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For lighting, I'm using two Black Diamond ReMoji Lanterns to illuminate up the trunk. While this is a somewhat low-tech option, it works amazingly well.
I was initially going to install two National Luna Touch Lightbars and power them by running wire to the dome light. However, this seemed like a lot of work, and I wasn't keen on drilling into the hatchback panel.
I ordered this powerful magnet set from Amazon for about $10.
I removed the rear panel by pushing a small flathead screwdriver into the bottom seam (edge of the tailgate, not window side) 7/8" from the right and left sides.
I affixed one of the magnets on the back of the panel using the supplied 3M double-sided sticker.
I stuck the second magnet to the backside of the ReMoji.
The ReMoji now sits securely on the back panel without drilling, running wire, etc. Additionally, the ReMoji won't fall off no matter how hard I slam the hatchback. I bought a second one to fit on the bottom of the Kaon rack, and it's easy to move them around on the shelf if you need a spotlight in one particular place.
You can adjust how bright/dim you want the light to shine, and in addition to white, it also supports a full spectrum of colors accessible via double-click. I've set mine to amber to keep the bugs away, but you can choose any color in the spectrum. Did you miss this year's Phish tour due to COVID? No problem! You can cycle through the colors in strobe or solid color modes.
The lights are rechargeable via USB, and they'll last about 10 hours at 100 lumens or 100 hours at 4 lumens.
Here are some pics at night using white and red at 100 lumens, with one light on the hatch and one on the Kaon shelf:
I was initially going to install two National Luna Touch Lightbars and power them by running wire to the dome light. However, this seemed like a lot of work, and I wasn't keen on drilling into the hatchback panel.
I ordered this powerful magnet set from Amazon for about $10.
I removed the rear panel by pushing a small flathead screwdriver into the bottom seam (edge of the tailgate, not window side) 7/8" from the right and left sides.
I affixed one of the magnets on the back of the panel using the supplied 3M double-sided sticker.
I stuck the second magnet to the backside of the ReMoji.
The ReMoji now sits securely on the back panel without drilling, running wire, etc. Additionally, the ReMoji won't fall off no matter how hard I slam the hatchback. I bought a second one to fit on the bottom of the Kaon rack, and it's easy to move them around on the shelf if you need a spotlight in one particular place.
You can adjust how bright/dim you want the light to shine, and in addition to white, it also supports a full spectrum of colors accessible via double-click. I've set mine to amber to keep the bugs away, but you can choose any color in the spectrum. Did you miss this year's Phish tour due to COVID? No problem! You can cycle through the colors in strobe or solid color modes.
The lights are rechargeable via USB, and they'll last about 10 hours at 100 lumens or 100 hours at 4 lumens.
Here are some pics at night using white and red at 100 lumens, with one light on the hatch and one on the Kaon shelf:
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