Bright Sparks follow up to thread 34255................

Hi All and especially Dodger, Jugs and Roachie.......

And the result was a weekend with the crimpers, wire everywhere and a multimeter checking all.

The initial post was reversing lights and what to do, so after picking a few brains on this site and receiving heaps of input settled on the following.

1. I wired in one only 80mm White LED to the rear on the drivers side which operates in the normal manner when reverse is selected. This I did so that the vehicle remains street legal for the city if system Number 2 causes an issue.

2. I purchased a pair of el-cheapo 50 watt spots + wiring circuit, which just happen to fit snugly into the recessed part of the canopy that houses the tail lights and number plates. These were mounted either side pointing slightly down and a little to each side thus giving good spread and penetration without blinding those poor beggars immediately behind.
This I wired, a la "Roachie", so that they could operate on command from the reversing circuit with a mind in neutral approach or also be manually switched on and off from the cab when the engine was turned off.
The reversing feed I got from the passenger side tail and the operating volts for the lights I got from the 20amp house supply I have wired into the canopy for fridges lights etc.
This was all done properly, using a solenoid switch in case of any current draw issues which may cause a melt down if left on for too long when using as an independant ground light.

The overhead work light is still in the planning stage as I am still flushed with the success of a WE's fun without tooooo many hiccups and arriving at sunday evening with everything actually working.

As I also managed to wire in a phone kit at the same time, it's all good as I can now talk to the microphone in the roof whilst backing into the shed without hitting anything.

Thanks to all for the input..........