"Headlight Flahser" Uses

[Zach Smith]

I'm very ignorant when it comes to vehicle electrical systems so this may be an odd question to some...yet I'll still ask. I'd like to add a few trailer lights to the rear of my POV for responding directly to highway scenes, and I'm curious if running these lights into the flasher would provide me with a strobe effect.

If not, what would be the best method for having these lights act in a strobe pattern? Thanks in advance for any replies.

[MedicRN]

My advice..... don't do it! A decked out wanker POV is a hazzard on any scene. The general public is looking for MARKED public service vehicles, not a Toyota lit up like a Christmas tree.

[Asblikkie]

To answer your question: No it would not. If you want the strobe light effect you need the separate control box and strobe lights. If all else fails check the hated GALLS catalog or website.

[irlemt]

You can pick up very cheap LED strobes/flashers units on ebay. They will probably do just fine if they're for occasional use.

[CTXMEDIC]

DONT FEED THE TROLLS :x

[Lone Star]

vehicle = $1,000.00

"emergency scene lights" = $5,000.00

Watching your vehicle battery implode when you turn on all the lights....PRICELESS!

[mrmeaner]

Or, watching a county cop tell a first responder, "No, I can't jump start your car with all the lights on it." = Priceless!

[Dustdevil]

LOL@trailer lights

What exactly do you mean by "the strobe effect?" I mean, nothing but a strobe really gives the strobe effect, no matter how fast they flash. But simple headlight flashers are more noticeable to traffic than any strobes you might put in there.

I'd check with both your department AND the state law before doing anything at all. Many states require that you have a minimum compliment of emergency equipment in order to legally "respond" as an emergency vehicle. Some prohibit headlight flashers, even if you can run a full light bar. Make sure whatever you are doing is in compliance with state law. And, of course, if your department does not authorise it, then the state law exception doesn't apply to you.

[ERDoc]

LOL@trailer lights

What exactly do you mean by "the strobe effect?" I mean, nothing but a strobe really gives the strobe effect, no matter how fast they flash. But simple headlight flashers are more noticeable to traffic than any strobes you might put in there.

I'd check with both your department AND the state law before doing anything at all. Many states require that you have a minimum compliment of emergency equipment in order to legally "respond" as an emergency vehicle. Some prohibit headlight flashers, even if you can run a full light bar. Make sure whatever you are doing is in compliance with state law. And, of course, if your department does not authorise it, then the state law exception doesn't apply to you.

That's all you got? Guess I'll have to throw the popcorn out.

[Dustdevil]

Hey, he ain't in my state. Let him knock himself out.