Dash light which mounting position is better high or low?

[Blake]

Is high like rearview mirror level or lower right above the dashboard more effective?

 

[Jarred J.]

there are so many variables to your question that there is no real answer except personal preference...

 

[Blake]

I did a search and didn't find anything solid which is why I ask THE PROFESSIONALS. I saw images but no reason why it was placed where it was. Everything has a standard, I'm just trying to find out what the industry standard is for particular things.

 

[TactMedic]

Personnally, I prefer to mount them in the upper part of the windshield. It will be more efficient when you are behind SUV's, trucks etc.

 

[Jarred J.]

there is no "standard", local laws, vehicle heights, windshield angles, etc etc etc... like i said above to many variables

obviously a jackep PU would not put a dashlight above the RVM... and a slammed ricer wouldn't put it on the dash... but then again its called a "Dash light" for a reason...

 

[C17LVFD]

I'm a big fan of high, middle, and lower level lighting...

If you have a Lightbar... push a dash light on the dash...

Slick top... definitely up under the RVM... n if u have the funds. Why not stick one on the dash for that middle level lighting.

Also varies with what type of vehicle u have.

Your goal is to hit most drivers in the RVM. So depending on how high ur vehicle sits should also be a factor.

Why don't you tell us some more about your install and we can make recommendations. Pictures help too.

At the end of the day lighting positioning is a case by case basis for most upfitters based on budget, type of vehicle, use and personal preference.

Seth

 

[Blake]

I've got an 07 Chevy Avalanche. Same height and everything as a Tahoe. Right now I have my dual avenger mounted right below the rvm with no other forward emergency lighting. My vehicle is used for security equipment installations and service.