Van Lighting

[paulthe spark]

Hi chaps, just bought a wee escort van and was was thinkin about puttin a light in the back for those dark winter nights, Can anyone recommend anything? and how do you go about installing a light in the back of a van. The light that is in just now barely lights up
cheers

 

[pennywise]

I've got these in the back of the van. just come off the battery with a inline fuse in the positive conductor and mount up a light switch in the back of the van, or if your feeling adventurous use the switching mechanism from your existing lights.


Fluorescent Lighting, Labrcraft Batten Lights - 24v/8w from EC Smith UK Marine Supplier

They even have LED ones, sortimo and botts use their stuff

Labcraft products


The caravan ones look good too.

 

[ghost]

I installed 12v caravan mini fluorescent fittings. Each fitting has 2 x 8W mini fluorescent tubes, same as many emergency fittings. I installed a relay that is controlled by the interior light, ie everything comes on when the doors open. Each fitting also has it's own switch too. Very economical.

Here's one on ebay.
Twin 8W 12V Fluorescent Light Fitting Caravan Camper on eBay (end time 04-Feb-10 17:19:42 GMT)

I have 3 in the back of my Vivaro, highly recommended. Ideal when you are on a late night call out looking for THAT fuse you know you have somewhere!

 

[Newsome3]

Is it possible to just wire these straight into exsisrimg rear van light? Or is it needed to install a fuse/ relay etc

 

[ufkir]

you can get ahalogen spot with magnetic base that plugs int your cig lighter from most car spares shops £10 i paid

 

[Cyberprog]

Is it possible to just wire these straight into exsisrimg rear van light? Or is it needed to install a fuse/ relay etc

You could use the existing wiring, as long as you know it will be able to support the load. Otherwise you could use the existing wiring to switch an additional circuit. You can buy automotive relays with built in fuses too BTW.

 

[alarm man]

many moons ago when i had an escort van it was fitted with 2 swivel spot lights inside the back above the doors(the ones normally found on xr3's) they not only lit the inside if the van up but turn them round and you had half the street lit up too..

 

[telectrix]

one of those self contained LED worklights in mine with a bloody strong magnet incorporated. just pull it off and take into attic when needed. 2 jobs for the price of 1.

 

[Hiddo]

Same as tel for me. A good led work light with a hook on. Mine is a rolson one. Dual purpose lighting.

 

[Cyberprog]

one of those self contained LED worklights in mine with a bloody strong magnet incorporated. just pull it off and take into attic when needed. 2 jobs for the price of 1.

Until you forget it and leave it in an attic

 

[Lee carpentier]

Hello could you be more specific with the wiring colours
to install a led off the original interior light on a 2009 vivaro
there are 3 wires
thanks

 

[GMES]

Lee the thread is at least 4 years old so I'm closing it.