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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Show us your strobes, beacons and lightbars
I am sure that there are some in this community with emergency lights on their Defenders. I would be interested in seeing how you've installed or set yours up, what kit you've used, how it's wired, and how satisfied you are with the setup.

In the title by "lightbar" I do of course mean flashing emergency lightbar, not the Laser/Rigid etc style white auxiliary lighting type bar - we know how to do those!

Thanks.
Post #686980 16th Feb 2018 3:10pm
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mini Anaconda



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I have a Britax twin rotating halogen beacon on mine. I didn't want to drill the roof to install it and with it not being magnetic, that wasn't an option. So I bought a roof bar and attached the beacon to that so no drilling required. Because mine is a Ninety it has the roof vents in the back which allowed me to run the wires through there, so that may require some extra thought if you have a Defender roof to avoid drilling. I now have a roof rack so attached the beacon onto the back of that in the same way.

I have wired it so that it is permanently live so that it can be used without the keys in the ignition, same with the cheap work lights which are also on the roof bar.


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I also have a suction mount orange LED strobe in the windscreen which plugs into a 12v socket.

Thumbs Up BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
Post #686984 16th Feb 2018 3:18pm
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ericvv



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Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Post #686987 16th Feb 2018 3:23pm
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zsd-puma



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
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I didn't want to drill the roof to install it and with it not being magnetic, that wasn't an option.


Stick a bit of galvanised tin on the inside of the roof - double sided tape or sealant will hold it - gives the magnet something to stick on on the outside. Wink
Post #686988 16th Feb 2018 3:24pm
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
What about LED lights stuck in all the windows or behind the grille? Just an idea for a more discreet fit. Lots of variety on eBay.




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Post #686993 16th Feb 2018 3:39pm
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leeds



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BW, have a few words with Duncan at K & S McKenzie if you want a few ideas. That is part of his daily job.

James, I had a few words with the lads at K & S McKenzie as I saw someone selling blue flashing lights. They confirmed they can only sell blue flashing lights to emergency services against an official order form as that is a legal requirement. Only emergency vehicles are allowed to have blue lights fitted. Another example of less then scrupulous selling tactics on ebay


Brendan
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Welshsurferdude



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LED Safety whip with flag and a single circular LED orange bacon thats super bright!

flag is used in the quarries I work in so the big rigid dumpers and stuff can see me from their cabs(hopefully!)

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Post #687051 16th Feb 2018 7:40pm
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walfy



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LED whip. As in the pole is lit up? 110 D250 SE HT
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Post #687059 16th Feb 2018 7:53pm
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LandRoverAnorak



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I use a twin LED rotator for my 4x4 Response activities, chosen because it's Regulation 65 compliant. It's magnetic and so is mounted on steel plates bolted to a roof bar. It's also rated for 70mph Rolling with laughter


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We've got the same one for use with my wifes' D4, too. Darren

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Post #687063 16th Feb 2018 8:22pm
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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
For me, I have two LED amber strobes mounted in the front grill, a twin rotator on the roof, two rear mounted LED amber strobes just above the rear door and two LED amber strobes mounted off the rear reverse and fog lights.

If you want pics, no probs. So happens I am out tomorrow for a rally.

I have purchases another 8 LED strobes to mount off the roof rack and replace the twin rotator on the roof rack. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
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Post #687067 16th Feb 2018 8:35pm
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diesel_jim



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
^^^ I remember CB antennas from years back that had a lamp on the top of them... looked great on Capri's and cortinas....


You should search for "Western" on LR4x4, he has a couple of lights on his 110 I think.
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lb73



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Had two led strobes mounted on the rear, along with amber beacon mounted on the front


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Post #687108 16th Feb 2018 11:17pm
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Supacat



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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green
walfy wrote:
LED whip. As in the pole is lit up?


Not cheap but Ariel have them as optional extras for the Nomad:


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Post #687172 17th Feb 2018 11:15am
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ozzie1989



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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Bonatti Grey
I guess they are not road legal then Laughing Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)
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bankz5152



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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Mounting mine under the rollcage. Perm live, fed down the A Pillar on the front, through the roof on the rear, joined into one loom, then into the fusebox (under cubby) and up to the switch (MUD Pod). Brackets made from Ali L section then x2 coats of Buzzweld CIO



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