Installing WHELEN VERTEX Hideaway Strobe Lights
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- Installing four Whelen Vertex Hideaway LED Strobe Lights in my Truck. These are alternating strobes, white/amber. There are 25 different flash patterns available. Easy to install and no large strobe controller required.
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I been doing a lot of towing in my 91 F250 RWD towing my buddies with hoopties and that are stuck in the snow got a light bar on the roof and in the front and rear window now I have strobes in the head lights now everyone will see me all WHELEN products
Nice! Whelen definitely seems to make a good product and stand behind it! My system has been working great. I've since taken off the bed and put on a CM flatbed and I mounted the rear strobes up high in the headache rack
This is awesome, you should totally do Wig-wags next! ♥
I like both fast and the slow pattern you showed, also like the spot you put the hide away light for the front of the truck
Thank you for the comment! I ended up going to one of the vertex patterns and it's very nice. Appreciate the view, check out some of my other vids and subscribe if you like!
Thanks for the video! You're set up looks great! And excellent choice going with the whelen vertex, they are expensive but worth every penny!
Thanks for the comment! Yes I agree they are worth the price and really not that bad for what you get.
Very helpful, been thinking about doing some on my 02’ F250 and this helped out a lot
Thanks for the comment! Glad it helps you, it definitely demands a little more attention from drivers when trying to back in or pull out of driveways with a trailer and gets them to slow down.
That looks really good, definitely agree with the other guy about the pattern being to quick, the ones you had at first with those other 2 doing a triple flash in amber then triple flash white. Honestly think that’s the best pattern for whelen
Definitely! I changed the pattern to one of the vertex alert patterns and it was much better!
You need to have off time between the lights. Change them so they alternate side to side. Having them how they are in this video, they will appear like a steady burn light from a distance.
Definitely agree! I just put a flatbed on my truck and I need to relocate the rear strobes to the headache rack so I will make sure to change the pattern as well. Thanks for the comment!
Nice video, thanks for the details! Take care brother!
No problem thanks for the comment! I've since put a flatbed on the truck and moved the rear taillight strobes to a flush mount on the headache rack. I also changed the pattern and I think it is way better now! Stay tuned I need to do an update.
Good idea installing them in the daytime running light because on Chevys they never work anyway
That's definitely true! I replaced the bulbs during this install and they work, for now. Appreciate the comment!
@@NealORussa My wife and I actually play a game when we’re riding together to see how many GM trucks we can spot whose day running lights are completely out or if only one day running light is working correctly.
AWESOME VIDEO. Wish I lived on your street. Say hi to Dixie please. She is more valuable than gold
Thanks for the comment! Dixie is doing great!
I just did it on my ram today, I will say that, it will be good to use some silicone to seal the back of the light, to prevent it from moisture
Yes you're probably right. I used the little foam piece it came with but some clear silicon would definitely not hurt!
I really like this
Thanks! They've been working great and I put a flatbed on and moved the rear strobes to the headache rack
Not sure if you still have the set up or the truck. But like others said slow the pattern down more. The original you had would have made the most warning impact. From a distance, fast strobing patterns look solid and do not look flashing until you are right up on it.
Also if you ever have issues with them, check the 4 strand wiring you used. It looks like house wiring, never use that on a vehicle. It is not made to flex, and with the vibration and movement of a vehicle will cause the wires to get brittle and break.
Hey thanks for the comment! Yes I still have the setup though I put a flatbed on the truck so I moved the rear strobes up onto its headache rack. I did slow the pattern to one of the Whelen alert patterns. Much better! Also the wiring has held up fine I don't think it is household wiring like thermostat wiring or anything. It was stranded copper wiring and is doing fine 👍
Great video!!!!!! Awesome!!!! Thank you brother!
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks!! This vid was a huge help.
No problem, thanks for watching Mike! I'm really happy with the strobes on the truck.
Nice work
Thanks for the comment! Strobes still working great but I've since put on a flatbed so the rear strobes went from the taillights to the headache rack. Looks good
Awesome video! Very helpful
Thanks for the comment Mark! Glad it helps you!
How did you run the wiring? Meaning, did you use clips, tie wraps, etc?
@@markhammersmith8361 I used zip ties and I bought 4 conductor cable. Made it very easy! I followed along the towing wiring harness for the most part to the back.
@@markhammersmith8361 here's the wire.
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If you choose a fast flashing pattern, a vehicle from a distance will barely be able to recognize the lights are flashing. A slow flashing pattern is best. That’s why airplanes use fairly slow flashes
Yea definitely true! I ended up switching it to a better slower pattern. Thanks for the comment
You always want the same type of lights with same pattern to sync for front and back and of course never too fast ya don't want to cause a seizure for someone and the pattern you picked is a bit much strain on the eye socket
Thanks for the comment Erik, i have changed the pattern to a better one that doesnt pulse as fast. Though i do still have the pattern sync'd offset for left and right sides caddy corner. So when right blinks yellow, left blinks white. It looks good, i need to do an update video.
Slow patterns are more attention grabbing for daytime use
Yes you're definitely correct! Shortly after installing I changed it to a slower pattern and it's much better. Thanks for the comment!
@@NealORussa awesome hope they work as well for you as they do for me
Check local and state laws before installing lights in rear tail lights and backup lights as well as in headlights. A lot of state only allow emergency vehicles, fire police and rescue, to have strobe in headlights and a lot only allow only police to have strobes in tail and backup lights. You could end up with a fine and having to replace lot of light housings that have big holes in them.
Thanks for the comment frank! I definitely agree checking with the local laws. Also this isn't recommended for someone just wanting cool lights. This is my work truck and I often Haul large loads and gravel and am backing in off highways, etc. it's great to be a little safer in my opinion. I only use them when backing in at a busy area or something blocking the road, etc.
He’s fine for his work truck and it’s in amber also , as long as it’s not red or blue lights .
He’ll have no issues with flashing lights as long as he avoids red, blue, and green. Amber/White is widely recognized as a work vehicle. Placement in and of itself doesn’t matter, but, just to be on the safe side I would always call State Patrol to double check.
Vertex are LED not strobe.
How does anyone know the affect a flash pattern have on the motoring public. Its all opinion, no fact
Good point. Do you have a favorite pattern?
@@NealORussa If the agency specifies SAE Class 1, then any SAE Class 1 compliant pattern is appropriate.
Those are LED's.....NOT STROBE LIGHTS.
Thanks for the correction!
They don't look very bright
Maybe its just the camera or the fact i'm in the garage, but they are plenty bright! I also changed the pattern on them to blink a little slower and it is much more noticeable now.
the white looks so dumb...better all yellow
I have changed the pattern a bit and it is much better.