LED spotlight for off-road recommendations please.

[Orangecurry]

...but it's for a hire vehicle, so I can't drill any holes, and I can't hack the wiring.... so

Do rechargeable/battery lights do a good enough job? Mounting using velcro?

The vehicle should be a Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger, single cab.

Thanks!

[eth2190]

How about a couple of the magnetic ones that plug into a 12v socket

[Orangecurry]

Sounds great - specific make/model?

But we might need the 12v socket for other things, which is why I thought modern battery technology would be good enough?

[Mammasaid]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charger-Cigarette-Splitte...

[paralla]

This is cheap, plugs into a 12V cigarette lighter socket and has a magnetic base.

https://amzn.eu/d/f4vjZhz

[eth2190]

Orangecurry said:

Sounds great - specific make/model?

But we might need the 12v socket for other things, which is why I thought modern battery technology would be good enough?

I'm only aware of the generic Chinese ones like: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185481034586

[Orangecurry]

So has anyone actually bought any of these cheap lights? Are they any good for driving?

[Orangecurry]

...thought I'd update this - I bought something relatively cheap; a 23inch light bar.

It has 24 'flood' LEDs, and 24 'spot' LEDs (by having different reflector-bowl types). Long cabling, and it has eyelet connectors which go straight onto the battery. Magnetic soft-surface feet.

Chucks out a decent amount of light, but I don't know if it'll be good enough in the real world to throw enough light at a useful distance to avoid holes and animals.

If you hear nothing from me by the end of May, you'll know it wasn't fit for purpose

(headlights were off, LED sidelights were on in this photo)

Edited by Orangecurry on Sunday 2nd March 17:28

[paralla]

Consider putting some matt black wrap on your bonnet and front wings to minimise glare from the light bar or maybe even try the light bar towards the front of your bonnet (if it’s steel) to completely avoid any glare.

[Orangecurry]

Good idea in principle, but as I said it's a hire vehicle. It is what it is. The great thing about the magnetic feet is it can easily move, so I'll experiment.