I am looking for plug in type strobes or flashers that I can use like replacing the hazards to flash like strobes is that possible I am a contractor and need some thing more for the roadside stuff..............

 

As far as I know, there are no strobe bulbs that can plug into the existing factory wiring harness.

Strobes require their own dedicated power supply. There are units that have the power supply self contained which are very easy to install. Then there are ones that us a remote power supply which is still pretty simple to install, but you have some more wires to run.

The remote units allow more flexability. For example, if you want to have strobes in your rear tail lights, it is a matter of drilling a 1" hole into the tail light from the backside and then install the strobe bulb and wiring to the power supply. You can also install the strobe bulbs in your headlight or foglights to add warning power to your front end.

Have you considered putting a lightbar on your roof??? I have seen some pretty bright halogen bar lights (I have one and another member 2stroked). In my opinion, strobes have there time and place as do halogen lights.

In the fire department that I am in, we have two trucks that have just halogen lights on them and one with both halogen and strobes. The halogen/strobe combination is by far a lot more noticable, especially the strobes in bad weather.

Sorry for the long post, but I hope that this gives you some ideas.

 

I'd agree with the FF. Strobes are nice, as are Halogen. LED is optimal. But, I don't see any reason for hide-a-way strobes unless you are an undercover/non-marked cop car. The lightbars look nice (if they are high quality), can be purchased in low-pro, and have probably better attention getting power--in my opinion. Plus, there is no drilling into your truck--all yu need is a cig. lighter outlet, and you can use the magnetic base to mount the bars.

Either way, good luck with your endeavor for safety.

 

someone on here has a video of their truck running strobes and stuff. It is pretty cool to me and is sure to grab some attention. Im very sorry i cant find it right now but ill keep trying as it is something i might do to mine

 

Hello, I am using the LED strobe visor lights, Dual lights one each visor, you can get them in RED, BLUE, WHITE, or possibly ORANGE. Check with GALLS!!! Also you can install a WIG WAG switch on you head lights that works great, its a $20-$25 switch that is connected to your headlights, very effective. Also at GALLS.

The website is: www.galls.com

I hope this helps. let me know
Thanks

 

RISNER, Wig Wags work pretty good, but they may be illegal for private use where jpaints lives.

SAtownTX, I believe that the video that you are refering to is by DrPaul84. Here is the link to his post.

So here is just a little more info to hopefully help you in your decision:

As I mentioned previously, strobes, halogen and LED lights all have pros and cons. Strobes are difficult to see in the bright/direct sunlight, but they pack a punch at night or inclement weather. They are also quiet and draw low amps.

Halogens are pretty easy to see during the day and more so at night, but they can also draw a few amps (anywheres from 5 - 30 amps depending on the number of rotators) They can also be a little noisey if you are sitting in the truck all day.

LED's are the newest hot item on the market. Depending on the color, they can be very expensive, but they are quietand usually have a 100,000 hour life span. Another drawback that I have heard from talking with 2stroked is that LED's do not generate enough heat while operating during the winter to melt snow or ice that may end up covering them.

 

As Tiny noted, what you’re asking about – generally called “hideaway strobes” are available from Star, Whelen and other companies. The only difference is that they do not replace your current bulbs – they augment them. The big problem is that you’ve got to bore decent sized holes in your lamp housings to install the bulbs. (This is not for the faint of heart!) The other problem is that the strobe “bulb” does not end up in the optimum position in relation to your reflectors and lenses. This can lead to highly variable results. On the installation scale, they’re a medium pain to install.

Like Tiny suggested – and he and I use – why not a small light bar? Many companies sell various size units in many different configurations. The bar I set up for Tiny is a magnet mount / quick electrical connection twin halogen rotator style that can be popped on or off in about 15 seconds. (Very handy when you drive into a parking garage!) The slightly bigger unit I run is also a specially modified (by me) Star unit that’s also magnet mounted and quick connect. I just have a few more things to play with in my bar. Hope that helps!