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GUM97

Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555

1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey

farmer giles wrote:
i did see an extended number plate lamp fitting especially designed for mounting a worklamp on (for softtops, double cabs, etc) in LRO recently.
i will try and find out more details

Believe this is what you mean:
http://www.farcorners.co.uk/products-page/...unt-point/

Seems a good idea, but it may be a bit too low to shine down onto certain things, if you get what I mean. An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"

26th Sep 2012 8:39pm

farmer giles

Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Cairns Blue

thats it gum - i quite agree about the amount of light spread in relation to the mounting height but i'm sure it will fulfill some folks needs.

27th Sep 2012 8:39am

Peter

Member Since: 04 Mar 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 153

If you want to keep a low profile, check these flood lights I fitted from Rigid Industries.

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The rest of the photo's are here:

https://www.defender2.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=958

Cheers

Peter

30th Sep 2012 11:56pm

farmer giles

Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299

hi peter,
those lights look excellent

could you advise approx how much they cost?

1st Oct 2012 9:10am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8582

There are literally a choice of thousands of lights that could be mounted on the rear of a Defender.

So rather then say use this one lets consider a few ideas.

Brief or on for long periods?

Halogen or LED?

Light output?

Current draw?

Internal or external mounted?

Fixed light or adjustable light?

High or low mounted?

If only on for brief periods of time, i.e. for reversing then halogen lights could be worth considering as there are are some extremely cheap H3 lights out.

If for long periods of time especially with engine off then LED lamps should be considered.

Light output? Most halogen lights do not give light output nor do the cheap LED.

How much light is required? Depends what you want to do? For low light camping purposes something (IMO) region og 500-1,000 lumens will be fine. Reasonable light output we have two 900 lumen lights on the back of ours.

Current draw of standard 55 watt halogn would be about 4.5 amps. A good 900 lumen LED light would draw about 0.8 amps.

[Edited to add] 55 watt halogen probably best with relay. Think switches are rated at 2-3 amps. [/edit]

Internal or external mounted. Internal makes wiring easier however limits position of light, might have problems with reflections and also getting a good mounting point.

Fixed or adjustable lights. If fixed then severely limit the type of use, ie. not able to swing light to side to follow a wall when reversing.

High or low mount?

High adjustable light allows light to be pointed sideways/downwards etc. Also means when looking at back of vehicle not 'blinded' by the light especially if a high output one.

If you have a roof rack good high level position of light able to take cabling along rack down RAI or down the ladder

Not too difficult to drill a bolt out so you could take wire straight into interior of vehicle or use a marine grade panel connector.

Just a few things to consider.

Brendan

Last edited by leeds on 1st Oct 2012 12:23pm. Edited 1 time in total

1st Oct 2012 10:34am

Eduardo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Región Metropolitana
Posts: 2110

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Good summary Brendan

Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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1st Oct 2012 12:16pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20761

Peter - I assume then with those as the light body is actually true to the Defender body that the LED's are slightly angled down? WeWillWin🇬🇧🇺🇸
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1st Oct 2012 12:24pm

farmer giles

Member Since: 09 Feb 2011
Location: worcestershire
Posts: 1299

custom90steve wrote:
Peter - I assume then with those as the light body is actually true to the Defender body that the LED's are slightly angled down?

that thought crossed my mind steve; but if you have a look at the rest of peters pictures linked on his post you can see that the spread of light is extremely good for close work jobs. (ie not a spotlight for bunny shooting tasks).

i suppose you could always shim or pack out the upper section of the fitting if you wanted more downward light?

1st Oct 2012 12:40pm

Peter

Member Since: 04 Mar 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 153

Nope they have to be mounted on a flat surface. Yes you could tilt them with a split shim, or do what I do
And act as the deflector ! They are diffused. So light is spread out. They have others on their range. But thought these look smart and only came out 3 months ago. Speak to Mikes2005 on rigid industries topic on this mod category. About cost. BTW they are ip68 not ip67 that let water or condensation in. You do have to cut hole in roof though, but as have county interior, the heat sink is well hidden. Look well smart and discreet.

Low 2.5 amp draw. Have had 110 watt work lamp in past but with a metre on battery can see it draining very quickly. You can just leave these on - off road of course.

Not cheap to buy, then again not rubbish !! As rugged as vehicle they are fitted to.
Easily see across a 2 acre field BTW.

1st Oct 2012 9:32pm

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