@zenman63:

That looks neat actually, but does it give noticeably more output than say brake lights?

Fancy doing a write-up?  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

I have the same low reverse light problem but find it helps to see better quite a bit by turning on hazard lights when reversing. Just remember to switch them off after use. RR owner

Or ------ how about a brighter light that is wired into a towing socket plugs reverse light terminal in one piece that can be removed when needed for trailer pulling ?

Any body fancy inventing one, I'd buy it.! RR owner

this is old but a goody,

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic24629...erse+light ... - .- -.




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Gremlin500 wrote:

@zenman63:

That looks neat actually, but does it give noticeably more output than say brake lights?

Fancy doing a write-up?

I am interested in how and where you wired it in. Looking at the lights available here.

The placement of the light is great. If I am looking at the photo correctly you mounted it from behind the cover and cut a long slot.

I might go for a surface mount where I need to drill 3 holes. One for the wires and 2 to mount. But I will make a version from cardboard to see if it looks funny and sticks out too much. SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

@Luxmoggy:

I “think” you can get the plastic towbar cover cheaply on AilExpress, so a flushmount would then be an option and look much neater?

Surface mounted anything on a FullFat dear boy? No, no, no!  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

Here you go:

For Land Rover Range Rover L405 2013-2018 Rear Bumper Spoiler Skid Plate Protector Tow Hook Trailer Cover Cap LR037895, LR056298
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ev2uHNT “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

@Zenman63:

How did you fix it to the rear?  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

@Gremlin500

Thank you for the link. If I order now should get it at the end of February. So have time to choose light and think about the wiring. SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

This seems to be the story of my Range Rover. I have a different part. As I have the deployable tow bar, I need a different cover (VPLGB0154), which of course isn't on AliExpress.

I am looking for options now. SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

I have one you can have for cost of postage. But, postage may be a bit expensive.

Ivan 2013 Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Luxury

luxmoggy wrote:

I am interested in how and where you wired it in. Looking at the lights available here.

The placement of the light is great. If I am looking at the photo correctly you mounted it from behind the cover and cut a long slot.

I might go for a surface mount where I need to drill 3 holes. One for the wires and 2 to mount. But I will make a version from cardboard to see if it looks funny and sticks out too much.

Gremlin500 wrote:

@Zenman63:

How did you fix it to the rear?

I was looking at the panel today (I didn't take it off). The driveway is still wet and I didn't fancy undoing the screws - I don't want a bad back. But I can see there isn't much room.

@Zenman63
I am thinking of the series 285 light but mounted from behind as you did, as it is thinner. Also, the lens would be more in the cutout. What are your thoughts? SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)