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Well, my point is that the backup cameras on these trucks are more or less the cheapest Ford could've put on the trucks. I shouldn't have to mount ~3000 lumen cube lights to the rear of my truck just to see behind me in the factory backup camera. I'll edit this post with a picture of my Durangos' camera and lights here in a bit just for comparison.
Stock lights are brighter than Fords stock lights but nowhere near as bright as the LEDs I just put in.
Backup camera with stock reverse lights and regular tail lights, not brake lights.
Well, my point is that the backup cameras on these trucks are more or less the cheapest Ford could've put on the trucks. I shouldn't have to mount ~3000 lumen cube lights to the rear of my truck just to see behind me in the factory backup camera.
I totally understand what you're saying, and I should have clarified my use of the lights. Once the 35% tint was applied to the front windows it made seeing items in the mirrors at night nearly impossible. So it was a safety thing for me since my driveway is cut over a ditch and missing it would be a very expensive mishap.
My point with the reverse bulbs is that they create a bright spot near the vehicle which in turn is what the camera will then show since the contrast is pretty horrible. Oh, and the SRM cubes are only around 1400 lumen
Either way, yes Ford could have improved, but just like other First World Problems we have, it's better than having nothing...I couldn't imagine backing this beast with confidence without the camera now. Not sure how I managed in the '06 before this truck.
The Blazer. 10 bucks from Amazon. Plugs into your 7 pin connector. Lights up when you hit reverse.
thanks for guiding me to this. picked one up at tractor supply today. it was the last one they had. ive been looking for a solution for more light when backing outa my driveway in the dark that didnt cost a fortune and wasnt a pain to install and wire up. this should work for me. havent seen it work at night but ill test it tonight and see. looks really bright in the daylight. the product description online says 35 watts but the one i picked up was 50 watts. amazon says theyre sold out http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...p-65-compliant
Thanks for the input, has anyone used a receiver hitch light that utilizes the trailer lights?
not sure what yur budget is but i was about to pull the trigger on this. probably get one eventually but the blazer will do me for now. maybe somebody on the forum could organize a group buy https://www.haynesoffroad.com/collec...ad-hitch-light
thanks for guiding me to this. picked one up at tractor supply today. it was the last one they had. ive been looking for a solution for more light when backing outa my driveway in the dark that didnt cost a fortune and wasnt a pain to install and wire up. this should work for me. havent seen it work at night but ill test it tonight and see. looks really bright in the daylight. the product description online says 35 watts but the one i picked up was 50 watts. amazon says theyre sold out http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...p-65-compliant
In my 2013, I bought some led projector bulbs (similar to the ones in the link) and replaced my reverse lights with them. They were quite simply amazing. I could light up the house across the street with them.
In my 2013, I bought some led projector bulbs (similar to the ones in the link) and replaced my reverse lights with them. They were quite simply amazing. I could light up the house across the street with them.
In my 2013, I bought some led projector bulbs (similar to the ones in the link) and replaced my reverse lights with them. They were quite simply amazing. I could light up the house across the street with them.
01-24-2017, 06:18 AM
