[2dogs2]

I am looking for a decent cheap strobe for my plow truck. It does not go further then a mile, since it's not licensed for the road, but state requires if I plow across the road I need a light on top.
I have a full size 89 Blazer. I don't know if magnetic or permanent mount would be best, and if a permanent mount; what would be the best way to wire it?


Thanks..

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[pwrstroke6john]

I would say look on awdirect for light prices, but if you dont use the truck on the road,and are just puting lights on for legal reasons, I would suggest getting a cheap rotator from tractor supply, or the like.

 

[firelwn82]

I would say go to your local auto parts store they would probably have something pretty cheap. For something that your doing you could just have a co jack. One halogen rotator. Those things are really cheap and would be perfect for you.

 

[mnormington]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=wolo+light

you can get these at Pep Boys. They are real nice for $25.

 

[DodgeGuy]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=wolo+light

you can get these at Pep Boys. They are real nice for $25.

This is all you would need just to stay legal, I used to use these lights but have upgraded.

 

[2dogs2]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=wolo+light

you can get these at Pep Boys. They are real nice for $25.

Cool.. Thanks .. I have just ordered one

 

[ultimate plow]

Ebays your best friend. Coulda got a quality strobe for that much.

 

[2dogs2]

Ebays your best friend. Coulda got a quality strobe for that much.

Got a wolo on Amazon for $12 + ship

 

[JohnnyU]

Those wolo lights are junk. They aren't bright, nor are they ISO certified. I've bought at least a hand full of lights off eBay for that much or a little more that would have been certified and at leasat 10X brighter.

Your money, do what you want.....

 

[grandview]

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[mnormington]

Those wolo lights are junk. They aren't bright, nor are they ISO certified. I've bought at least a hand full of lights off eBay for that much or a little more that would have been certified and at leasat 10X brighter.

Your money, do what you want.....

I like mine. Don't see one thing wrong with it. Of course, you can't see it from a mile away but it does the J-O-B. wesport

 

[JohnnyU]

I like mine. Don't see one thing wrong with it. Of course, you can't see it from a mile away but it does the J-O-B. wesport

I disagree. If a light cannot be seen from at least 500 ft away what good is it? I haven't gone the 'cheap' route with any of the rest of my equipment, why would I do so with something intended to increase the safety of myself and other motorists?

Besides, you get what you pay for.

 

[mnormington]

500 ft? I only need to be seen from 50 ft. If you think you need a light that can be seen from a block away or from outer space, good for you. I really don't think it's necessary. Hell, I've got headlights and blinkers all around. If they can't see that they are blind anyway. I just put this goofy thing on to be legal. All it's good for is an attention getter. BTW, a lot of us have to go the cheap route so that's what we do. If you don't have to I'm happy for you.

 

[murray83]

500 feet? holly crap

I got my lightbar used with magnets but had to snip the wires though as it was wired into the truck and I want it wired to a power point outlet so I can remove it in summer no biggie something to do on a weekend this summer,it was only $10 made by SWS its the first light bar on the page

http://www.swscanada.com/pages/amberLightBars.html

 

[blk90s13]

My last year strobes i may sell them soon

http://i16.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/ce/3f/74cf_1.JPG

 

[JohnnyU]

500 ft? I only need to be seen from 50 ft. If you think you need a light that can be seen from a block away or from outer space, good for you. I really don't think it's necessary.

It is important for me to have my trucks be visible. Reaction time, vehicle behavior and road conditions greatly increase a vehicle's stopping distance. I'm going to give other motorists as much advance warning as I can that one of my trucks may be in the street or is otherwise potentially dangerous.

 

[mnormington]

It is important for me to have my trucks be visible. Reaction time, vehicle behavior and road conditions greatly increase a vehicle's stopping distance. I'm going to give other motorists as much advance warning as I can that one of my trucks may be in the street or is otherwise potentially dangerous.

I share your emphasis on safety, believe me. Nothing wrong with that!:salute:

 

[2dogs2]

Those wolo lights are junk. They aren't bright, nor are they ISO certified. I've bought at least a hand full of lights off eBay for that much or a little more that would have been certified and at leasat 10X brighter.

Your money, do what you want.....

Personally, I would not have one at all except to be legal. My truck is for my driveway only, and I am on the road for under 120 seconds. (which is approximately how long the light will be on) I do not take my plow anywhere else since it is not licensed for the road in my state. (not that it can't be) Most of the plowing I do is between 4-5am anyway, and there are not really cars out here in the boonies at that time.

Thanks for your concern though....