caravan marker lights

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

our spectrum has a full set of uk markers arranged as follows

front outlines at bumper level, red/white on upper rear body sides
and finally full rear clusters with tail lights incorporated.

with darker evenings on way for towing to weekends away wondering
about adding more.

first thought was to add red/white side markers in area of wheel arch
to give more illumination, basically smaller versions of usually found
on horse box arches.

then trawling ebay noticed amber led units which could be mounted
on side skirts, big truck/trailer style.

other thought was reflective tape as seen on some box trailers around
the edge of the rear face of van and maybe yellow along sides.

any thoughts. did see a pack of 8 amber leds thought 4 for caravan
and others on side steps of troll...

 

[lacroupade]

our spectrum has a full set of uk markers arranged as follows

front outlines at bumper level, red/white on upper rear body sides
and finally full rear clusters with tail lights incorporated.

with darker evenings on way for towing to weekends away wondering
about adding more.

first thought was to add red/white side markers in area of wheel arch
to give more illumination, basically smaller versions of usually found
on horse box arches.

then trawling ebay noticed amber led units which could be mounted
on side skirts, big truck/trailer style.

other thought was reflective tape as seen on some box trailers around
the edge of the rear face of van and maybe yellow along sides.

any thoughts. did see a pack of 8 amber leds thought 4 for caravan
and others on side steps of troll...

Reflective tape is actually very good, and I have a feeling it doesn't need wiring.....:thumbs

 

[zippy656]

i was thinking of using LED lights fitted into the back edge of the side steps. I'm sure you might be able to fit them to a caravan as well.

 

[dinky]

would orange stick on reflectors be easier,how is our patrol going

 

[BigBlack]

I thought that trailers over a certain lengh had to have amber reflectors by law anyway?

If you want to be seen easier I'd go for the reflective tape.... simples! :thumbs

 

[davemud]

Hi ya

I have side fitted Amber reflectors as standard on my twin axle, But replaced them with slim LED indicators
I have done this to both my previous caravans It make changing lanes and manoeuvring much easer in traffic
cars along the side of the caravan cant see the rear car indicators so dont drop back or give way until they see your car side indicators.

As for the front of the van I have 4 maker lights 2 up and 2 lower both were standard white till my last trip to Croatia change the lower ones to Blue leb bulbs much better as u can see them in the tow mirrors, and you cant mistake the lights for a car coming up on either side

just my ideas davemud

 

[dinky]

On my Buccaneer it has slim orange repeater lamp ,why not try those.

 

[extreme-4x4]

Reflective tape is actually very good, and I have a feeling it doesn't need wiring.....:thumbs

:jesterbg


but seriously, like the idea of extra lights and indicators etc, not sure it would make the clarkson's of the world let you out easier though..... i would. im chilled

 

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

cheers for thoughts.

on viewing 'van again realised it has 3 amber reflectors at waist height each
side, the forward most incorporating indicators too. guess the white/cream
van is quite reflective too excluding the muck of course.

just seems funny that 6 meters of van has no illumination when comercial
trailers, and even the larger transits and sprinters have amber markers
every few meters. suspect adding to the tail light wattage is reason not
but leds use next to nowt so could be added. could even swap out existing
tail bulbs to leds to reduce load. any excuse to reduce the i didnt see you
mate factor plus towing a chrimbo tree is a neat pose esp tied to a well
lit truck.

seen tape for a fiver, and 8 leds for 18 so can feel a paypal moment coming
on...

dinky its going well thanks, could always meet up for a drool and see yer
t2 too.

 

[phil armstrong]

hi there,if you put add on lights on the side of your van make sure they are ether stick on or sealed correctly as if not it may be a weak spot for DAMP,happy caravaning.phil