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Davidej



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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alveston Red
Advice on roof mounted light bar makes
My next plan for the new year is to fix a light bar to the Front Runner roof rack. This is for use in the country lanes of the south west and light off road trips to go camping. Would appreciate some advice on any options people have fitted as these seem to range from £150 to £700. Clearly the more you pay……..but I cannot afford top end or Lasers for a 40 in bar. What would you recommend?

Have seen versions from Ring and Vision (VisionXmitter) but no feedback on these compared to others. If you are selling a decent one do let me know.
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keith



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http://www.rigidindustries.com/
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camelman



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Bear in mind that roof mounted lights have a tendency to light your bonnet up as much as the road in front..... 
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custom90



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Have a look @ D44. Thumbs Up
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Hairysteve



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There is a nice article on page 62 of this months LRO "Guide To Adventure" publication called LED Lights Giant Test.
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grizz



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Take a look at this ...
http://www.wildernesslighting.co.uk/landro...2668-p.asp

A real bargain
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bpman



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keith wrote:
http://www.rigidindustries.com/


40" E series Thumbs Up


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Post #478819 3rd Dec 2015 6:23pm
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keith



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^^^^
Lovely light , lovely LR. Thumbs Up
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grizz



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50" bar with fitting kit for £399 .. Can't go wrong with that
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Iain



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Another +1 for wilderness. I have 2 x 10inch duplex light bars on the front of my FD rax and the light they throw out puts a grin on my face every time. COTAG 4x4 Response

2015 XS USW Corris Grey on DF MTR's
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johnszs



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I have a 40" from welshoffroadproducts aka welshsueferdude on here its made by aurora lights which deven 4x4 sell too so you can be assured of a quality item 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon
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Davidej



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Lights
thanks all for options and ideas. I can see a pretty similar price point around £400 for many of these models. Now time to choose......
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Cupboard



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Before you go and spend loads of money on one, have you ever driven with roof lights?

I hate them. Just light up the rain in front of you.
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Davidej



Member Since: 30 Sep 2014
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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alveston Red
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Yes I have driven with roof spots before and getting the angle right is key. in really driving rain and fog then I just turn them off.
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Penguin



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Belgium 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Chawton White
I've got this from AFN. Rack independent Wink

http://www.one-life-live-it.be/blog/topics...and-lights

The angel AND filter is indeed important

Result:

http://www.one-life-live-it.be/blog/topics...e-be-light 28/02 - Loss of a good friend...

In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin.
Post #479406 5th Dec 2015 5:29pm
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