i am going through the same problems with trailtech.i had the 50w handlebar anti vibe set up and couldnt get 1 ride out of them.i upgraded to the hid and just installed them.i am keeping my fingers crossed.i hate having buzz kills.i will be going duning for new years and will post the results.

 

Make sure to take some time and use some heat shrink tubing over your soldered splices.

 

blinddog where are you heading for new years? I'll be at Gordens Well.

 

Cali,

I'm using the Hella 500 round off-road driving lights. Hella 500

They use the H3 bulbs which are cheap, reliable, and available.

Fabbed up a light bar and wired then just like ya would in a truck/buggy - to the batt through a fused relay (comes with all the stuff ya need). Added a switch on my fender. It completely avoids any stock wiring, etc.....and put a quick connector on the light wires. Some flex conduit and I'm there. I left the TTs in place and now for night rides I just pop on the light bar (2 bolts). I'll always have the TT for back-up. Then for normal (90% of the time) daytime riding simply remove the light bar. Cant run both sets of lights at the same time but dont need to now !!

I had PRM make me a front bumper without the top hoop to facitate easy light bar install.

Hope they hold up !

 

dfitz-
i'll be at gordons well also.we will be on the east side of the canal that runs to glamis but way out there.out by the little bridge.i believe they call it 3 mile drop.
i hope these lights come through.i dont like all the drama of disappointment on my toys.

 

We camp on the west side of the little canal about a 1/2 to 1 mile away from the little bridge. Look for the old guy with 30' motorhome with a 20' covered trailer, if you want. My freind has a 33' fifth wheel.

 

I may track you guys down to have a look at the HIDS - we camp at Ogilby but sweep through GW on the way over to Pair-a-dice then on over Buttercup.

 

How is Ogilby to camp at and how far from the dunes is it. I've seen what looks like a camp area east of the dunes but was not sure.

 

Ogilby is nice. It's 10-15 min ride (through groovy small dunes) to Patton Valley. The camping is much more low key and not a dust bowl. There are bushes and some small trees and plenty of room to spread out and not be on top of each other. Overall, I'd say it's more family oriented - a bit safer (less traffic) for kids too. RVs typicall dont have any problems but if ya get too close to the beginning of the dunes it gets sticky.

There is about 5 miles of gravel road into camp so if ya have fancy stuff it's a bit of a slow road. Basically take the Ogilby exit and keep going (about 6-7 miles) and turn left just before the train tracks. Follow that road toward the red light tower.

I've camped at GW, Glamis, and Ogilby and I like it there best.

 

I bought my Hid lights at hidstore.com. They mount in the stock housing. They're exspensive, but man I love them out at Glamis.

Just got back from there an hour ago.