Thread: Discovery 4 2014 Lighting and unused plugs

Originally Posted by Skypager

Hello,
Please direct me to previous threads;

I have a D4 HSE 2014.
Driving includes outback Australia beyond Bourke - Broken Hill and planing a Central Desert Birdsville track trip.

I would like some better lighting and also camp lights.

I am concerned that the battery is quickly drained when Camping and may need a second battery for camp LEDs.

• Where is the best place to put a 2nd back up battery?

You can look at the Traxide website Home Page | TRAXIDE - RV | Traxide - RV Lithium Batteries for an under bonnet solution, or this thread Lithium Battery Install Instructions for a 3rd row lithium option. There is also the option of making up a battery box so it can be removed when not in use. I would strongly suggest a solar blanket or similar to keep any battery system topped up while at camp.

Have fun
Rod.

There's info on AULRO on fitting spotties and light bars..just search.

I fitted 2 spotties to our D4 to improve long range lighting but frankly the std lights are quite good...hid etc. Bracket are available. Search on line.

Lighting is like audio. The more you have the more your eyes adjust to block it out..and the longer it takes to adjust from bright to dark.

Light sellers expolit this natural trait to sell brighter and brighter lights.

It's about getting the balance right for you..which is often age related😐

Originally Posted by INter674

There's info on AULRO on fitting spotties and light bars..just search.

I fitted 2 spotties to our D4 to improve long range lighting but frankly the std lights are quite good...hid etc. Bracket are available. Search on line.

Lighting is like audio. The more you have the more your eyes adjust to block it out..and the longer it takes to adjust from bright to dark.

Light sellers expolit this natural trait to sell brighter and brighter lights.

It's about getting the balance right for you..which is often age related😐

This is gold. I agree absolutely. I am a bit of an astronomer so this makes sense. I also dont want to waste money.
However I want to use side lights and camping LEDs for my awning and campsite. Perhaps off a separate battery is safest.

Originally Posted by rocket rod

You can look at the Traxide website Home Page | TRAXIDE - RV | Traxide - RV Lithium Batteries for an under bonnet solution, or this thread Lithium Battery Install Instructions for a 3rd row lithium option. There is also the option of making up a battery box so it can be removed when not in use. I would strongly suggest a solar blanket or similar to keep any battery system topped up while at camp.

Have fun
Rod.

Thanks for this, I will take a look.
I noticed Battery Boxs.
Camping gear has come a long way since 1980s when I was last travelled out there seriously as a kid.
Now with all girls I have to make it as comfortable as possible to get them to leave the car!

Cheers