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Technical => Electrics, Audio and Security => Topic started by: rhinodrum on November 16, 2008, 01:32:39 PM
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Hi all, I just have a question about reverse lights in beddy's, if you need them for a RWC and if so what would be the best way to go about installing the lights and wiring, any advice wil help ;) thanks.
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You could wire into your indicators (flashing orange lights) or mount a spot white on the back (white) and wire to your gearstick.
On my custom van I am using a spot light with a toyota headlight motor it hide it when not in use, when you put it in reverse the spot light pops down and on, off and up when not in reverse - pros: is hidden out of the way. cons: more things to go wrong
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Hey man there should be a reverse switch on your manual gear box or for auto it will be part of the shifter which will switch to open when you engage reverse. So i would say run power from ignition to there then to either spot lights or the bedford indicators usually have a 2 way globe in them i think so one for indicator one for reverse. ive been through 2 road worthys without having them.. but one man could refuse to pass it without it.. who knows..
Cheers
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G'day
For a really neat reversing light that reasonably matches a Bedford tail light, check out the Rinder models # 589 and # 864:
http://www.naauto.biz:8080/naauto/catalogue/category112/category115
Contact Details:
Neil Anderson Automotive
ph 02 60263391
http://www.naauto.biz
It can be bought with (589), or without (864), a mounting bracket that has to be removed, and then it can be flush mounted. They look good and work well. A tip is to use 32cp light bulbs as they are a bit brighter than the common 21w bulbs.
Light and packaging:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb11/blackbedford/revlight1.jpg)
Holes cut ready for fitting:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb11/blackbedford/revlight3.jpg)
Fitted to van:
(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb11/blackbedford/revlight2.jpg)