Backup lights update
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Topic: Backup lights update
Posted By: marwayne
Subject: Backup lights update
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 2:06am
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Yes Tech, I think I may have crossed the proton streams. 
No, it does not fly.......................................yet. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 4:20am
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Live long and prosper! ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 8:02am
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If she gets up to 88mph she might just time travel now! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 8:07am
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Wow. You are the MAN!! Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 10:00am
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That is one big backup light. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 10:34am
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Wow, I bet it can make the Kessel Run in less that twelve parsecs.
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 10:37am
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Great light!! Just curious, but was there a continuous wire from the Bargman plug to the rear of the pod? Mine is in storage or I would go out and look. I did notive that the backup lights of my TV are wired into the TVs Bargman receptacle. That surprised me. Bob ------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 12:21pm
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No it doesn't, the wire is caped off up front under the trailer. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 6:56pm
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That is cool!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: wallawallaron
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 9:07pm
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Looks great, what is the source of the backup light bar? WWR ------------- WallaWallaron,2012 RP177 H.R.E.,2010 F-150.NRA Life Member 9/11 Never Forget |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 11:44pm
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I am the source of the lightbar,I used a strip of plexiglass 64" long 2 3/4" wide and 3'8 thick. Then I cut three groves 5/16"
into it, but I didn't want lights to shine straight back, so I angled the groves 8-16 and 24 degrees put in the light strips and sealed them with silicone. The whole strip uses 24 watts. 
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 7:41am
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So is the function purely as a back up light and aid to help setup camp in the dark or.....? ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: wallawallaron
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 7:47am
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but I didn't want lights to shine __straight back, so I angled the groves 8-16 and 24 degrees put in the light strips and sealed them with silicone. The whole strip uses 24 watts. As always job well done, like the lights angled down so as not to blind others. WWR
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------------- WallaWallaron,2012 RP177 H.R.E.,2010 F-150.NRA Life Member 9/11 Never Forget |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:06am
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It's mainly meant for backing up, but if you need the light to set up, just step on the emergency brake turn the key to acc and put the TV in reverse, or use a jumper on your bargman plug. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 7:28pm
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marwayne I like your back up lights but that is to difficult for me I want something easier. I will most likely buy two individual lights and mount them. Your work is to advanced for me, but it is a great idea for someone with the time and materials. David ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 7:35pm
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D+D I wanted something that doesn't stick out to far. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |