endure that mining environment then I'm sure they will be more than adequate for the G.

Thanks.

 

[Overland Hadley]

I have decided on Rigids for my truck and camper.

Yes, they are expensive, but you only have to buy them once.

I now have ten of them on the outside of the rig, from a 20" E series to the little A series.

I smile every time I turn one on. (and that in itself is worth something.)

 

[mk216v]

I have decided on Rigids for my truck and camper.

Yes, they are expensive, but you only have to buy them once.

I now have ten of them on the outside of the rig, from a 20" E series to the little A series.

I smile every time I turn one on. (and that in itself is worth something.)

Ten, as in 10?? Sheesh, light up the night!
Any pics(lights on/off)?

 

[McBride]

I have decided on Rigids for my truck and camper.

Yes, they are expensive, but you only have to buy them once.

I now have ten of them on the outside of the rig, from a 20" E series to the little A series.

I smile every time I turn one on. (and that in itself is worth something.)

Thanks. I am inclined to get 4 10" lights for the front to replace the 4 Hellas. I think two spots and two floods would do the trick nicely.

While 40"-50" light bars are cool I'd like to have the ability to aim each light to my taste. Also, with just one bar all of your eggs are in one basket so to speak.

For the rear I'll likely do two of the 4" square floods; I think Rigid calls them duallys.

Thanks guys.

 

[mk216v]

Thanks. I am inclined to get 4 10" lights for the front to replace the 4 Hellas. I think two spots and two floods would do the trick nicely.

While 40"-50" light bars are cool I'd like to have the ability to aim each light to my taste. Also, with just one bar all of your eggs are in one basket so to speak.

For the rear I'll likely do two of the 4" square floods; I think Rigid calls them duallys.

Thanks guys.

William,

I think once you see how incredibly bright a 50" is, you might change your mind. (I do agree with your logic, it's just that the 50" is SOO bright vs what I assume 4 10"'s, yes understood they'd be at different angles, would be. Would be an interesting test. Wanna meet between here and NM so we can test? ).

-Jeremy

 

[Overland Hadley]

Ten, as in 10?? Sheesh, light up the night!
Any pics(lights on/off)?

10 is not as crazy as it sounds. Although I do consider my Rigids to be an addiction.

I have a 20 E series spot/flood combo on the front, along with two D series Hyperspots that have amber lenses for use in dust/snow/fog/rain. (I have also learned that with the Hyperspots pointed down at the road I can use them with oncoming traffic, as the light is so focused it does not blind oncoming traffic. Useful for momentary use when more light is needed in a city or other situation.)

On the back of the truck I have two D series defused floods flush mounted in my new rear bumper. These are controlled from a switch inside the cab of the truck.

On the camper I have two D series defused floods mounted on the camper. These are controlled from inside the camper, and were the first Rigids I installed. They are nice but I rarely use them.

This last summer I installed three A series units as the exterior light fixtures of the camper. They are red, and are for me the perfect exterior "porch" lights for my camper.

Only photo I have at this point is this snap from my iphone, showing the stealth porch lights.

 

[Overland Hadley]

William,

I like the idea of doing 4 lights in the front, it gives a lot of lighting options, although one big light would give more light.

I would recommend doing something like, 2 spots, one flood, and one Hyperspot with an amber lens on it. Or if you wanted to commit to the amber, get the Hyperspot with amber LEDs, it would give it a cleaner look.

 

[McBride]

William,

I think once you see how incredibly bright a 50" is, you might change your mind. (I do agree with your logic, it's just that the 50" is SOO bright vs what I assume 4 10"'s, yes understood they'd be at different angles, would be. Would be an interesting test. Wanna meet between here and NM so we can test? ).

-Jeremy

Jeremy,

I don't doubt it re the brightness. I just did 4 10" on the roof rack of a 2014 Rubicon X I built for the ranch I run. The biggest problem I found was that after driving with them on for a while and you turn them off the vehicle headlights seem like a 1/3 AAA flashlight; they are more than adequate.

I'm so overdue for an adventure! Maybe South Dakota for the test? Probably some good backroads there. You don't hear much about it.

 

[McBride]

10 is not as crazy as it sounds. Although I do consider my Rigids to be an addiction.

I have a 20 E series spot/flood combo on the front, along with two D series Hyperspots that have amber lenses for use in dust/snow/fog/rain. (I have also learned that with the Hyperspots pointed down at the road I can use them with oncoming traffic, as the light is so focused it does not blind oncoming traffic. Useful for momentary use when more light is needed in a city or other situation.)

On the back of the truck I have two D series defused floods flush mounted in my new rear bumper. These are controlled from a switch inside the cab of the truck.

On the camper I have two D series defused floods mounted on the camper. These are controlled from inside the camper, and were the first Rigids I installed. They are nice but I rarely use them.

This last summer I installed three A series units as the exterior light fixtures of the camper. They are red, and are for me the perfect exterior "porch" lights for my camper.

Only photo I have at this point is this snap from my iphone, showing the stealth porch lights.

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Nathaniel,

Very interesting. I'll have to check out the reds and ambers as aux/task lights. Thanks.

 

[McBride]

William,

I like the idea of doing 4 lights in the front, it gives a lot of lighting options, although one big light would give more light.

I would recommend doing something like, 2 spots, one flood, and one Hyperspot with an amber lens on it. Or if you wanted to commit to the amber, get the Hyperspot with amber LEDs, it would give it a cleaner look.

What is the idea behind the amber super spot? Or Amber in general? Is it that the Amber is warmer and easier on the eyes?