Strobe Kits...

[Z_71_steve]

well i think its time, i officially need to start deckin my truck out with some lights, amber only obviously because thats all thats legal in illinois but let me know if you guys have ever used or are using a certain system that you like. I stopped at a car accident 2 nights ago in the snow and my red 094 turn signal flashers definitaly do not help me the least, i'm looking for probably 2-3 flashers mounted in the rear window, 2 on the frame below the step bars or on the rocker panel, and one in the ext cab window, as well as a few on the front, gimme some experience or thoughts, especially from you plow guys!

 

thanks in advance,

 

steve

[kylea]

Whelen 60 ot 90 watt corner strobes, 1 in each parking/DRL lamp and 1 in each tailight. For all the other lights, go with LEDs, they are expensive but very bright.

 

 

My uncle works at streichers Police Equipment, here is their site.

http://www.streichers.com/

 

 

Can you respond to the station with these lights on? I wish we could here in MN...

[hockeypro1411]

I see guys all the time around here with white strobes when they're plowing. One guy even has them on when he's pulled over working (lawn care company). I haven't looked into the law, but does it make a difference if it's registered as a commercial truck, or owned by a commercial business?

[BuckFeverZ]

White usually is just permitted for use by emergency vehicles.

 

Generally the guys plowing, work trucks, etc are just supposed to use amber strobes.

[c4cruiser]

Check out this company for a variety of stobes, light bars and flashers.

[Gryphon]

You should hit up the lights and sirens equivalent of this board at http://www.elightbars.org

 

Great board with a lot of knowledgable people and a buy and sell chock full of everything you can think of.

[iminaquagmire]

For the Dash and deck lights, I'd recommend the Signal Mini Phantom blue lights from Galls. They are only $100 and are very bright and attention getting. Many people on my department have them. I wouldn't hesitate to put white corner strobes in, especially being on a department. Police have better things to do than bust you for the lights. This is all assuming your SOG's allow even having lights or more than one of course.

[jdharmzy]

amber only obviously because thats all thats legal in illinois

 

Are you sure about this? At least in Southern Illinois (Near STL) every volunteer FF uses blue and white. IL doesn't allow sirens but they do allow Blues and headlight "wig-wags." From what I hear around where I'm at, it is up to your Chief on what you can use as long as it abides by the blue and wigwag laws. As for the amber directionals, i'd get this http://galls.com/style.html?assort=general...mp;style=DR007. Then mount it at the top of the rear window.

[Z_71_steve]

thanks for all the advice guys! i appologize i havent said anything sooner i've been on duty for the last 36 but i'm gonna take a look now!

 

thanks again!

 

steve