WHY YOU SHOULD ROCK A SET OF ROCK LIGHTS

Since most of us trail run at night, we know how crucial off-road illumination is. Extra lumens become increasingly vital the further you are from city lights and the more remote you are from civilization. Improved headlights, high-output light bars, and other enhanced illumination options are essential for maintaining visibility and avoiding collisions. It's not fun to get lost, veer off the path, or crash into an obstruction during the day, and it could be more enjoyable at night.

Usually, the emphasis is on optimizing forward lighting to avoid hazy situations. An expansive, deep field of light appears before your car when the beam patterns and lights are appropriately matched. With the proper setup, you can see much better at night and avoid stumbling around in the dark. You look forward to leaving after dark; night runs become more enjoyable.

Life on the Rocks

In most circumstances, projecting a lot of light forward is excellent, but it could be more useful when trying to sneak over obstructions at low range. Careful tire placement is necessary on rugged, slow-moving trails to prevent your vehicle from crashing or being trapped. When negotiating ruts, pebbles, and other uneven terrain, you must be able to see exactly where your tires are. However, the area around your tires is frequently dark because all your lights are directed ahead. This is resolved with rock lights, which direct light downward rather than forward around your tires. Installing a set of rock lights makes it much simpler to choose the proper routes.

What to Look for in Rock Lights

Tractor lights were utilized for rock lights in the past. They were large, poorly built, and prone to breaking. Although tractor lights were not the best, there were few choices at the time. Luckily, this is no longer the case thanks to advancements in LED technology, which enable small, strong, and effective lights. Since they are small enough to be put in practically any place, these are all qualities you want in rock lights. Measuring just 2 inches across, our ColorSHIFT® Rock Lights and the recently introduced True White Rock Lights provide many mounting possibilities.

Furthermore, our unusual and tiny 3-watt Single Color LED Rock Lights are even more compact if space is at a premium. These small proportions also contribute to creating robust housings with durable lenses. Furthermore, tractor lights can never match the luminosity produced by contemporary LEDs.

Beam width is another crucial factor to take into account for rock lights. A wide beam is more important than light projected over a long distance because the aim is to flood the area surrounding your tires with light. Our RGB+W LED Rock Lights have a unique three-emitters-per-light design that creates an extensive 230-degree light spread. It has the best coverage of any LED rock light available and is perfect for those gloomy evenings. It is also compatible with the soon-to-be-released ColorSHIFT® Pro App. 

Where To Mount Them

It matters where you mount your rock lights. Since you want to light up the region around your tires, inside the wheel wells is a brilliant place to start. Our rock lights have IP67 and IP68 classifications, making them incredibly durable against dust and water infiltration. Nonetheless, it would help if you kept them out of the way behind the tires. For this reason, mounting rock lights inboard at the top of the tire well is the best option.

Other mounting solutions become possible due to the modest size of rock lights and a little ingenuity. The area outside the frame rail, next to the tires, is an excellent place to find protection. Another possibility is to tuck rock lights into the nooks and crannies of sliders. Rock lights installed on the rear and front bumpers' undersides have been observed. 

Beyond The Rocks

The term "rock lights" is misleading because of their many other uses, broad beam, and compact size. One or two rock lamps under the hood work perfectly to light up gloomy engine bays. Installing a set of rock lights makes changing flat tires and other trailside repairs much more accessible. Rock lights are perfect for mounting on the side of roof racks because of their flood pattern and low-profile design. They can also light up truck beds and add extra inside lighting.