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camping/reversing lights

Post by bogged »

Im lookin at these twin globe 55w lights, as a reversing/camping light..

I know GQJOHNNO had something similar, anyone else got anything better?

NARVA 160x165 DOUBLE BEAM WORK FLOOD LIGHT
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HELLA HALOGEN FF TWIN BEAM WORK SPOT FLOODLIGHT
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anyone on here sell these things?? Enough interest and we can find a seller, I'll arrange a bulkdeal and do the work again...
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Post by kb2 »

Same light different price go with the Narva ,is cheaper got one great light
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Post by GQ Bear »

I've got the Hella, very good, very happy.

I've got a shiteload of Hella halogen 100W H3 globes if anyone wants some cheap. Put twin 100's in em and they toast the pants off the the koalas
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Post by bogged »

GQ Bear wrote:I've got the Hella, very good, very happy.

I've got a shiteload of Hella halogen 100W H3 globes if anyone wants some cheap. Put twin 100's in em and they toast the pants off the the koalas
thanks blokes. what is the beam like from them? Is it very spread?
good for camping?
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Post by j-top paj »

how much are they worth approx?
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Post by bogged »

j-top paj wrote:how much are they worth approx?
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Post by j-top paj »

not a bad price.
whats the hella ones made of? plastic or metal?
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Post by bogged »

j-top paj wrote:not a bad price.
whats the hella ones made of? plastic or metal?
www.hella.com.au but isnt the world made of plastic now

Im also wondering how they would handle corrigations and offroading
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Post by j-top paj »

bogged wrote:but isnt the world made of plastic now
unfortunately :x
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Post by HotFourOk »

I thought it was made of cadbury's chocolate.... or is that just on the ad?

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The twin bulb design looks like a good idea... although the spread wouldn't be as good as a single one I don't think.
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Post by jet-6 »

I have the narva version on my rig now, its great, had the hella on the last car and the reflector went dull, same light to look at but the reflectors are clearly different, and the price tag on the hella is a tad to high in my books
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Post by turps »

Don't know what they would be like as a camping light. Might be alright for setting up. But would use a fair bit of power to leave running all the time. Especially if they had 100w globes in them.
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Post by LOCKEE »

I have a 140 Lightforce 35w Globe from a pool light and a diffusion cover. Works well.
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Post by bogged »

turps wrote:Don't know what they would be like as a camping light. Might be alright for setting up. But would use a fair bit of power to leave running all the time. Especially if they had 100w globes in them.
according to the sites, you cant run 100w globes in both.. I would expect twin 55's would be pretty good without blinding.
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Post by ausyota »

I prefer the single beam work lights with a more spread beam lens
Like this Hella 1533
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I had 2 x on the back of my old Lux as reverse lights and 2 x on the rollbar as work/camp lights, I also have one on the back of my wifes Zook as a reverse light.
They dont penetrate a long way but have a nice even spread of light.
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Post by CWBYUP »

Why not the Hansa ones.

They would be nearly have the narva ones and work just as well.

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Post by GQ Bear »

Bogged wrote:according to the sites, you cant run 100w globes in both.. I would expect twin 55's would be pretty good without blinding.
They say not to but i have and they haven't melted or anything. 55's are plenty bright for camping but i use mine as a reversing light and because i had the globes i might as well squeeze some more oomph out of them.

Bogged, on corrugations they're as good as your mounting. Those pole type mounts will vibrate over broken ground therefore your light will be shaky but will will not break off. Heavy duty plastic, nylocs on both mounting bolts, and splines to prevent dipping.
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Post by nicbeer »

i have one of the round hella worklights as a reverse and camp light. works great. nice spread beam and can swivel when needed.

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Post by bogged »

GQ Bear wrote:
Bogged wrote:according to the sites, you cant run 100w globes in both.. I would expect twin 55's would be pretty good without blinding.
They say not to but i have and they haven't melted or anything. 55's are plenty bright for camping but i use mine as a reversing light and because i had the globes i might as well squeeze some more oomph out of them.

