KC is stepping up their game. I'm still happy with my Vision X lights but if I were in the market now I would definitely consider KC products. First to make a comment AND a statement.
@gregormiller40377 жыл бұрын
Lul:)
@Ram-vt3rm7 жыл бұрын
I love your LED light videos! Those KC lights are beautiful.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Right on, glad you enjoy them. Thank you!
@stonsy906 жыл бұрын
Having that drone and using it for overhead shots was immensely helpful to me. Thanks and keep up the great video's.
@gilnasty824 жыл бұрын
Great vid even though the channel lock crimping did make me cringe a bit!!🤣
@robnobrc3 жыл бұрын
AGREED
@pauloconnor2980 Жыл бұрын
I remember the old KC Daylighters from the '70s!!!!!
@makeyourownadventure16537 жыл бұрын
Those lights sure would come in handy while camping. Nice video.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to test them out on our next overnight adventure. Thanks!
@BeyondTheCastFilmworks6 жыл бұрын
How anyone could dislike this video is beyond me! Sweet lights, exactly what I’m looking for the the roof of my 4Runner
@felixblaksley6 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the brackets for your lights again? Thanks.
@brandonliddiard13504 жыл бұрын
I would like to know too
@N_scale7 жыл бұрын
Can you do a complete light setup tour of all the lights on this rig?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
That's a great suggestion. I've got a few more light things I want to do first though.
@alexanderdavila40873 жыл бұрын
That was cool 😎 how the jeep lights up
@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors5 жыл бұрын
I have two of these with the deegan 38 brand on them, they should be the same lights as these. A little cheaper, only thing I can see differently is the zip ties, I had to use mine own. Thanks again for sharing and I hope you have a blessed week sir. Dale
@kadenmoreland70557 жыл бұрын
Ive been watching your videos for a couple days now and I’m starting to like your videos and channel so you got a new subscriber and love the Jeep I just bought me a 21.5 inch lightbar and can’t wait to get it mounted on my 1995 Ford F-150 xlt long bed single cab
@sotgecho7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brad as always.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Happy New Year!
@scotth3642 жыл бұрын
Great video, do they offer yellow or red to reduce the bugs? As for the wiring drill baby drill, but seal with good stuff.
@georgepierce7207 жыл бұрын
Excellent Demo!
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@KameronATM3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever drill out the roof for the wiring connector?
@laffilmfest37593 жыл бұрын
Just what i need...thanks!
@cipher9517 жыл бұрын
Another clean install brother. Looks great and makes me wish I had friends at KC. Happy New Year! Looking forward to your videos in 2018.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Happy New Year! Lot's of exciting videos planned for 2018
@phloughtgnarpsehs72632 жыл бұрын
Great vid & love the lights. One potential correction that I'm surprised nobody else has noticed-these are 20w each, not 10w(per KC's website). I suppose KC might have upgraded them since this vid came out, however the cat # is the same. I would think an upgrade would have a different cat #.
@TheAngryCamper Жыл бұрын
I just noticed that too
@liammcgee36374 жыл бұрын
Very nice , what would they be like for tractor field work ?
@MichaelVician7 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stephenjackson15364 жыл бұрын
Love the channel and vids, but I think everyone is still waiting on the video where do the marine grade drill through the toof.....
@truckerrickakamanowar7 жыл бұрын
Wow! That looks killer! Rig is looking good. Really love your wheels. Another great one keep em coming! ✌😊
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Happy New Year!
@deltabravo12573 жыл бұрын
4:16 - Time for some high quality wire crimp tools.
@7aMoODaiZER4 жыл бұрын
where did get those black mounts ?
@kirkgossage23325 жыл бұрын
Hey Brad, did you ever get around to cleaning up the wiring on these lights?
@Ram-vt3rm6 жыл бұрын
I would argu those KC lights outperformed the Baja designs lights in your rigid vs Baja designs video. Great video!
@kubakubiczek4 жыл бұрын
How do these cope while camping? Isn't the light too white and bright? Is there an option to mount some dimmer?
