[sebbiedamato]

Has anyone installed an LED strip inside the rear window, facing out, to supplant the back-up lights? Where I usually park, it is very dark and the standard reverse lights do not illuminate the area enough for the back-up camera to really be useful.
I was thinking of an skinny LED Strip at the top of the rear window, facing back at the proper angle. I know it's a bit of a custom thing, but I like playing around with stuff like this.

 

[woulddug]

Why inside? Why not done on rear panel/bumper?

 

[hron61]

^^This^^

 

[sebbiedamato]

Why inside? Why not done on rear panel/bumper?

I have an Elevation Edition, All blacked out, so I was hoping to keep it that way. I was thinking about something on the license plate frame, too.

 

[hron61]

I have an Elevation Edition, All blacked out, I was thinking about something on the license plate frame.

That could work. Go all the way around the lp frame. Getting creative, I like it.

 

[probak118]

I had the same issue with my Colorado, Diode Dynamics has plug and play replacement LED backup bulbs, that made a big difference for lighting when in reverse I suggest the mid and higher price options of the three. They also have a 2" trailer hitch light that simply goes into the hitch receiver.

 

[C.B.inB.C.]

Ordered these on Amazon and they work very well.

SEALIGHT 921 LED Bulbs, 912 921 LED Bulb Reverse Light T15 Backup Light LED 2600Lumens 6000K Xenon White W16W 906 904 902 Super Bright Light, Pack of 2

 

[sebbiedamato]

Ordered these on Amazon and they work very well.

SEALIGHT 921 LED Bulbs, 912 921 LED Bulb Reverse Light T15 Backup Light LED 2600Lumens 6000K Xenon White W16W 906 904 902 Super Bright Light, Pack of 2

Thanks. I have read that some of the replacements affect the rear camera staying on. I assume these don't do that.

 

[sebbiedamato]

Ordered these on Amazon and they work very well.

SEALIGHT 921 LED Bulbs, 912 921 LED Bulb Reverse Light T15 Backup Light LED 2600Lumens 6000K Xenon White W16W 906 904 902 Super Bright Light, Pack of 2

Thanks. I have read that some of the replacements affect the rear camera staying on. I assume these don't do that. I was also thinking about putting some COB led strips on the license plate frame.

 

[C.B.inB.C.]

Thanks. I have read that some of the replacements affect the rear camera staying on. I assume these don't do that.

I don't have that issue with my '12 terrain. Just a thought but adding lights to the license plate frame may cause too much glare for the camera.

 

[sebbiedamato]

I don't have that issue with my '12 terrain. Just a thought but adding lights to the license plate frame may cause too much glare for the camera.

I think the '12 may be too old for the issue. Less computer **** in it.

 

[repairman54]

Some LEDs affect the camera staying on, some don't. No issues in my '16 'nox and my '11 Tahoe. Cheapo Amazon Alla bulbs in them.
One side effect is the brightness of the LED's wash out some of the camera's night vision though.