Found a cheap LED light for inside portable

[EDT]

I don't think I'm breaking any rules by posting this, but let me know...

I stopped at Milaca Unclaimed Freight this morning (off Hwy 169 a little north of Milaca). They had some "iit" 12 volt worklights. They have a magnetic base, and 17 leds arranged in about a two inch circle. Pricetag is $5.99.

The wire is retractable too. I'm thinking of running it inside the conduit of my suitcase type portable. When I collapse it the reel should let out enough slack so there's no problems, then when I put the house up, I can reel in the excess... I'm either going to do that or put some hooks on the conduit. Then I'll just reel the wire all the way up, and reel it out and hook it in when I set up the shelter.

I'm gonna hook 'em up to the battery this afternoon. I'll let you know how they work.

Just thought you guys might like to know. If they work out, it'll be easier and less expensive than using brakelight LEDs.

[Ryan_V]

awesome idea, let us know how they work!!! I drive by there on my way to the pond, I'll have to stop!!

[EDT]

Well I decided to make them removable. That way I don't have to worry about space in the suitcase when it's collapsed. Got 'em all set up for easy install and removal.

There's not quite as much light as I was hoping for, but definitely enough to fish by, and tie a hook/lure if needed. Only 8 of the 17 LEDs light up in normal mode. The rest are red and blink. I guess that could be handy to identify your shanty in an emergency...

I left both lights hooked up to a 12V gel cell (Vexilar type) battery for about 4 hours this afternoon. I hooked up the meter, and it still showed 100% charge... Hadn't even dropped to 90% in 4 hours!

I'll have pics up in a couple of days when I get to a computer with faster upload speeds.