Aux Backup lights:

I bought a no-name $20 kit at the local Meijer superstore. I was skeptical but gave them a try for the $$. They each have a 55W bulb; I added a 30A relay and used the OEM reverse light as a 'On' signal, hardwired the 15A supply lead to my battery. Whole relay shebang fits inside the rear corner lens cover assembly well, as does the trailer harness wiring block with room to spare. These lights are low profile rectangular and simply strap onto the hitch frame with 2 large HD wire ties per lamp. [I plan to add some stainless piano wire as a safety strap.] The kit came with a wiring harness, I used wire ties to lash it way up high out of the way above and inside the rear bodywork.

The lights have drain slits in them, I positioned them for maximum protection in line with the hitch frame horizontal member, as far outboard as they could go for maximum spread. I have 31" tires so extra extra ground clearance, can aim slightly down so the beam clears the bumper.

I tested them first night after install, even before pitch dark with neighbor's outdoor lights on they lit up my whole driveway in a 30 ft x 30 ft area and cast shadows on my neighbor's trees and house over 50 ft away.

110 Watts of total bulb draw is some plenty big candlepower on a vehicle; same as my 6" aux. driving lights up front.

Hard part was the wiring, if the lights fail or get smashed I just strap on and plug in a new one[s]. That's why I went cheap with the driving lights as well; could not see $$$$$ for Hellas, etc. only to lose them in a fender bender or from a stray gravel chip on the interstate. My total aux. lighting expenses are less than $75 including relays and wiring, I'll light up the woods with the best of them! [OK; I'll confess to adding PIA superwhite bulbs to the front, add extra $50 for those H3s and well worth it!]

Now I fear no darkness ahead or behind! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />