Extra Reversing Light

Monaro Pete · 07-11-2016, 19:17

Having had the truck for quite a few months & now we've entered into shorter days, I've noticed how bad the "single" reverse light on the nearside is

What have you guys done to vastly improve light whilst reversing.
I've already been looking at some LED lights, but most I see are for the front & are as a result a little on the large side.
I would like to fit something that gives a good spread of light, but sits quite flush to the bumper.
I thought about a strip of LEDs like some of the after market DRLs seen on some vehicles.

Advice & pics of your rear end (ooh Matron) would be nice.

I've seen some of you guys with light bars, but one is not on the cards for me.

zippy656 · 07-11-2016, 21:17

Here we go 2 extra 21w lights

jims-terrano · 07-11-2016, 23:14

LED work lights mounted on the roof, also got a manual switch in the boot as well as revs lignts.

macabethiel · 08-11-2016, 10:12

I think there is a regulation covering reversing lamps max of 21 W it used to be but you could have a pair.

On my old Mini I had a boot mounted old fashioned Fog lamp connected in with an isolating relay. Technically it was for off roading but in reality I used it all the time.

jims-terrano · 08-11-2016, 11:02

Think mine are 14w each but it's passed 2 mot's at 2 different mot stations with these fitted.

Monaro Pete · 08-11-2016, 19:04

Thanks for the replies

With all the pics you ask for Mr Zipp I thought you'd have something better than a very overly exposed blur

Jim. Could you take some of the lamps in the day light please?

07-11-2016, 19:17	#1
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	Extra Reversing Light Having had the truck for quite a few months & now we've entered into shorter days, I've noticed how bad the "single" reverse light on the nearside is What have you guys done to vastly improve light whilst reversing. I've already been looking at some LED lights, but most I see are for the front & are as a result a little on the large side. I would like to fit something that gives a good spread of light, but sits quite flush to the bumper. I thought about a strip of LEDs like some of the after market DRLs seen on some vehicles. Advice & pics of your rear end (ooh Matron) would be nice. I've seen some of you guys with light bars, but one is not on the cards for me.

08-11-2016, 10:12	#4
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Nice Fog light used to do me ! I think there is a regulation covering reversing lamps max of 21 W it used to be but you could have a pair. On my old Mini I had a boot mounted old fashioned Fog lamp connected in with an isolating relay. Technically it was for off roading but in reality I used it all the time.

08-11-2016, 11:02	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Think mine are 14w each but it's passed 2 mot's at 2 different mot stations with these fitted.

08-11-2016, 19:04	#6
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	Thanks for the replies With all the pics you ask for Mr Zipp I thought you'd have something better than a very overly exposed blur Jim. Could you take some of the lamps in the day light please?