mgmetalworks
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Care to post the parts list? 
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ujoint
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Care to post the parts list?
For you, yes! maybe not a post though. I have to sift thru the multiple pages and try to make sense of it all 1st.
ohpyramids
Adventurer
Man, a Ujoint projector retrofit with late model facelift kit would be really high on my list of awesome things to buy!
patoz
Expedition Leader
Good Morning Chris,
I need a little of your technical advice, if you please. I'm considering using either the Rigid Industries 21251 Dually 60° Lens Flush Mount or 21211 Dually Floodlight Flush Mount LED lights to replace the Whelen side work/scene lights on my Ambulance/Camper I'm building. I'm also thinking of using the 49000 Dually Down Angled Flush Mount Kit to mount them with, to provide more light in a downward angle. I would like to mount a set on the rear also as backup lights.
Since I know you install these as backup lights, perhaps you can answer these questions based on your experience.
1. Light output - Considering they will be mounted approximately 8' above the ground, will either of those two put out enough to sufficiently illuminate an area out to approximately 50' for setting up camp 50'?
2. Light angle - Will either of those two throw enough light straight down for cooking on a table placed next to the ambulance side? I know the 15° downward wedge will help some in that regard.
3. Lights needed - Considering the cost of these light units, do you think two on each side would be sufficient, or will four be required?
Since I'm building a camper trailer and not a complete vehicle, amperage draw is critical but these fit the bill. Trying to find Whelen parts at a reasonable cost has been a nightmare, and I'm NOT going to pay $350.00 per LED unit, especially when I need up to 10 units.
So far, I have been researching and reading Amazon reviews on the Rigid LEDs, but most are written by kids who have them on off-road vehicles and all they say are things like, "Great, best light I've ever owned, turns night into day, yadda, yadda...". I need to hear from someone with with some technical expertise, such as yourself (or anyone else on here for that matter) that has used them in the camping scenario, and knows what to look for.
Thanks for any help you can provide...
Pat
I need a little of your technical advice, if you please. I'm considering using either the Rigid Industries 21251 Dually 60° Lens Flush Mount or 21211 Dually Floodlight Flush Mount LED lights to replace the Whelen side work/scene lights on my Ambulance/Camper I'm building. I'm also thinking of using the 49000 Dually Down Angled Flush Mount Kit to mount them with, to provide more light in a downward angle. I would like to mount a set on the rear also as backup lights.
Since I know you install these as backup lights, perhaps you can answer these questions based on your experience.
1. Light output - Considering they will be mounted approximately 8' above the ground, will either of those two put out enough to sufficiently illuminate an area out to approximately 50' for setting up camp 50'?
2. Light angle - Will either of those two throw enough light straight down for cooking on a table placed next to the ambulance side? I know the 15° downward wedge will help some in that regard.
3. Lights needed - Considering the cost of these light units, do you think two on each side would be sufficient, or will four be required?
Since I'm building a camper trailer and not a complete vehicle, amperage draw is critical but these fit the bill. Trying to find Whelen parts at a reasonable cost has been a nightmare, and I'm NOT going to pay $350.00 per LED unit, especially when I need up to 10 units.
So far, I have been researching and reading Amazon reviews on the Rigid LEDs, but most are written by kids who have them on off-road vehicles and all they say are things like, "Great, best light I've ever owned, turns night into day, yadda, yadda...". I need to hear from someone with with some technical expertise, such as yourself (or anyone else on here for that matter) that has used them in the camping scenario, and knows what to look for.
Thanks for any help you can provide...
Pat
ujoint
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Took V4 and the Bronco out yesterday for a magazine shoot, had a good time even though I broke V4! Hill climb, throttle, traction, spun the rear pinion. I guess the welds spun in the center section. Time for a new housing I guess.
Pic doesn't do it justice but this is a pretty steep wall. Rut at the bottom didn't help and if my wheelbase was just a bit shorter (or longer) it would have been easier. It's so steep that my bed was ~6" from hitting the ground.
Pic doesn't do it justice but this is a pretty steep wall. Rut at the bottom didn't help and if my wheelbase was just a bit shorter (or longer) it would have been easier. It's so steep that my bed was ~6" from hitting the ground.
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
The flush mount that we use is the 21151, works well in single or dual setups. It's a lot of light though, I may run a single row diffused on V7. I haven't geeked out too much on different lights, may be a Rigid fanboy in the closet!
CrabbyMcNab
Adventurer
Took V4 and the Bronco out yesterday for a magazine shoot, had a good time even though I broke V4! Hill climb, throttle, traction, spun the rear pinion. I guess the welds spun in the center section. Time for a new housing I guess.
Pic doesn't do it justice but this is a pretty steep wall. Rut at the bottom didn't help and if my wheelbase was just a bit shorter (or longer) it would have been easier. It's so steep that my bed was ~6" from hitting the ground.
The Bronco looks fantastic!
patoz
Expedition Leader
Chris, thanks for the reply!
After I made that post I did a lot more research and found several Youtube videos comparing the different models that actually showed the light patterns. I believe the Model 21150 - 60° Diffused Pattern is the one to go with also. I just hope it has enough downward throw to be useful next to the ambulance.
I think I'll order a set tonight to test, and if they won't do the job they will just end up on my F250 which needs a good set of back up lights anyway.
BTW, if you haven't seen their Torture Test video, here it is. I was looking at some much cheaper Chinese knock-off stuff, but this convinced me otherwise. When it comes to rugged electronics, you definitely get what you pay for!
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naterry
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I like how the variable gap between the top of the bumper and the valance shows the twist in the frame.
