One of the things that I missed having on the Blue Burro, our first Toyota FJ Cruiser build was external utility lights. To rectify this I ordered a batch of 8 LED 18 watt utility lights from a company in China to test. The lights are contained in an Aluminum housing that is designed to help cool the lamps and consist of 6 3 watt LEDs.
The system is setup so there are 2 lamps used as backup lights and one lamp the left and right sides of the FJ. The lights are all uniquely controlled from switches in the cab of the FJ.
The lamps are mounted to the rack and the wiring is routed through one of the 2 wiring ports that I have installed on the roof.
Right Utility Light
Left Utility Light
The intensity of the lamps is fantastic and is going to provide plenty of light for backing the trailer or setting camp.
Backup Light
Right Light
Left Light
I’ll report later on the durability of the lamps.
Cost: $TBD
Time: 2.5 hours
Impressive! Do you have photos of the wiring ports and how you installed them?
would love to know how to get those light! I’ve been looking to do that exact setup.
Can you update on the quality of lights these turned out to be and maybe some pictures and information on how you wired them up?
The lights have performed well. They are wired to a relay controlled switch system: http://www.myfjcruiser.org/2908/auto-rod-controls-switch-console/