Bogged, on corrugations they're as good as your mounting. Those pole type mounts will vibrate over broken ground therefore your light will be shaky but will will not break off. Heavy duty plastic, nylocs on both mounting bolts, and splines to prevent dipping.
Thanks Mr, might give them a go I think... Will go with the Hella one $20 more aint much, but is hella a better name these days?? Always were in oldern days
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Post by LOCKEE »

bogged wrote:
turps wrote:Don't know what they would be like as a camping light. Might be alright for setting up. But would use a fair bit of power to leave running all the time. Especially if they had 100w globes in them.
according to the sites, you cant run 100w globes in both.. I would expect twin 55's would be pretty good without blinding.
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Post by MAVRK-4 »

I use the Hella Single Beam one as a reverse light and find it great...

Doesn't move or vibrate loose, is high pressure hose waterproof for when I'm washing the weekend mud off and gives great light output

There is a company that lists both types on ebay regularly at a reasonable price.
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Post by GQ Bear »

bogged wrote:
GQ Bear wrote:
Bogged wrote:according to the sites, you cant run 100w globes in both.. I would expect twin 55's would be pretty good without blinding.
They say not to but i have and they haven't melted or anything. 55's are plenty bright for camping but i use mine as a reversing light and because i had the globes i might as well squeeze some more oomph out of them.

Bogged, on corrugations they're as good as your mounting. Those pole type mounts will vibrate over broken ground therefore your light will be shaky but will will not break off. Heavy duty plastic, nylocs on both mounting bolts, and splines to prevent dipping.
Thanks Mr, might give them a go I think... Will go with the Hella one $20 more aint much, but is hella a better name these days?? Always were in oldern days
Not really sure but I would say it's more a case of Narva becomming a more reputable (read expensive) name than Hella becomming a less reputable one. Both very good i'd imagine but like you say, what's $20
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Post by jop »

hella have a new led spot available, they retail for about $200.
i have just ordered some for work as a test, i mean energy saving trial

http://db.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalogu ... maint=2872
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Post by A*D*A*M »

If you want camping lights, go LED. Try boating shops. Not as bright as bulbs, but you can leave them on all night without flattening your battery. And you won't be dazzling yourself all night around the camp site.

Of course if you want a rear facing spot light, forget the LEDs.

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Post by bogged »

jop wrote:hella have a new led spot available, they retail for about $200.
i have just ordered some for work as a test, i mean energy saving trial

http://db.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalogu ... maint=2872
send me one, I'll do some testing for you.. $200 is too much bux for something untested for my purposes.. :cry:
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Post by Deleted User »

Bogged, PM Viet667 and ask him what brand light he put on my truck ( I dont know ) -- about 2 inch diamiter and it lights the place up like day light. Cost me $35-00 ( That was "mates rates", dont know what the real price is ? )
Its a tough little light - thick glass and you can tuck it up out of the way.






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Post by viet667 »

Don't know the brand name now, bought a few at the 4WD show a couple of years back at $35 each. They are 3" diameter, metal body and glass lens. They take a H3 globe and make a great reversing light. Unfortunatley haven't seen them since except for plastic copies.
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Post by bogged »

TheGatta wrote:Bogged, PM Viet667 and ask him what brand light he put on my truck ( I dont know ) -- about 2 inch diamiter and it lights the place up like day light. Cost me $35-00 ( That was "mates rates", dont know what the real price is ? )
Its a tough little light - thick glass and you can tuck it up out of the way.
thanks dude, dont expect mates rates, but was hopin for something cheaper than $70-100....
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Post by tna racing »

we sell a cheaper version at work there twin 100wat globed n there 60-70
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Post by bogged »

adam penfold wrote:we sell a cheaper version at work there twin 100wat globed n there 60-70
got any info? model, photos etc..
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