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Old 08-25-2016, 01:49 PM   #1
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Question 12v (cigarette plug style) LED floodlight? Durable.

Hi all

Does anyone own (or have a link to) a plug and play 12v (cigarette plug style) LED floodlight? Durable.

I do NOT want a rechargeable thing.

I do not want a spotlight

I am after a rugged 12v floodlight

That plugs into cigarette lighter.

I did a bunch of searching and found the light stick kind

But would love a work light - with feet - or similar.

Floodlight.

Not solar not rechargeable

One function device

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I see 12 volt DC LED Floodlights that are meant to be hardwired like Velocity-4 Floodlight Off Road LED Light

You could splice a lighter plug on to the included wires. It's only 1 amp so you should be fine.

Here's a brighter one... https://www.amazon.com/QUANS-Securit...in%3A684459011
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Old 08-25-2016, 04:13 PM   #3
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Here's one that seems to be what you're looking for. 12 Volt plug, just a floodlight. Has a magnetic base so you can stick it on your tow vehicle as well:

https://www.amazon.com/Peterson-Manu.../dp/B000DLBK7I
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Here's one that seems to be what you're looking for. 12 Volt plug, just a floodlight. Has a magnetic base so you can stick it on your tow vehicle as well:

https://www.amazon.com/Peterson-Manu.../dp/B000DLBK7I
That looks like the desired format, but is not an LED unit. According to another retail website, it has a 55-watt H3 automotive auxiliary lamp halogen bulb (commonly used for fog laps and work lamps like this). That would put out lots of light but would take over 4 amps.

Northern Tool's website says that product is discontinued, but offers a magnetically-mounted alternative which is LED:
Ultra Tow Weatherproof Worklight — 27 Watts, 9 LEDs | LED Automotive Work Lights| Northern Tool + Equipment
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That looks like the desired format, but is not an LED unit. According to another retail website, it has a 55-watt H3 automotive auxiliary lamp halogen bulb (commonly used for fog laps and work lamps like this). That would put out lots of light but would take over 4 amps.

Northern Tool's website says that product is discontinued, but offers a magnetically-mounted alternative which is LED:
Ultra Tow Weatherproof Worklight — 27 Watts, 9 LEDs | LED Automotive Work Lights| Northern Tool + Equipment
Yeah, didn't notice he wanted an LED.

In that case, how about this one? Has a stand, and works with either 12V or 110 AC power:

https://www.amazon.com/Utilitech-Pro.../dp/B00UKMNOG0
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Old 08-25-2016, 11:27 PM   #6
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Thanks so much everyone for the awesome suggestions.

Much appreciated.

I was just looking on the web and I found this

It might be a bit over priced.

Just one more option

12V DC Auto Plug End 100 LED Flood Light : LED Lights Bulbs Signs & Novelties at Great Prices
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I'm curious. What is the purpose of this flood light?
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Thanks so much everyone for the awesome suggestions.

Much appreciated.

I was just looking on the web and I found this

It might be a bit over priced.

Just one more option

12V DC Auto Plug End 100 LED Flood Light : LED Lights Bulbs Signs & Novelties at Great Prices
Depending on what you want it to do, this one is just 8 watts. I wouldn't expect it to be very bright.
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I'm curious. What is the purpose of this flood light?
too keep any floods away....
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I'm curious. What is the purpose of this flood light?
too keep any floods away....
I was thinking just the opposite, like the Bat Light.

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Old 08-29-2016, 09:44 PM   #11
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I'm curious. What is the purpose of this flood light?
Heya

We are going to have exterior curb / rear / driver side lights, all up high, all 3 on one inside switch (thanks Donna D for the great idea!)

but if i am in a situation that I want to light up an area but not the whole perimeter, then a 12v flood would be handy.

we'll have 12v exterior outlets on both sides, exterior.

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Heya

We are going to have exterior curb / rear / driver side lights, all up high, all 3 on one inside switch (thanks Donna D for the great idea!)

but if i am in a situation that I want to light up an area but not the whole perimeter, then a 12v flood would be handy.

we'll have 12v exterior outlets on both sides, exterior.

Our exterior lights are on separate switches and we can turn any or all on in about two seconds. No need for another light. If you think you will only need one on for something as we do, the separate switches did not cost that much.
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Our exterior lights are on separate switches and we can turn any or all on in about two seconds. No need for another light. If you think you will only need one on for something as we do, the separate switches did not cost that much.
I am pretty sure that would prefer to have 3 perimeter lights on 1 switch

plus a hand held.

just my style.

However..... your suggestion IS making me think.... could be very handy.

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I believe each exterior light installed has a switch or if not, ETI will install one if asked. With one interior switch, I was able to turn on all the exterior lights and then turn off the ones not needed. You may also want to ask for amber lens on the lights if you prefer those over the clear lens.
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All this talk of flood lights and multiple lights on Escapes has me scratching my head a bit wondering why. I see no reason to fear the absence of light and treat the darkness as another world waiting to be explored. When I camp, I like to go to remote areas to get that feeling of being away from the great masses of people in the cities. Having my trailer parked in a dark camp spot where I can experience the stars in the night sky is part of that remote experience. Having a trailer lit up like a Christmas tree or a watch tower in a prison camp just doesn't do it for me. To each their own I guess, however, if you go the Christmas tree approach with your Escape, please be considerate of the 99% of other campers around you who don't want or need to experience your lights.
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All this talk of flood lights and multiple lights on Escapes has me scratching my head a bit wondering why. I see no reason to fear the absence of light and treat the darkness as another world waiting to be explored. When I camp, I like to go to remote areas to get that feeling of being away from the great masses of people in the cities. Having my trailer parked in a dark camp spot where I can experience the stars in the night sky is part of that remote experience. Having a trailer lit up like a Christmas tree or a watch tower in a prison camp just doesn't do it for me. To each their own I guess, however, if you go the Christmas tree approach with your Escape, please be considerate of the 99% of other campers around you who don't want or need to experience your lights.
Why have switched lights?

Because occasionally, for a few minutes, one might want a flood light

Like when you arrive late and you are setting up in scrub, and there are bushes. And rocks.
Not on a campsite, but way off the grid.

Yes I will be considerate of others

No I won't ever leave them on when not in use.

Don't worry.
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Some folks have a good reason to have the exterior lights available, doesn't mean they will have them on 24/7, at least one would hope not. Traveling the country staying who knows where, there have been a couple instances where I would have kicked them on had they been available.
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Ever see one of those Xmas tree semi-trucks going down the highway with 2-300 LED's all a glowing? If I could I'd leave my exterior lights on while towing and off once I set up camp. Better to be seen at night on the highway.
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I quit towing at night more than ten years ago. Shoot, I don't even drive at night unless it's unavoidable. It's one of those concessions I've made to my age and I really don't feel all that bad about it. In fact, it's a relief when considering the state of our highways and drivers on the road. I'm also one of those people, when towing, that will leave "even" earlier rather than speed to get to a destination. (I would imagine there's some of you that are thinking... thank goodness we're not all the same. )
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