P1000 Light bar opinions/ recommendations

[ohanacreek]

If you just want a massive amount of light

MTN LITEbar - 50"

MTN LITEbar

mtnlitebar.com

This is more affordable and might not overtax the charging system.

MTN LITEbar - 18" - V54 Spec.

MTN LITEbar V54 Spec.

mtnlitebar.com

 

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[Caddy]

With a 52” bar.. it’s not going to matter as much if it’s the RC or not. When you figure out that bar is pulling too much and you decided to redo your setup and have fewer, better lights. The RC should be your first choice!

I appreciate you pointing that out! I didn't realize that bar consumes 480w of power! I hadn't really thought about it because I don't plan to put alot of things like a stereo or anything on mine. But after digging into what the charging system can produce (600W), I'm adjusting what I'm considering...

 

[Caddy]

LOL. I understand that! Like I said...I've recycled/reused many of my lights. My oldest set is nearly 11 years old but still my favorites because they're Rigid's old high/low driving beams. I had them first mounted on my Jeep in 2009, then the MotoVan later in life, and now the Pioneer. I've been careful to mount them in locations where they're protected. I know that many of the companies test their lights rigorously but only so much can protect them if they get crushed on the rock face or tree. The other set's I found as left-overs on Flea-Bay after Rigid updated their line.

But, I totally get it. These side-by-sides are almost as big money pits as the Jeep was. I'd have so much more money if I didn't play in motor sports! LOL

Right! As long as it doesn't become as big of a money pit as this thing!

 

[Caddy]

If you just want a massive amount of light

MTN LITEbar - 50"

MTN LITEbar

mtnlitebar.com

This is more affordable and might not overtax the charging system.

MTN LITEbar - 18" - V54 Spec.

MTN LITEbar V54 Spec.

mtnlitebar.com

Jesus F@<! that's a little too rich for my blood!

 

[Caddy]

I am still wanting a large light bar. Just to supplement the 12" that I have on the bumper, but after looking more into the tax on the charging system I find myself leaning toward this one...

Chrome Series LED | 50 Inch Light| Curved Single Row

Command the Dark: The sun never sets on a vehicle equipped with Rough Country's sleek 50-inch Single Row Curved CREE LED Light Bar. The curved design accentuates curved windshields and provides a slightly different field of light. With a jaw-dropping 19,200 Lumens and 240 Watt output, this LED...

www.roughcountry.com

It's only 240w and I'm digging the look...

 

[LarryAmboy]

I have a 52" curved Rough Country mounted were you are talking about. I can say it is way better than the cheap Amazon light bars I have had in the past. Sorry no night shots but here are a couple of pictures installed. I would buy it again compared to the cheaper ones I have had. I do carry a spare relay just in case, I also had to make some modifications to the pod brackets to make it work.View attachment 206008View attachment 206009View attachment 206010

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What front bumper do you have? And how much length did it add to your machine?


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[Caddy]

What front bumper do you have? And how much length did it add to your machine?


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I have the LE Honda bumper, so nothing really...

 

[Caddy]

I have the LE Honda bumper, so nothing really...

Oops my bad, thought you were asking me... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[JTW]

I am still wanting a large light bar. Just to supplement the 12" that I have on the bumper, but after looking more into the tax on the charging system I find myself leaning toward this one...

Chrome Series LED | 50 Inch Light| Curved Single Row

Command the Dark: The sun never sets on a vehicle equipped with Rough Country's sleek 50-inch Single Row Curved CREE LED Light Bar. The curved design accentuates curved windshields and provides a slightly different field of light. With a jaw-dropping 19,200 Lumens and 240 Watt output, this LED...

www.roughcountry.com

It's only 240w and I'm digging the look...

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@snuffnwhisky is this what you have on WL?

 

[Pilotadam]

What front bumper do you have? And how much length did it add to your machine?


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It's a Tough Country Bumper. It is super protective minus the mounting points. I will have to measure the additional length tonight. It adds about 6 to 8 inches in front of the grill so you have a place for the winch.

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[snuffnwhisky]

@snuffnwhisky is this what you have on WL?

Yes

 

[LarryAmboy]

It's a Tough Country Bumper. It is super protective minus the mounting points. I will have to measure the additional length tonight. It adds about 6 to 8 inches in front of the grill so you have a place for the winch.

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Thank you.

Are there issues with the mounting brackets?


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[Pilotadam]

The bumper as a welded on 1/4 tab that bends really easy. I just purchased on steel to make a new mount that is as strong as the rest of the bumper. I bent my my first big winch climbing up some trials in TN. Overall the bumper is great and I would buy again. I just think they tried to make it fit multiple makes and models and came up short on the mounting.

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[Pilotadam]

What front bumper do you have? And how much length did it add to your machine?


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I measured from the plastic of the front grill and the TC bumper sticks out 12.5inches. I am not sure how much the stock one does to compare.

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[Smitty335]

I've been shopping for a 50-54" curved light bar to mount at the base of the windshield. I have to admit I'm beginning to get overwhelmed. I've been searching the forum for a couple of days now and having trouble finding a thread for this info.... So, figured I would start one... What have you used, like, recommend? Please include brand, price range, would you buy it again, and where purchased (if you can remember)... Maybe some pic's of it on your machine, at night without and with the light on?

I bought this high quality 20 inch Black Oak light bar that's really bright, too bright unless your 100 yards behind the next rider. If I had it do do over, I would get some cubes and point them in different directions and I may very well do it over!

 

[BigOL3]

The bumper as a welded on 1/4 tab that bends really easy. I just purchased on steel to make a new mount that is as strong as the rest of the bumper. I bent my my first big winch climbing up some trials in TN. Overall the bumper is great and I would buy again. I just think they tried to make it fit multiple makes and models and came up short on the mounting. View attachment 206796

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My mount does NOT look like that.

 

[Pilotadam]

My mount does NOT look like that.

Maybe they changed the design to improve the strength. That is the upper mount. It has a bracket that that two bolts goes through and then goes out to the single welded on tab.

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[JTW]

Mine looks like that too..

 

[BigOL3]

The bumper as a welded on 1/4 tab that bends really easy. I just purchased on steel to make a new mount that is as strong as the rest of the bumper. I bent my my first big winch climbing up some trials in TN. Overall the bumper is great and I would buy again. I just think they tried to make it fit multiple makes and models and came up short on the mounting. View attachment 206796

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Dont think I have new design, it is 2.5yrs old. Must be same design, but mine is pulled up tighter, making a close fit. Looks like yours did not fit as close.



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[BigOL3]

Was you bottom points pushed inward as far as possible?

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