Round or Oval Poll

REZARF · 01-21-08, 10:56 PM

Howdy folks...

Here is my delima, thought I would throw it out to the peanut gallery to see what you think.

I am going to get a set of front and rear clearance lights for my trailer. Which one would you buy if it were your coin?

The oval ones are roughly 4x2" and have the ability to serve double duty as marker lights and turn signal indicators. I would paint the bezel something other than chrome.

Or...

Round lights, smaller, just under a 2" diameter, and only single mode, I woud paint the base again to match the trailer.

Price is about the same... thoughts?

Exiled · 01-22-08, 07:08 AM

My vote is for the dual mode ovals.

Koffer · 01-22-08, 07:47 AM

you might want to look at the stuff from Grote Its a little less bingee and some more styles and configurations too

gavman · 01-22-08, 08:48 AM

Wondering if you NEED clearance lights on this size of trailer?
The M101's came without them and are they not required here in BC.
I think you need something more classic like your tail-lights.
Keep up the good work

spressomon · 01-22-08, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REZARF

Howdy folks...

Here is my delima, thought I would throw it out to the peanut gallery to see what you think.

I am going to get a set of front and rear clearance lights for my trailer. Which one would you buy if it were your coin?

The oval ones are roughly 4x2" and have the ability to serve double duty as marker lights and turn signal indicators. I would paint the bezel something other than chrome.

Or...

Round lights, smaller, just under a 2" diameter, and only single mode, I woud paint the base again to match the trailer.

Price is about the same... thoughts?

FYI: I don't know what they are but I really like the lights on my AT Horizon. I believe they are LED and mounted in rubber 'pucks' so that they can be pushed in to recess when on tough trails...or in the event of a roll over (

) they push right in saving the lamp.

splitshot · 01-22-08, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spressomon

FYI: I don't know what they are but I really like the lights on my AT Horizon. I believe they are LED and mounted in rubber 'pucks' so that they can be pushed in to recess when on tough trails...or in the event of a roll over (

) they push right in saving the lamp.

Like these?

This is what's on my 40's new bumper. I vote oval

spressomon · 01-22-08, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splitshot

Like these?

This is what's on my 40's new bumper. I vote oval

Yes. AT uses round on the sides and oval on the rear. The only other thing I would add if its not too complicated is to make the side markers be turn signals also. Probably not a big deal but it just seems to be a good idea as long as your going to install side markers.

Niner · 01-22-08, 12:33 PM

the oval looks better to me since the mounting area could work as a ramp for brush and such to not tear the light off.

REZARF · 01-22-08, 01:40 PM

Okay, maybe this will clairify things a bit.

These will be mounted to the slanted side box sections (red out back, amber up front) They are for clearance lights... and because I like lights!

In the second pic... this will be the main tail lamp/turn signal brake lights. Stock fj40 lamps.

The ones for the poll are additional lights not the main lights.

splitshot · 01-22-08, 01:51 PM

I still say oval, the tail's are close to being oval, so IMHO, rounds would look hammered.

(I like lights also, especially led's).

uberhahn · 01-23-08, 11:21 AM

Since you are taking extreme care in your build, now seems like a good time to integrate dedicated reverse lights. Either reverse only or switched from cab. Just a thought.

Backup in the dark with wimpy lights isn't fun (ask my poor boat)...

uberhahn

REZARF · 01-23-08, 11:22 AM

I have two rear facing rear work lights installed already! Thanks, and I AGREE with you 100%

REZARF · 01-25-08, 02:03 PM

Thanks guys, I think I am going with the oval dual modes... I appreciate it!

View Poll Results: Oval or Round...
Oval Lights- I dig the flying saucer look...	11	68.75%
Round lights- I dig the simple round lights, I have never had a creative thought about anything...	2	12.50%
Who cares?	3	18.75%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

01-21-08, 10:56 PM	#1
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Round or Oval Poll Howdy folks... Here is my delima, thought I would throw it out to the peanut gallery to see what you think. I am going to get a set of front and rear clearance lights for my trailer. Which one would you buy if it were your coin? The oval ones are roughly 4x2" and have the ability to serve double duty as marker lights and turn signal indicators. I would paint the bezel something other than chrome. Or... Round lights, smaller, just under a 2" diameter, and only single mode, I woud paint the base again to match the trailer. Price is about the same... thoughts? Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

01-22-08, 07:08 AM	#2
Exiled Wagon Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX TLCA# 4080 Posts: 1,469	My vote is for the dual mode ovals. __________________ 1999 UZJ100 "the Watermelon" 2003 UZJ100 "the Hippo"

01-22-08, 07:47 AM	#3
Koffer IH8MUD Thread Killer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hopewell NJ Posts: 982	you might want to look at the stuff from Grote Its a little less bingee and some more styles and configurations too __________________ Todd 64' FJ40, 79' FJ40,(gone) 86' BJ70, 92' FJ80,(gone) 96' FZJ80 just 3 cruisers now 66'M416 and a 92' M101CND

01-22-08, 12:33 PM	#8
Niner IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Readfield, WI TLCA# 13372 Posts: 695 Blog Entries: 1	the oval looks better to me since the mounting area could work as a ramp for brush and such to not tear the light off. __________________ Chris Hannis, TLCA #13372 2008 FJ Cruiser, Bud Built 5, Warn Bull Bar, 9.5TI, OME Heavies all around. 1971 FJ 40, 400 SBC, th400, Dana 20 Tcase, F/R Dana 44's, Front 4 link, rear spring over 1993 4 Runner (the Girlfriends) Stock for sale. A bunch of stuff thats for sale

01-22-08, 08:48 AM	#4
gavman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 128	Wondering if you NEED clearance lights on this size of trailer? The M101's came without them and are they not required here in BC. I think you need something more classic like your tail-lights. Keep up the good work

01-22-08, 01:40 PM	#9
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Okay, maybe this will clairify things a bit. These will be mounted to the slanted side box sections (red out back, amber up front) They are for clearance lights... and because I like lights! In the second pic... this will be the main tail lamp/turn signal brake lights. Stock fj40 lamps. The ones for the poll are additional lights not the main lights. Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

01-22-08, 01:51 PM	#10
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,706	I still say oval, the tail's are close to being oval, so IMHO, rounds would look hammered. (I like lights also, especially led's). __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

01-23-08, 11:21 AM	#11
uberhahn IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 138	What about backup lights? Since you are taking extreme care in your build, now seems like a good time to integrate dedicated reverse lights. Either reverse only or switched from cab. Just a thought. Backup in the dark with wimpy lights isn't fun (ask my poor boat)... uberhahn

01-23-08, 11:22 AM	#12
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	I have two rear facing rear work lights installed already! Thanks, and I AGREE with you 100% __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

01-25-08, 02:03 PM	#13
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Thanks guys, I think I am going with the oval dual modes... I appreciate it! __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

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