Looks great Phil !
Anyone mount LEDs on interior rear hatch? (1 Viewer)
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Outsane
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I mounted a small stick on light, double side tape. Something like this
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shermantank55
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I've been using these:
Outdoor LED Strip Lights - Weatherproof 12V LED Tape Light - 76 Lumens/ft. | Flexible LED Strip Lights | LED Strip Lights & LED Bars | Super Bright LEDs
They make a brighter version, but this seems to be plenty of light. They use 3m VHB tape to mount, and you can trim them to exact length you want.
Outdoor LED Strip Lights - Weatherproof 12V LED Tape Light - 76 Lumens/ft. | Flexible LED Strip Lights | LED Strip Lights & LED Bars | Super Bright LEDs
They make a brighter version, but this seems to be plenty of light. They use 3m VHB tape to mount, and you can trim them to exact length you want.
Where can I find the model of LEDs you used @2KCruiser. I’ve been wanting to do the same thing in that area.
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Added s few 9w eagle eye LEDS.
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@LandCruiserPhil what lights did you use in the 3rd row bolt holes? I like that. Nice and clean.
Picked them up from West Marine, 1" button LED. Have been very happy with the mod and wife approved.
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Had them laying around at the shop. You can technically use any 3" LED housing that is flat on the backside to fit inside the speaker mounting area.
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I did this and it was great. I'd suggest using amber over lighting as bug are less attracted to that color light.
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I've been meaning to do this for some time but my low tech system works just fine so I never make the time to install any lights.
Magnetic NAPA work light. I just stick it to the hatch when open and aim light accordingly. Has high/low and standard flashlight setting. Charges with USB cord.
BlueFuel Swivel and Tilt Rechargeable 10 LED Work Light
Magnetic NAPA work light. I just stick it to the hatch when open and aim light accordingly. Has high/low and standard flashlight setting. Charges with USB cord.
BlueFuel Swivel and Tilt Rechargeable 10 LED Work Light
Awesome, good to know and thanks!
Dave, I had the same issue when I first hooked it up. Turns out the hatch is not well grounded. I ran a separate ground to a bolt that holds one of the struts to the body and that fixed it. I also didn't mention that I ran a separate power line into the hatch up through the D pillar and out through the rubber grommet/tube at the top of the hatch.
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While I am a big fan of hardwired solutions, as I get older sometimes simpler is better
.I picked these magnetic swivel LEDs up at Lowe’s and have been using them for about a year with great success. Super bright, dimension wise and angle wise they fit perfectly on the bottom edge of the top hatch, and they can rotate out to light behind the vehicle or shine straight down on the tailgate. IIRC they were about $25 for the pair. Run on three AAAs.
Nice find, would be good for under the hood as well, I like that they are mobile..View attachment 1721613
While I am a big fan of hardwired solutions, as I get older sometimes simpler is better
I picked these magnetic swivel LEDs up at Lowe’s and have been using them for about a year with great success. Super bright, dimension wise and angle wise they fit perfectly on the bottom edge of the top hatch, and they can rotate out to light behind the vehicle or shine straight down on the tailgate. IIRC they were about $25 for the pair. Run on three AAAs.
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Dave 2000
Not all Land Rovers are useless!
I was going to fit a pair of the touch sensitive switch versions I saw when out and about with a UK club member but have had a rethink.
During a normal work day around engines I use the hand held LED lamps that are rechargeable, safe around fuel and so forth, and I have been impressed by there reliability taking knocks ect.
So I purchased two of the newer 5v versions, using a couple of spring clips on either side of the tailgate the lamps are held in place, this is where they would normally spend their life, each has a on/off switch. The cable is hard wired from the power distribution point through a resistor and exits next to each of the lamps which it plugs into, this cable goes live with the engine running, or if any one of the two solar panels are plugged in.
So two birds with one stone really, 60 LED's in each lamp plenty for cooking and other usual needs around the rear of the 80, if there is a need to work on the car in the dark there are two charged lamps that can be unclipped and used wherever needed, never need to think about packing a torch again, if I had any reservations it would be the brightness of the white light, unsure yet but they may attract mosquito's?
I have read you can put a clear plastic filter (yellow?) over the lamps which is less attractive to the blighters, I burn plenty of coils that should be enough...hopefully.
Regards
Dave
During a normal work day around engines I use the hand held LED lamps that are rechargeable, safe around fuel and so forth, and I have been impressed by there reliability taking knocks ect.
So I purchased two of the newer 5v versions, using a couple of spring clips on either side of the tailgate the lamps are held in place, this is where they would normally spend their life, each has a on/off switch. The cable is hard wired from the power distribution point through a resistor and exits next to each of the lamps which it plugs into, this cable goes live with the engine running, or if any one of the two solar panels are plugged in.
So two birds with one stone really, 60 LED's in each lamp plenty for cooking and other usual needs around the rear of the 80, if there is a need to work on the car in the dark there are two charged lamps that can be unclipped and used wherever needed, never need to think about packing a torch again, if I had any reservations it would be the brightness of the white light, unsure yet but they may attract mosquito's?
I have read you can put a clear plastic filter (yellow?) over the lamps which is less attractive to the blighters, I burn plenty of coils that should be enough...hopefully.
Regards
Dave
Switch between white and red with dimming option.
Could you share the parts used(part numbers/links to), where you acquired them and how much you spent on the project. Also if you could include where you tapped in to power and if you did ACC/Direct/tapped in to rear dome light that would be really helpful for others.
