I'm looking to get a really bright set of backup lights, but all the ones I see seem to be 55 Watts. From the $100 KC backup lights down tot he $20 AutoZone backup lights, they're all 55 Watts (for the most part). Does this mean that they're equally bright, or is there some other important number to look at that will help me choose the brightest ones? Thanks!

 

Different reflectors and lenses affect the brightness of the light. Living in texas you have the same heat and sun that we do, and sometimes the sun/heat will fog the lense.

 

I went to the semi supply and bought a pair of 55watt diffused lens jobbies for $20 they are great for brightness as well as spreading the light around, I mounted them on my reciever cross tube ends and tied into the reverse lights without a relay, the fuse never goes and all is still well. great for hooking up the trailer in the dark...put the t-case in neutral and reverse and voila LIGHT!

 

So should I get the cheapos from an auto parts store or the $100 ones made by KC?

 

A good friend of mine has the EXACT same kit you show there....save the $80!!! they are bright but not anymore then mine

 

Save your money and go to wally world and buy a set of lights there. Same lights, same kit, all your paying for is the name.

 

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