Recommend me a car flashlight - criteria inside

[akoposilester]

if it is for your car i highly suggest sunwayman c22c.
its has a magnetic tail. dual led. and tungsten steel spike for breaking windows.
can also be used on two cr123a.

[Ronin42]

@Fritz t. Cat

I wonder if anyone has taken his Tesla to Death Valley in the Summer yet.

tesla’s are liquid cooled but I understand that the nissan leaf is not, and ran into longivity isses in the South West because of the heat killing the cells early.

but it might just be a rumor.

[Ronin42]

Look this is easy.

As a flashacholic just put your second newest light in the car. (and keep updating it so its always the second newest)

[akhyar]

Lol!
I used to keep Surefire E2e with KL1 head for a few years until I found out later that they are already OOP and people out there are willing to pay more than the retail price.
After that, I change it to a very old Pelican M6 LED and Inova X5, which are too dim, and later to Fenix P3D Q5. All these lights use CR123.
I also have Convoy S2+ using some cheap 18650, but my S2+ is only using 3* 7135 drivers, so it is only rated to 4xx lumens, unlike those using 8* 7135 drivers

[1dash1]

@Nightbird95

I have several lights in my van and I live in an area where the temperatures do not reach the extremes.

I placed my Starry Light BLF Edition SA-22 (4x AA) along with an MXDXL AAA stainless steel light in my upper glove compartment. I think my upper glove compartment becomes the hottest part of my van if parked under the sun hence the primary batteries.

I also have a SingFire SF-522 HeadLight (2x 18650) in my right tool box. I’ll need it during during quick inspections and repairs like changing of tires at night.

My modified Black Shadow Terminator (4x 18650) with 4 dedomed XM-Ls is placed in a holster hanging behind the right 2nd row seat. Fog and heavy rain is frequent in my place so I’ll need it on emergencies during inclement weather.

Attached to my car keys is my KD Buckle V6 Max (AAA) and I carry my 4 Sevens Maelstrom X10 (26650) with dedomed XM-L2 in my belt and my Lumintop Tool (AAA) in my right pocket so there are at least 7 flashlights inside my van when I’m driving it.

2 holsters are also hanged behind the left 2nd row seat and the right 3rd row seat. When my family goes on long trips like a vacation, my modified Sky Ray King (4x 18650) with 3 dedomed XM-L2s is placed behind the left 2nd seat and my modified Olight SR-52 Intimidator (3x 18650) with dedomed XM-L2 is placed behind the right 3rd seat. I also place my modified Solar Storm SP03 (4x 18650) with 3 dedomed XM-L2s lower glove compartment and my modified BTU Shocker (3x 18650) with 3 dedomed XM-L2 inside the left tool/utility box.

11 flashlights in all would ensure that each family member (we’re 5 in all and each are also issued with their EDCs) have access to a powerful flashlight during long trips when the need arises. :bigsmile:

Sounds like a true Flashaholic mobile center!

[KeepingItLight]

@akoposilester

if it is for your car i highly suggest sunwayman c22c. its has a magnetic tail. dual led. and tungsten steel spike for breaking windows. can also be used on two cr123a.

That one is ticking a lot of checkboxes!

Headlamps are also handy to have in a vehicle.

[fishx65]

@pilotdog68

I guess I didn’t list specifics. I keep a big 3D Defiant light with AA to D adapters filled up with Lithium Energizers. And also a 2AA rayovac indestructible light, highly highly recommended for vehicle use. Then I supplement those with other lights, usually my Jacob A60 or UF-1405

My big Defiant 3D sits in the hunting Jeep within arms reach. Great weapon and is bright enough to even handle mild spotlight duties. A solid headlamp is also a requirement for all my vehicles.

[Werner]

I am one of the guys who don’t want 18650 in a car trunk…
I have a 26650 light with a bigger reflector in my car equipped with 3*AAA lithium primaries, I thought about exchanging it with the sd10 I have but I never did.
I never use this light so it still has the stock driver and emitter it’s just there for the case I need a light.

[Fritz_t_Cat]

@akoposilester

its has a magnetic tail.

That wouldn’t be useful with my car. It is all aluminum and plastic on the outside.

[Wrathbringer27]

@Fritz t. Cat

@akoposilester

its has a magnetic tail.

That wouldn’t be useful with my car. It is all aluminum and plastic on the outside.

What car IS it?

[Fritz_t_Cat]

@Wrathbringer27

@Fritz t. Cat

@akoposilester

its has a magnetic tail.

That wouldn’t be useful with my car. It is all aluminum and plastic on the outside.

What car IS it?

An old Honda Insight.
I have had two aluminum bodied cars in my life. The first is a Lotus Seven. I still own it, but is isn’t running. The current one is an original Honda Insight. The second generation Insight has a steel body but the first has aluminum. The whole unit construction is aluminum, and even suspensions struts and the compact spare are aluminum. Some external parts like fender skirts and rear view mirror fairings are plastic of one sort or another. Its lifetime average is 53 miles per gallon.

[hank]

I’ve kicked myself annually that I didn’t get one of those at the time they were available.

[CassieDragon]

@hank

I’ve kicked myself annually that I didn’t get one of those at the time they were available.

I see decent ones for cheap a lot around here.