Would you roll with a headlight out?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JC1971, Jan 26, 2019.

  1. adayrider

    adayrider Road Train Member

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    I'm making money 1 or 2 headlights.
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    If we’re talking conventional headlight bulbs (not LEDs), they are prone to have more or less the same life expectancy if they were changed out at the same time from the same batch.

    And real cold weather is where they are apt to burn out when switching on. If you must drive in real cold weather with only one headlight, it may be better to leave it on whenever you stop

    I always recommend changing them out as a pair whenever one goes out. Use like brand/model bulbs. Pull your “emergency bulb” back out once you can buy a set and retain this as an emergency bulb in it’s original package for safe keeping
     
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  4. Derailed

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    I run nights. I think im going to start bringing my welding helmet along. More and more of these D bags out here with those.
     
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  5. buddyd157

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    1) this is what a flashlight and duct tape are for...

    2) i would have never left the yard.

    3) i always have spare lights in my briefcase

    4) i have had lights go out on me during my route, i keep going.

    5) one time i had a headlight go out, and i parked until daytime, i was too scared to get out in the dark and change it.

    6) i was afraid some deer would sexually assault me...
     
  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    All you gotta Due is close one eye, if you see DOT close both eyes, so they won’t see you.
     
  7. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    That’s so true.
     
  8. TankerYankr

    TankerYankr Medium Load Member

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    The 65w bulb will work just fine, be sure that you don't touch the glass on the bulb when inserting the new one.
    The oil residue from your fingers will cause the new one to burn out quicker.
    I would recommend that you go ahead and replace both.
     
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  9. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Speak of the devil. I got one out. Too cold to change now. Gonna take my chances till dark. Lol
     
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  10. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Ok. I was going to say what? What about the spare. Then you explain the detail. Im thinking the computer cannot be that programmed to reject a energy drain like a light should it soak a little more than rated voltage or whatever. Slap it on with duct tape and hanger wire and see. If the computer rejects where you wired to, go straight to the common and positive near the battery somewhere along the frame. Bet you the batteries don't "Feel" that as much as your pitiful computer would.
     
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  11. adayrider

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    Warmest time of the day is just before dark. LOL
     
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