Open Door Lighting

DDMay87

I have a van that I work out of the back. I wanted to buy some lights that I can use to light up the work area in between the doors. I was thinking about buying 2 Whelen TIR3's to do this. A, would this be enough light to light up a work area inbetween the swing out van doors. B, how could I hook these up to turn on when the doors are opened. Thanks,

Mick (firewolf)

as far as getting them to light up when the door opens, I'd suggest running a wire off the switch/wire that turns on the dome light when the door opens. Run it to a relay and use the relay to turn on the lights you want . . .

tvsjr · Banned user Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 1501 Location: DFW

Seems like you're spending an awful lot of money for SAE certification, etc. for a simple steady-burn light. Plus, they're going to be quite directional. TIR3s are not the solution to *every* problem.

Personally, I use these:
http://store.solar-electric.com/tl-616.html

I've got one normal and one filtered red, along with a three-way switch to select either red or red/white (red to prevent night blindness). They are mounted to the structural members of my topper (Knapheide Knap Kap on a 2005 F-350SD shortbed). With both switched on, it's like daylight back there.

Personally, I wouldn't tap into the factory wiring. Use a pin switch, the switch on the fixture itself, or a separate toggle to enable the lighting.

emergencyvehiclelighting

if your looking for a light that will light the inside of the van cheap, than go to walmart back in the RV area they have lights that are 12v. come with two lenses (1clear,1amber) for $7.00 very,very bright great for map lights too and can be mounted directional.It also has a switch built in to it. Mr. Green

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