my fire department is looking into getting a 2013 f250 for our utility truck. we are looking to keep it cheap and simple with just a few lights in the window and possible strobes. does any one have any suggestions for a front window light and a rear window light. keeping in mind ive only been given a budget of 500
light suggestion for 2013 f250
- Thread starter emtfirebug
- Start date
Tom
Member
I could do 2 T3 grille lights, a dual linear dash light, 6-module warning bar, and 6-bulb 90W strobe kit for $484.95 
paff2
Member
emtfirebug said:
Safety over looks!!!! Put a lightbar on it. No good reason for a "undercover" utility vehicle. There are some nice options for full size lightbars on here and even in LED.
pdk9
Member
PM sent; check your inbox. I've for a clearance sale on New in Box Fedeeal Signal & Whelen dash/deck lights.
My first recommendation for the most basic utility setup is: a lightbar, HLF, & intersection surface mounts. Unless it's an unmarked PD vehicle, I don't think there's a reason why you shouldn't go with a lightbar (it's cheaper to get solid 360 warning with a lightbar than multiple interior & perimeter lights). A used MX7000, vector/vision, or edge lightbar with new lenses could do a solid job for under $500.
However, if you decide to stay with a slick top vehicle:
--HLF up front (since you've got a really limited budget, keep it simple and don't worry about HAWs up front)
--TLF (economical option) or 2 HAWs in the rear upper brake lights. Do yourself a favor and don't even think about putting anything in the reverse lights (aside from many people being opposed to clear in the rear, LAWs are useless there because the housing & reflector are so small, and strobe HAWs give off too much heat for such a small housing)
--Dash light (centered)
--2 single dash lights on opposite ends of the rear headliner (preferably), or 1 dual light centered
--If I'd put the grill lights on hold for now and use your limited current budget toward surface mount lights that you can use for intersection warning. I'd say intersection is a priority here over grill lights (since it's a dept vehicle and I'm guessing it will be capable of going code 3). Then, once some more funds trickle in, I would get the largest grill lights you can get your hands on (I hate when people put TIR3's in pickup or SUV grills, because they look so tiny IMO). A pair of Lin6, M6, etc would look great.
My first recommendation for the most basic utility setup is: a lightbar, HLF, & intersection surface mounts. Unless it's an unmarked PD vehicle, I don't think there's a reason why you shouldn't go with a lightbar (it's cheaper to get solid 360 warning with a lightbar than multiple interior & perimeter lights). A used MX7000, vector/vision, or edge lightbar with new lenses could do a solid job for under $500.
However, if you decide to stay with a slick top vehicle:
--HLF up front (since you've got a really limited budget, keep it simple and don't worry about HAWs up front)
--TLF (economical option) or 2 HAWs in the rear upper brake lights. Do yourself a favor and don't even think about putting anything in the reverse lights (aside from many people being opposed to clear in the rear, LAWs are useless there because the housing & reflector are so small, and strobe HAWs give off too much heat for such a small housing)
--Dash light (centered)
--2 single dash lights on opposite ends of the rear headliner (preferably), or 1 dual light centered
--If I'd put the grill lights on hold for now and use your limited current budget toward surface mount lights that you can use for intersection warning. I'd say intersection is a priority here over grill lights (since it's a dept vehicle and I'm guessing it will be capable of going code 3). Then, once some more funds trickle in, I would get the largest grill lights you can get your hands on (I hate when people put TIR3's in pickup or SUV grills, because they look so tiny IMO). A pair of Lin6, M6, etc would look great.
Steve0625
Member
pdk9 said:
I think I have found an excellent solution to this problem on the Fords. The Feniex Cannon with split colors will work in the Super Duty reverse light just fine. I installed mine this morning. I removed the 921 bulb and socket, shaved the hole out to 1" with a Dremel tool, mounted the Cannons in place and wired up the back up lights side of things. (The emergency lights side of them has yet to wired up as I am waiting for some stuff.) But I did test the whole thing on the bench. The amber Mode wig wags just great, and if you put the truck in reverse, Mode 2 overrides Mode 1 and the back up lights come on.
Once the first Cannon was installed, I put the truck in reverse in the shop and waited about 5 minutes. The side with the Cannon was nice and cool. The side that still had the 921 incandescent was hot.
My EMS Chief has a F150 with the tiny reverse lights and the 921 bulb. The Cannons should fit in there, too.