@fog02023 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video thank you. How do you compare the CK with the SSC2. I’m looking for the brightest compact light on that segment
@JeepsRoc7 жыл бұрын
As soon as you posted these I ran over to KC's site to find the mounting brackets. Could you send me a link or ask KC if they will be selling these bracket individually? Thanks Congrats on the awesome growth of your channel. Happy for you
@tikifilm6 жыл бұрын
Did you drill into the rack to mount the lights? What did you bolt to?
@mattfalco49967 жыл бұрын
Great job Brad. Looks great! Any plans of getting a tire carrier in the near future?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Yes, a tire carrier is on my short list. Happy New Year!
@johncrowder22947 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year . enjoy ur channel
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year to you as well!!
@douglasguenzel38416 жыл бұрын
Did you ever re-route the wiring and drill into the roof? If so, what did you use?
@jonwarren99795 жыл бұрын
This was the exact question and response that I was looking to see if there was an update on
@AatakFearless4 жыл бұрын
whats the best way to run lights without killing the battery because i go hunting and i would like to use them at camp. I also want to get into offroading
@dougodean21775 жыл бұрын
Hey Brad! Did you ever dial in the wiring and install a waterproof connector? I am installing a lighting setup very similar to yours and have everything but the wiring into the hardtop figured out. Thanks Brad!
@ratled16 жыл бұрын
I know you have been busy with everything else but has there been any changes to how you wired them?
@rob_luna7 жыл бұрын
KC EVERYTHING 🤙🏼 nice!!
@bmwproboi057 жыл бұрын
that looks pretty sweet!
@talezfromthedashcam31387 жыл бұрын
Wow, Navy Man? my Dad is retired Navy and I work with a bunch of Navy Nukes. Tell him THANK YOU from TFTDC.
@dl39317 жыл бұрын
Awesome set up, looks great. What kind of drone do you use ?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's just a GoPro Karma.
@amtrobia7 жыл бұрын
Those are nice great video!
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CammieGee7 жыл бұрын
For real!
@klabhart16 жыл бұрын
With the rear lights, do you get any illumination through the rear window if you have it open? Just wondering if they could double as cooking lights with the rear swing and hatch opened
@lobo1767 жыл бұрын
Another great video. What happened to the Cooper STT Pro's? What tires are you running now and why did you switch?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
45K miles on the Coopers so was time to replace them. Will be doing a tire update video in a few weeks.
@mattbrockman32217 жыл бұрын
I think I see Rock lights under the sides too? Kind of deceiving to have them on to show how bright the side lights are.
@mikel24684 жыл бұрын
How did you mount these on the Rear?
@RoadLifePursuits7 жыл бұрын
From the looks of those bolts and brackets how are you going to get your tent up on top and extend it without either wrecking the tent or removing the lights?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
They actually sit below the roof line, however, I've already modified the mounting of the lights. I decided to mount the lights directly to the roof rack platform eliminating the supplied black bracket and exposed bolt.... a much cleaner look.
@HunterDude587 жыл бұрын
Nice video, would like to see more on the XJ too!
@bddnyc5 жыл бұрын
Hey Brad. Great video appreciate all the info. Which Spod do you use? There are a few different ones and why?
@mariodesmo7 жыл бұрын
I love KC lights and have some of their old school spot lights on my TJ. Love to add some LED's but they are pricey! Buying a set of their LED lights means I'll be eating Romen Noodles for a month! lol
@mariodesmo7 жыл бұрын
I would power those with three on-off switches, one for the rear and one for each side. That way if you set up camp on one side, you can leave the opposite side off if not needed. Of course that means more switches on the inside... lol
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
I lived off ramen noodles for a couple years when I was a young bachelor... it can be done! LO!
@brianmedina49377 жыл бұрын
Are you going to get a dual battery setup now and how does it feel with all the lights and wentch
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Dual batter setup on my to-do list... will be getting it before I do a frig install.
