Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Yes.

 

Perhaps.

 

I’m getting a little light happy

 

Less is more.
How often will you actually use them?
Are they worth the cost?
Are they really for the 'gram?

 

Lol only social media I do is TW will be for night travel off assfault for fogs led pods flood/spot combo, 20in light bar same combo center of bumper below hoop, rago (now I want spaghetti) ditch mounts with spot dual side shooters, an already have ultimate headlight upgrade harness/ good bulbs.

 

Hit the nail on the head! Only lights I want are bed lights or a better dome light in my truck cap.

 

Scared of the dark?

It seems that the "lights on my truck like a UFO" style is not something found anywhere other than the US.
I have yet to see anything from Austrailia or Africa or Europe that has lights mounted on every possible location.

At most they have 2 round lights on the bumper or a bar above the windshield.

Driven by the concept of "cool" perhaps, idk.

 

I have a 3,000 lumen spotlight that puts out enough light for me. I really cant justify the pricing for rigid and black oak type brands. I know their quality is good, but damn!!!

 

This is who I get all my Rigid Industries products from

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/killer-deals-on-rigid-lights.396993/

NEVER PAY RETAIL!!!!
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Also, his warehouse in in TX, makes for some fast shipping

 

Spread the word.

 

Agreed.

Even with a deal I cannot justify the cost.

Money in vs use of product.

 

Understood!!!

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My favorite lights that I have added are 2 that are mounted on my bed rack pointed to the sides. 1 each side. They are mounted slightly lose so I can turn and position them where I need them. They were very helpful on our last trip trying to setup Camp at night. At first I was unhappy because they are not super bright but by the end of the trip I was very happy with the brightness. Bright enough to see but not so bright that they blind you when working close to them.

 

I just like having them.​

I rarely use them.​

But, they are great for county roads at night.

 

^^this.

 

I initially got my rigid ditch lights for trips to the PINS and our property in Colorado since its down off of a forest road, but leaving my house now at 4:15AM everyday I use them all the way down FM 969 and its incredible how many hogs and deer I see just off on the shoulder. I always turn them off to on coming traffic but I am very happy to have them when driving down my road.

 

I’m petrified of the dark had a Bigfoot encounter once. That’s all I’ll be doing perhaps some some amber lights for the bedrails for a trail group. My eyesight is not what it used to be at night so any extra on the trail will be great not doing a light bar on the top this will be all.

 

I can help you with a CMC as well.

 

Just to clarify to all in case I am unclear.

I'm not shitting on anybody that has serious change invested in lights. Their money. Their truck. Their decision.
Just me personally, I can't spend that kind of money on lights.

 

I bought all my stuff on Amazon total setup will be about 300. I plan to use silicone to help with weather resistance.