Installed Halogen Back-up Bulbs

[Rodger Tellefson]

Yesterday we were in Camping World in Rocklin, CA., and at the check out they had a box of 2 50-watt halogen back-up bulbs by DesignTech International, Inc. Thanks Spaceman for doing the project!!! I went to their website, and don't know what's up, but the DesignTech-Intl.com stated on the box comes up with a remote car alarm company - weird. :wacko: Any of the electrical guru's here will want to take a look at their Snake Pit page with how-to's / tutorials.

 

[Dingo]

I had them in the last truck. I noticed a difference when I saw the lights from behind, but I didn't notice much of a difference in illumumination. I'd have them in the '07, but they don't make a bulb that fits it.

 

[Todd Z]

I think George C has a set of these as well.... He is happy with them.... They are brighter then the oem ones....



Todd Z

 

[Johnny O]

I think a lot depends on the lens too. I've put halogen backup bulbs in everything I've owned for several years, they actually seem less effective with clear lenses. If the lens has a lot of flutes or diffusers then they seem to light things up better.

At least at the parts stores around me, the only place I've found them was Pep Boys.

 

[Dingo]

Advance/Discount auro parts here carries them. They're just always on a peg hook/end cap, not in the regular bulb section.

 

[George C]

Yes, I have them and they are great. They are not like having additional lamps back there but they do help. I bought mine from Pep Boys a couple of years back.



I believe Amazon.com sells them. They also have the same bulbs with a backup chirp if someone likes that.



George