Rack Mounted Camp Light (Cost Effective Option)

[mcd_ovrlnd]

I am waiting on a Prinsu Pro roof rack for installation. I considered getting one of the two sets of handles Prinsu offers that has built in camp lights ($275 a pop) or a slot to add camp lights ($160 for handle and another $65 a light). I like having some downlight when unpacking and moving around a dark camp at setup. However, I wasn't thrilled about fishing wiring all around the roof and then down the window into the engine bay. Also, would suck if the lights stopped working and had to root cause the issue. So I stepped back and was like, why am I doing this. I'd only be using these lights for minimal amounts of time and they will not really double for anything else on the rig or give me redundancy.

So then I found Coast and they had the "perfect" work light for this situation. You can articulate the light. You can clamp it to your roof rack, or magnetically stick it to your truck. Three different lumen settings (1,750 which lasts 3.75 hours, 940 which lasts 6.25 hours and 200 which lasts 16 hours). Fully rechargeable and doubles as a power bank (charge your phone if needed). IP54 rated. And I didn't even get the powerful one (capable of 3,900 lumens). And, wait for it, only $66. Also, folds up nicely inside of itself.

Check them out. https://www.coastportland.com/collections/led-work-lights/products/cl20r

Here are some pics (set on 1,750 level) in dark garage with no other radiant light.

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[Lucky09]

Super smart.
I agree. I'd hate to have to root-cause a mounted light fixture....not to mention doing all the wiring.

Now, the only thing you'll have to deal with is, "Where the he|| is the flash light??!?!?!"

 

[mars001]

I use this Ridgid Task Light since I already committed to the Ridgid eco system (impact wrench, drill etc...) and I can also just swap in another battery when the power runs out. Beside, they are the only one who has lifetime warranty on the tool and battery.

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/RIDGID-18V-Cordless-Magnetic-Task-Light-Tool-Only-R86901B/327584187

 

[T_Pomp]

Super smart.
I agree. I'd hate to have to root-cause a mounted light fixture....not to mention doing all the wiring.

Now, the only thing you'll have to deal with is, "Where the he|| is the flash light??!?!?!"

Wiring isn’t bad if you have a roof rack and have done it before.

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