@5thGenNativeTexan7 жыл бұрын
After converting literally all the lights on my JK to LEDs (headlights, driving, all large offroad lights, backup lights, etc), I nixed the plan to go to a dual battery setup. The one Optima yellow-top works great, even with the 10K winch running.
@GrySgtBubba7 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon I wouldn't worry about a dual battery setup with usin LEDs. I'd upgrade to a larger amp alternator instead and pair it with an Optima Red or yellow top.
@ACF_Burke3 жыл бұрын
What is model # of the small LED lights for roof rack - thank you
@mcgeevantagepoint40477 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to share how I ran my external lights from the Rhino roof rack. I used a hollow bolt normally used on motorcycle turn signals. Threaded the light wires through that bolt and screwed the bolt through the rear rhino bracket hole previously occupied by the long allen screw. This made for a much cleaner wire run and I can remove this bolt if I decided to delete the lights in the future and reinstall the original allen bolt. There are no additional mods to my to or to the rhino rack itself.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, that is a great idea! Do you have specs on the bolt you used?
@mcgeevantagepoint40476 жыл бұрын
Below is the link to the company and bolt itself for you to copy and paste into your browser. I found that the 35 mm bolt worked best: chromeglow.com/products/turn-signals/clamps-and-hardware/metric-hollow-motorcycle-turn-signal-bolts/
@badgeruw6 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Were you able to get both wires through one bolt?
@sandhumandeep816 жыл бұрын
What kind of mounting brackets you used for the Rhino rack? I am talking about the black ones and the hardware.
@sandhumandeep816 жыл бұрын
@trailrecon
@TrailRecon6 жыл бұрын
Here is the full review/install Rhino Rack video, hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXiqqauGnJiUrK8
@AndrewWells5275 жыл бұрын
Love all the lighting ideas. I assume you will be making similar improvements to the Gladiator? I'd be great to see a video on that!
@sastrandfeldt16 жыл бұрын
just subscribed based on this video, dig what your doing. I know you said it was a quick wiring job to show off the lights, and you did say your gonna go back and tighten everything up. ive seen many rigs burn down to the ground over shotty wiring, its like watching someone use wire nuts....bahaha. better crimpers and solder with marine grade (heat activated glue inside) shrink wrap on everything.
@TrailRecon6 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! You are correct, a good wiring job is important. I have since upgraded a few of my tools for the future.
@thomasnaclerio74925 жыл бұрын
What are the mounts for the area light?
@margarets51175 жыл бұрын
This might be a little too old, too late, but I JUST found you, so its new to me :) Great build and great vids! Very detailed. I'm installing the SPOD, which is well worth it. My specific questions is, how did you 'reduce' all the wiring into the SPOD. If you ran 6 of these rock lights, you ended it up with at least 12 wires at the firewall. 6 RED+ and 6 BLACK -, right?? Can you expand a little on that. I only want to use 1 switch at the SPOD....
@josephbarbosa77507 жыл бұрын
Big fan of you're videos! Was wondering did you ever come up with an idea for a locking mechanism for the KC light bar?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
There are a couple locking nuts sold on amazon for $25-50, but nothing that can't be removed with a good pair of vice grips. I slapped some rubber end caps over the nuts as a little bit of a deterrent and because I garage my Jeep every night, I elected to not spend the money. Thanks for following the channel!
@MichaelDiazrandom7 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jh13283 жыл бұрын
Do I need a dual battery setup to run these at camp?
@MichaelCook19813 жыл бұрын
Not really. They draw 1.6 amps for each pair. You'd have to leave the lights on for a long time to kill the battery.
@yogi_51506 жыл бұрын
To pass wires through your top have you looked into Seaview Cable Glands or just a generic cable grommet. They are rated ip68. Just an idea.
@randomadventures47504 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Just realize He was briefly one of junior sailor oversea!
@donh.40916 жыл бұрын
Great video - very interested in how you plan to run your wiring - think you mentioned through a marine connector in the hardtop as a long term solution?
