Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
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Another option for rear worklights
Hi all
Thought I’d show you my plan b for rear work lights.
Initially I used the roof rails to mount the lights but couldn’t deal with the wind noise after day 1.
So I’ve moved them to here.
No wind noise as lower than the roof and you don’t loose any light due to the roof as before. No holes drilled and can share the link to brackets if anyone is interested.MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
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Please share as much detail as you can! Links to lights and brackets, and where you ran the wires?
Cheers
4th Apr 2021 9:28 am
JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877
Martin and mods feel free to delete, generic Amazon links with no benefit to myself
Brackets - Led Light Bar Mounting Brackets,2PCS Universal Clamp Piller Holder Led Work Light Bar Mount Bracket 304 Stainless Steel Piller Hood for SUV Truck Hatchback Wagon Installing Without Drilling https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0872214BK/r...&psc=1
Lights - WOWLED 2 Pcs 4Inch 18W Floodlight LED Work Light Bar Fog Lamp Driving Offroad Flood Light Bar for Car Tractor Trucks SUV ATV Boat 4x4 LED Flood Work Lamp Fog lights IP67 10-30V DC https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013LHLLXS/r...&psc=1
I know they are cheap fixtures but more than enough for me
Wiring wise, each light is earthed to the closest boot hinge, left to left and right to right
Positive is linked from left through to right light, then from there it runs down behind the seal and in to the vehicle behind the rear light cluster. I have a home made switch pack in the boot which has relays allowing me control from the front
Happy to answer any other questionsMY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
Looks neat and tidy, but surely when one opens the tailgate to work the light shines upwards? ? ?A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
4th Apr 2021 10:00 am
JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
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Yep, I wanted this more for picking up trailers in the yard then working out my boot
Got a raptor awning light though for when the boot is open MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
4th Apr 2021 10:09 am
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1192
Great solution! Have been looking at how to fit spots to the rear but fitting then to my rack meant a huge shadow being cast by the spoiler, guessing the cable can go through the grommet from roof lining to indie the tailgate liner? heading to Amazon now
navigator, for a working light with the tailgate up, I’ve already fitted an 18w light on the inside of the tailgate, run of the auxiliary battery for that
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You could go via the grommet but easier to stay external and go in behind rear light id say.MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
I got a battery powered LED strip that was recommended on this forum. It is magnetic mounted so I can remove it when things in the boot would chafe against it. Unfortunately I forgot the long magnet when doing the hurried D3 to D4 move . . . !A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
4th Apr 2021 7:26 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
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Basically a solid block of aluminium, bolted it through and fitted some plates to the back side of the trim to spread the load if it gets hit.2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
My Wife thinks the D3 is a hobby, The D3 thinks the wife is 💕
Looks substantial enough to win the arguement with a suitcase when the third row is in use.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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