Beardo Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) I've just got myself a little 4x4 (Frontera SWB) for shooting and have been looking for vehicle lamps, came across this one which looks pretty good (and a helluva lot cheaper than 'hunting' ones).... http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/car_access...h_spotlight.htm i reckon i can fit it with an inline dimmer and make some filters for it. Edited December 8, 2008 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 I reckon so. Looks a nice little lamp that. By the way, good choice on the Frontera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Not to mention the fact that it is cable (3m) remote controlled for tilt and swivel, it has a suction cup base so no holes in the roof and it uses 100 Watt halogen bulbs (like you say filters and a dimmer would be handy - but most should be able to knock an inline dimmer up from bits from maplins - lets see how interested others on this forum are, I may even start making some dimmers to suit this lamp if theres enough interest....). Anyone interested?? Anyone know what the standard filters are made from (polycarbonate?) they will have to be heat resistant as that 100 Watt bulb will kick out some degrees.. Overall what a Bargain at £30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) did anybody buy 1 of these mine arrived today and its massive a lot bigger than i thought it would be....just need to get out and try it now need to knock a filter up for it aswell Edited December 22, 2008 by SPARKIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted December 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 i haven't got round to it yet as just spent my spare money on a magnet, been mostly pigeon shooting recently and not done a lot of rabbiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hi just a word of caution, I ran one of these on the Landy fixed perm on a roofbar, it was ok for about 6 months (a winters lamping) then became very erratic and kept sticking which drove us nuts, the other prob we found from day one was it zoomed too fast, when it was working, and many times Bugs was "overshot" and by the time the lamp traversed back he was gone, so alot of shots missed. This older model is available at a good discount having been replaced by the new slightly smaller model which has a worklight on the back and comes with a red filter. I bought one to replace the old sticking one, big mistake and now sold on, it was underpowered, more so with the red filter which had cooling slots allowing white light to escape. I was less than impressed and used it twice before buying the present setup which imo cannot be beaten. We now use a Lightforce T handle/170 setup with a 100w inline dimmer, dogs danglies for every situation. Rgds and merry xmas to everyone D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 just out of interest what scenario would you use the dimmer for? i've been lamping for a while and never heard of this? Regards, Garry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hi just a word of caution, I ran one of these on the Landy fixed perm on a roofbar, it was ok for about 6 months (a winters lamping) then became very erratic and kept sticking which drove us nuts, the other prob we found from day one was it zoomed too fast, when it was working, and many times Bugs was "overshot" and by the time the lamp traversed back he was gone, so alot of shots missed. This older model is available at a good discount having been replaced by the new slightly smaller model which has a worklight on the back and comes with a red filter. I bought one to replace the old sticking one, big mistake and now sold on, it was underpowered, more so with the red filter which had cooling slots allowing white light to escape. I was less than impressed and used it twice before buying the present setup which imo cannot be beaten. We now use a Lightforce T handle/170 setup with a 100w inline dimmer, dogs danglies for every situation. Rgds and merry xmas to everyone D2D was the lamp you are talking about a deben 1 as this isnt made buy deben and from what ive seen is a lot bigger than a deben 1 this has 100 watt halogen bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 was the lamp you are talking about a deben 1 as this isnt made buy deben and from what ive seen is a lot bigger than a deben 1 this has 100 watt halogen bulb Hi the pic he shows is a Mk 1 Deben 100w "remote"/ cable lamp as described in my post. Rgds D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Sparkie, Let us know how it goes. I diverted a few funds to other projetcs and never got round to getting one but am still interested. (I dont intend to leave it out all winter so hopefully it will function ok) I take it you can hand manipulate it as well as remote control? Did you pay £30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsportshooter Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hi the pic he shows is a Mk 1 Deben 100w "remote"/ cable lamp as described in my post. Rgds D2D D2D - just out of interest how much did you pay for your deben Mk1 lamp ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone wolf Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 i had one of these on my frontera also mate it works really well.you should do great with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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