@mr.greenz65597 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a 2014 jk 2 door. I'm wondering if they make racks for 2 doors. Love the channel very informative, you sir just gain a subscriber.
@johnniesmith54897 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always! I'm curious how you get the wiring for the lights up to the roof rack, is drilling a hole in the hardtop required?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
I'm still working on getting a final wiring solution, but I am planning on driving the top of the hard top and adding a marine grade 12v connector.
@RaeGotEm6 жыл бұрын
Did you ever get the roof drilled and add the connector? I’m interested as I plan I’m doing the same thing. Thanks!
@OneManOnFire6 жыл бұрын
Amazing drone video
@1KillerCollection6 жыл бұрын
Hello would you go with these KC HiLites or the Baja Design Pro's you reviewed before .. i dont care about price i just want to compare product for Quality . They will be mounted on my Gobi Rack
@TheKillerMarine7 жыл бұрын
Can you link where you are going to get your Marine Grade 12V connection
@jeremywilliams82127 жыл бұрын
YES! I was also wondering what type of plug you are going to use
@flres19806 жыл бұрын
Awesome setup!!! I’m doing the same thing to my TJ Jeep and was wondering...if it’s okay to run two sets of lights to one switch? I saw the part where you spliced them together
@TrailRecon6 жыл бұрын
They are very low draw, so should be fine running multiple to one source.
@flres19806 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon got them lights hooked on and works great!!! Thanks
@videocreations276 жыл бұрын
are you wiring all of the lights into 1 switch?
@HeadshotDC5 жыл бұрын
Are the real lights connected to your reverse / backing up light? if so, how did you connect it?
@nosnerd19675 жыл бұрын
Are you considering these for Amelia ?
@TrailRecon5 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@OffRoadOverlandCamping4 жыл бұрын
Brad, I need to get some new headlight for my Jeep. Do you have an updated discount code for KC lights?
@TrailRecon4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, no current discounts
@OffRoadOverlandCamping4 жыл бұрын
@@TrailRecon Question, on the 2" C-Series C2 LED Backup Area Flood Light System if you aim your light up a little, how far out can do you see while driving at night?
@christophermichaelson90507 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to how you drill out the hard top and run power. I've been debating various setups for a while now; adding a solar panel to our JK and want a pass-through power connection. Might do bulkhead power connectors + Dicor self-leveling lap sealant. I'm skeptical of wire through a grommet + silicone.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
I'm still researching and debating my options. This is one of those things I want to get right the first time.
@Airkoay7 жыл бұрын
Brad, my last JKU I ran my roof lights wiring through my rear drivers taillights. I simply drilled a hole on top of the taillight.
@j.a.68667 жыл бұрын
Love your vids... where do you learn how to work on your jeep? Formal training, or manuals and YT?
@bobbybridges93845 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have the same lights on the same roof rack. How did you finally run the wires inside the jeep and how do you disconnect them if you remove your hardtop?
@BuiltNotBoughtTV20194 жыл бұрын
Went through the top with a magcode connector. I show that on a Video. Love those KCs and bought them after seeing this Video because I have a pioneer platform too
@love2spinvinyl7 жыл бұрын
Are you able to still mount these on the same side as an awning if one is fitted?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
If/when I get and awning I'll have to find a way to mount them lower, so for now I'd say no.
@changchung7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for share
@evanartpro7 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Brotha! Don’t have a Jeep yet but do have a work truck lol! Are you from the San Diego area? I’m a local contractor take care brotha
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
These would be a great light on a work truck! Yes, we are in SD.
@pauloconnor2980 Жыл бұрын
WTF are those things stuck on the left side of the side window@4:36????
@camronclandening28216 жыл бұрын
Brad is Rad!
@camronclandening28216 жыл бұрын
and of all things your neighbor has a FJ? Let the smack talk begin!
@TrailRecon6 жыл бұрын
LOL! Maybe a little!
@chackothomas89297 жыл бұрын
This channel is siiiick! But man everything is so expensive!
