The best way is to use a relay with the trigger from the reverse light
circuit to run a driving light or two. They can be found really cheap
at most automotive stores. Some come with a wiring harness and 'bosch'
relay or you can just do your own wiring. This means adding a power
line to the back of the vehicle.

The stores do sell really high watt bulbs that will fit into the reverse
light socket, but..... You will then need to rewire the reverse lights
using a dedicated power line and relay or the reverse light switch will
burn out sooner than later. That switch is something like $350.00 if
you have an auto trans!

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

marcel wrote:
>
> I do a lot of backing up into narrow driveways and lanes at night and
> I'm not happy with the light output from the (stock) backup lights
> installed on my '96 GC.
>
> Does anyone have any suggetions on how to get incresed output from my
> backup lights, hopefully without spending big bucks?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marcel

 

The best way is to use a relay with the trigger from the reverse light
circuit to run a driving light or two. They can be found really cheap
at most automotive stores. Some come with a wiring harness and 'bosch'
relay or you can just do your own wiring. This means adding a power
line to the back of the vehicle.

The stores do sell really high watt bulbs that will fit into the reverse
light socket, but..... You will then need to rewire the reverse lights
using a dedicated power line and relay or the reverse light switch will
burn out sooner than later. That switch is something like $350.00 if
you have an auto trans!

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

marcel wrote:
>
> I do a lot of backing up into narrow driveways and lanes at night and
> I'm not happy with the light output from the (stock) backup lights
> installed on my '96 GC.
>
> Does anyone have any suggetions on how to get incresed output from my
> backup lights, hopefully without spending big bucks?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marcel

 

The best way is to use a relay with the trigger from the reverse light
circuit to run a driving light or two. They can be found really cheap
at most automotive stores. Some come with a wiring harness and 'bosch'
relay or you can just do your own wiring. This means adding a power
line to the back of the vehicle.

The stores do sell really high watt bulbs that will fit into the reverse
light socket, but..... You will then need to rewire the reverse lights
using a dedicated power line and relay or the reverse light switch will
burn out sooner than later. That switch is something like $350.00 if
you have an auto trans!

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

marcel wrote:
>
> I do a lot of backing up into narrow driveways and lanes at night and
> I'm not happy with the light output from the (stock) backup lights
> installed on my '96 GC.
>
> Does anyone have any suggetions on how to get incresed output from my
> backup lights, hopefully without spending big bucks?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marcel

 

I prefer a tractor-style floodlamp, as I never know if what I want to see
behind be will be up, down etc. I use a manual switch so i can also use it
for stuff like loading trailers, working on other vehicles, etc,
http://tinyurl.com/cxfoe
For a street vehicle, a fog light with a wide but flat beam is pretty good.
I wouldn't increase the wattage of most stock backups, as the bulb holder
and lens may not handle the heat.

--
Paul and Diana Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

 

I prefer a tractor-style floodlamp, as I never know if what I want to see
behind be will be up, down etc. I use a manual switch so i can also use it
for stuff like loading trailers, working on other vehicles, etc,
http://tinyurl.com/cxfoe
For a street vehicle, a fog light with a wide but flat beam is pretty good.
I wouldn't increase the wattage of most stock backups, as the bulb holder
and lens may not handle the heat.

--
Paul and Diana Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

 

I prefer a tractor-style floodlamp, as I never know if what I want to see
behind be will be up, down etc. I use a manual switch so i can also use it
for stuff like loading trailers, working on other vehicles, etc,
http://tinyurl.com/cxfoe
For a street vehicle, a fog light with a wide but flat beam is pretty good.
I wouldn't increase the wattage of most stock backups, as the bulb holder
and lens may not handle the heat.

--
Paul and Diana Calman, Hathaway Pines, California