Mounted Led Camp/Work Lamps
Submitted: Friday, Mar 27, 2009 at 21:40
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AndyMac
Hey all....just about blind from searching the 'net to no avail.
I have a Kaymar telescopic
camp light on the back of my 80 series, I want to replace the existing light with a rectangular LED variety of around the same size of a bit larger. It needs to be water/dust proof and a little robust for obvious reasons.
Thus far there is nothing I have found (but that does not surprise me).
Anyone have a suggestion or supplier I could try ?
Thanks
Andy
Reply By: Member - Warfer (VIC) - Friday, Mar 27, 2009 at 22:00
Friday, Mar 27, 2009 at 22:00
Hav you looked at the Narva Website Andy
Narva
or
Carac
Cheers
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Reply By: Tim - Stratford (VIC) - Friday, Mar 27, 2009 at 22:53
Friday, Mar 27, 2009 at 22:53
Andy,
Hella have a couple of LED work lights - check out their site - but be warned, $$$$$.
Hella LED work lights
Tim
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Reply By: Wayne's 60 - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 00:44
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 00:44
Hi Andy,
Umm, a location might help?
In WA, Blackwoods sell the LED work lights you're after as does Alanco and probably Coventries.
As indicated, for a named brand ie Hella or Narva you will pay.
Cheers,
Wayne.
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Reply By: AndyMac - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 08:59
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 08:59
Thanks guys, I am in
Sydney. I have seen the Narva light but (unless I have it wrong) it is round. I had not seen the Hella but will take a look.
I am guessing there is a "unknown" brand out there that will do what I am asking, just have to find it...!!
Andy
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Reply By: Barry - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 10:53
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 10:53
Have a look at the range from BriteLED
here.
I've just bought the BL-191W - it's not rectangular, but meets all of your other requirements. RRP $95 or buy from their store on eBay.
Barry
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 13:30
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 13:30
A site worth a look for LED lighting......... ;-)
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Follow Up By: Rolly - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 14:25
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 14:25
Just remember to organise your mortgage first. ;)
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 14:30
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 14:30
Roachie, I loved the look of those Off Road lights until I saw the prices. The $960 one looked good, but not on my credit card. LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 17:59
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 17:59
Jeez you're hard to please John...... They've knocked $60- bucks off for you already..... hahahahahaha
I happen to know a good bank manager (or is that an oxymoron???? hahaha) who could sort out a mortgage over your next grand child which would enable you to set up one or 2 of those puppies on your bullbar..... Just think how much more carefully you'd drive everywhere!!!!!!
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 19:06
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 19:06
Roachie, I have had to change my opinions of what had been good bank managers in the past. They have changed em for me, I should say. When they don't do their homework and you are borrowing with more than a couple of zeros, principles change.
The super fund has made me think a bit of what we spend I guess too. Hope the GFC doesn't last too long.
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 20:10
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 20:10
John,
Give it 5 years and all will be forgiven (but not forgotten...) hahaha
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 20:48
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 20:48
Roachie, I am not sure who will be forgiven. LOL Our bank - as distinct to the one the company deals with, of many years standing seems to turn over relationship mangers so quickly, they miss out on work. They miss out on family work now.
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Reply By: Mandrake - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 16:18
Reply By: BT- Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 22:57
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 22:57
Gidday Andy,
just a thought. I also had a Kaymar telescopic work light set up on the back of the Cruiser. The spotlight recently fell off and was basically a pain due to water/dust etc. How about setting up an elec receiver and then just plugging in a worklight when you need it. You can keep the plug clean with a Glad bag and rubber band while in transit. The light will be clean and in good shape cause it's in the car... You can then plug in a few varieties of light - you already have good wiring.
Cheers
BT
I have no association with Glad - hohohoho
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 23:47
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 23:47
BT, I am wondering if I put two or three reversing lights on a panel to replace the Kaymar crap light I have too. They would probably work
well in the mounts that are available and are sealed against dust and
water intrusion. with the acrylic backing. The LEDs would be a lot less power hungry than the halogen 55watt globe.
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Reply By: BT- Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 23:58
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 at 23:58
Gidday John,
yes, I reckon that would be a good solution as
well as give you better light for less power. Our light came loose and fell off after several trips up to
Cape Leveque with the KK. I found that it was rarely used anyway. I was looking at better alternatives but our recent accident has put that on the back burner.
Cheers
BT
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Reply By: AndyMac - Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 08:12
Sunday, Mar 29, 2009 at 08:12
I thought about leaving it off and mounting it when I either went away or arrived...I have however gotten use to it helping me out as a reversing light as
well ;-) . Most of the problem is the crappy light supplied, the plastic base and such is just not conducive to hanging together, that said
mine has 50K of pretty ordinary travel behind it now.
I found some great looking (style and specs) lights in the US but they will all run
well over $200A landed, more than I want to invest at the moment.....and yes I could visit the bank and take a mortgage on future sperm production or something....but I just don't like the banks enough......!!
I have been considering to adding a power outlet to the Kaymar pole in addition to the mounted light, just a little more handy for a cabled light at night.
Thanks again for all the info.
Andy
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