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Buying quality sometimes means paying a little more, but you don’t need to spend much to go out and have some awesome adventures!
@chackothomas89297 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon agreed! Could you do a video on what is required to safely and properly run 37s without doing a large lift.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
I’ll be talking about all the upgrades I’ll be doing now that I have 37’s in a few weeks... I hope you’ll find that useful.
@franceuppens36777 жыл бұрын
Can you take the hardtop off??
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Once I add some quick disconnects to the wire, then yep, can take it off no problem.
@bisdakcebuspride37125 жыл бұрын
can i plug led lights straightaway to cigarettes plug? not in battery. thanks
@DadDiaries6 жыл бұрын
Great video...subbed! I'd never considered these for my jeep but now they are on the lost. ..thanks :)
@zombiepony1726 жыл бұрын
man im really digging these lights makes me wanna swap out my ebay bars
@zombiepony1726 жыл бұрын
Don't you have a discount code thought i heard it in a different video
@TrailRecon6 жыл бұрын
Yes, TrailRecon20 will get you 20% off.
@BasedGhoul6 жыл бұрын
Can we please see the rocket and grenade launcher in action please? I'm curious to see how those two features work. My thinking is they'll come in handy is case of space alien attack. :) :) Nice videos my man. I've subscribed
@TrailRecon6 жыл бұрын
LOL! I'll see what I can do! Welcome to the channel.
@netito12495 жыл бұрын
Can you let me know fhe roof rack model Thanks!
@TrailRecon5 жыл бұрын
Rhino Rack Backbone
@joapps81357 жыл бұрын
Theft issue w single exposed bolt...and it doesnt come w anti theft bolts it seems
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Excellent point and I'm going to tighten up the brackets, shorten and secure the bolts a little better.
@mountainbiker60987 жыл бұрын
red lock tight
@federicomandujano40723 жыл бұрын
Baja Design all day much brighter than KC lights
@ratled17 жыл бұрын
OOOOOOO Ahhhhhhh
@kenadams39516 жыл бұрын
Kc boat lights
@Chris.freeth7 жыл бұрын
it look like a UFO now
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
You can't miss it all lit up now for sure!
@OMACMedicFiveZero7 жыл бұрын
Must be nice to be sponsored by KC. Just a regular guy here, ill stick with Auxbeam
@ricksandfort88366 жыл бұрын
"Zombie Lights" ... lol
@zavalondc2 жыл бұрын
oh man this video is 4years late!!!! 😓 but great to know!
@Teddybearrodgers733 жыл бұрын
You scared of the dark bro?? Lmao
@mattmcdonough7077 жыл бұрын
Wut Rate did your son get ? Pick your rate choose your fate😂😂😂🇺🇸👊🏻
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Corpsman like his old man! I think his fate is in good hands!
@mattmcdonough7077 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon heck yea ! 🇺🇸👍🏻
@marka.27157 жыл бұрын
$123 for a pair? I'll stick to the chinese knock offs. They work just as good.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
I've used the knock off lights in the past and the lenses yellowed, had condensation build up, and the paint faded.... have seen it time and time again on friends Jeeps. I'm a believer in buying quality.
@billynunns7 жыл бұрын
Use a clay bar and clean the lenses and they won't yellow. I'll keep using my knock offs also since we aren't sponsored. Been using them two years.
@GrySgtBubba7 жыл бұрын
Mark A. I'd rather buy quality that puts out and lasts! I'm tired of the China bars just not performing anything close to what they say and breakin/goin out under only daily driver use.
@marka.27157 жыл бұрын
Bubbafied 375CT The ones I bought off ebay are still alive and kicking. No faded paint, no yellowing of the lenses, and no moisture inside. Paid $25 for the light bar and $18 for a pair of 4" square 48 watt floods. They have been on for over a year now. No regrets.
@moedog50877 жыл бұрын
had my knockoffs for well over 2 years now. If I damage one on the 3rd year its no big deal to spend another 20 bucks.