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happycamper002
Apr 21, 2017Explorer
I have converted all my RV tail lights to Bargman LED (sold by CW) but I got them from Amazon. I replaced them not by choice but I was forced to. I busted them when I hit the concrete pylon holding my wrought iron gate. Knocked the gate down by a 17000 lb rolling buggy. (shame on me)
Nowhere in your post mentions load resistors that are needed for these LEDs, although, if you look at the bottom, it specifically says to use load resistors.
These prevent hyper flash because LEDs do not draw enough current for the generic bi-metal flasher to work properly. It does make the LED flash but super fast that your observers didn't even notice.
I have three sectional rear lights for one side. One red for brake, one back up clear white and another red. Depending on how your rig is wired, the two reds come on when braking but also flash to announce your intention. These are controlled at the cab. Lever position for direction and reverse gear.
I did some research before I started this because as you know, CAL DMV is very strict in terms of what DOT requires. I don't want to get pulled over because my lights do not conform to DOT.
If nailed, you will get a ticket ordering you to have it corrected--failure to do so is like driving violation'. . . you see the judge, pay the fine blah,blah,blah.
After having it corrected you have to drive the rig to the DMV for inspection to make sure you've actually done it. That's after paying the girl at the window.
The white back up light doesn't come with LED-- just the generic filament type.
Bargman engineers probably did this per DOT. I don't want to raise hackles on this so, I just let it be. Could it be the critical light for safety?
You will need load resistors for each light, 50 Watts, 6 ohms. You will find them on eBay. A 50 watt resistor does get hot, so, mount it on a non combustible material. I mounted mine with a heatsink with stand off away from any combustible surface.
Let me reiterate this heat build up. Don't call Jacoby and Myers if the heat gets out of control because I didn't say so.
I don't know about strobing lights. Probably the best way to attract those guys in blue?
All the best.
Nowhere in your post mentions load resistors that are needed for these LEDs, although, if you look at the bottom, it specifically says to use load resistors.
These prevent hyper flash because LEDs do not draw enough current for the generic bi-metal flasher to work properly. It does make the LED flash but super fast that your observers didn't even notice.
I have three sectional rear lights for one side. One red for brake, one back up clear white and another red. Depending on how your rig is wired, the two reds come on when braking but also flash to announce your intention. These are controlled at the cab. Lever position for direction and reverse gear.
I did some research before I started this because as you know, CAL DMV is very strict in terms of what DOT requires. I don't want to get pulled over because my lights do not conform to DOT.
If nailed, you will get a ticket ordering you to have it corrected--failure to do so is like driving violation'. . . you see the judge, pay the fine blah,blah,blah.
After having it corrected you have to drive the rig to the DMV for inspection to make sure you've actually done it. That's after paying the girl at the window.
The white back up light doesn't come with LED-- just the generic filament type.
Bargman engineers probably did this per DOT. I don't want to raise hackles on this so, I just let it be. Could it be the critical light for safety?
You will need load resistors for each light, 50 Watts, 6 ohms. You will find them on eBay. A 50 watt resistor does get hot, so, mount it on a non combustible material. I mounted mine with a heatsink with stand off away from any combustible surface.
Let me reiterate this heat build up. Don't call Jacoby and Myers if the heat gets out of control because I didn't say so.
I don't know about strobing lights. Probably the best way to attract those guys in blue?
All the best.
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