Reversing light
Submitted: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 20:39
ThreadID:
57469
Views:
1778
Replies:
4
FollowUps:
3
This Thread has been Archived
altim
Does anyone know of a manufactured bracket for a reversing light on a 06 Patrol or are there any good ideas out there for making one. Can't see a thing the way it is now.
Reply By: KiwiAngler - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 21:06
Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 21:06
Not sure if you are wanting a full time reversing light as you see on some 4x's where they have a stand, usually off the back of the spare.
I have done something a little bit different and purchased one of these
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NARVA-12V-55W-SENATOR-WORK-FLOOD-SPOT-LIGHT-4X4_W0QQitemZ200220999232QQihZ010QQcategoryZ42613QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
scroll down to the one with the magnetic base (FLOOD BEAM WITH MAGNECTIC BASE- 72438)
What I do is when I get into a situation (narrow track, one way etc) and I have to reverse out I simply attAch this to the back of the Nissan. When I am clear of it's not needed I take it off and store it away again
The magnet and the suction cups stick like stuff to a blanket I kid you not :-)))
AnswerID:
303123
Follow Up By: KiwiAngler - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 21:09
Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 21:09
Magnetic Reversing Light
sorry I didnt put the link in correctly in my 1st reply
my bad :-)
FollowupID:
569276
Reply By: Wayne's 60 - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 01:20
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 01:20
Hi altim,
I've just had a (quick) look through the Alanco cattle dog
www.alanco.com.au (highlight, copy and paste) and they have a number of work lights that may suit you application, though the magnetic base suggested by KiwiAngler does sound good. May be a cheaper and safer alternative to a mounted light.
Cheers,
Wayne.
AnswerID:
303159
Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 08:06
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 08:06
There is a guy on the patrol
forum who was making some of these. I got one for a GQ and he told me he was putting the finishing touches on the GU. I have his phone number if you want me to email it to you.
AnswerID:
303179
Reply By: nickb - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 08:13
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 08:13
I've done it a little different. This is on a 98 GU so may be different to the 06. The bracket uses the spare wheel bolts to hold it on. Wiring is through the middle of the wheel bracket.
AnswerID:
303180
Follow Up By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 10:16
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 10:16
How do you get the tyre off, is the light and bracket smaller then the center hole in the wheel or do you have a plug that you disconnect.
Regards Richard
FollowupID:
569330
Follow Up By: nickb - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 12:00
Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 12:00
The light has got a 2-pin plug and the socket sticks out the middle of the wheel holder. The bracket is held on by the 3 bolts that hold the spare wheel on. The bracket does not interfere with access to the bolts, thats how it was made.
Got a bit excited about the photos! Hope that helps.
FollowupID:
569342