Home Menu

Site Navigation


Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > > > mounted flashlights: batteries
User Tag List

Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Rating: Thread Rating: 5 votes, 5.00 average. Display Modes
Old 10-22-2012, 08:35 PM #16
RandyDaytona's Avatar
RandyDaytona RandyDaytona is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 480
RandyDaytona is on a distinguished road
RandyDaytona RandyDaytona is offline
Member
RandyDaytona's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 480
RandyDaytona is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Anyone try wiring one of the recharging mounts to their vehicle using the 12v adapter?
I have a Streamlight Stinger rechargeable like Rebel has. Mine has the piggyback battery charger, so there are always two fully-charged batteries. It is not hardwired to the battery - if that's what you mean. It's just plugged in via the AC outlet. I've had it in the same vehicle for 3+ years continuously and I've never had a problem with it.

It's the model pictured below:
Attached Images
mounted flashlights: batteries-226656715-jpg 
__________________


2011 4Runner Limited, Marine Corps. bumper sticker

2007 4Runner Sport V8, Marine Corps. bumper sticker
RandyDaytona is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 10-22-2012, 08:37 PM #17
RandyDaytona's Avatar
RandyDaytona RandyDaytona is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 480
RandyDaytona is on a distinguished road
RandyDaytona RandyDaytona is offline
Member
RandyDaytona's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 480
RandyDaytona is on a distinguished road
Oh, and it's probably not the greatest flashlight for self defense. For that, I have these: an Asp collapsible baton and an old-school, side-handled PR-24 that I was issued back in the day.
Attached Images
mounted flashlights: batteries-asp26bc-jpg  mounted flashlights: batteries-1926_pd1962666_1-jpg 
__________________


2011 4Runner Limited, Marine Corps. bumper sticker

2007 4Runner Sport V8, Marine Corps. bumper sticker
RandyDaytona is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 10-22-2012, 08:48 PM #18
rebelbowtie rebelbowtie is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Eastern Shore AL
Age: 36
Posts: 2,257
Real Name: Tim
rebelbowtie is on a distinguished road
rebelbowtie rebelbowtie is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Eastern Shore AL
Age: 36
Posts: 2,257
Real Name: Tim
rebelbowtie is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyDaytona View Post
Oh, and it's probably not the greatest flashlight for self defense. For that, I have these: an Asp collapsible baton and an old-school, side-handled PR-24 that I was issued back in the day.
Funny I have a baton in my truck too, old school like the one you were issued. You can see it here between my center console and the passenger seat.
__________________
He's an angel dressed in oilskins; he's a saint in the "Sou'wester,"
He's a pluck as they come, or ever can;
He's a hero born and bred, but it hasn't swelled his head,
For he's just the U.S. Government's hired man.
rebelbowtie is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 11:32 PM #19
FWP FWP is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SE PA
Posts: 12
FWP is on a distinguished road
FWP FWP is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SE PA
Posts: 12
FWP is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikebontoft View Post
what about those shake-weight style flashlights?
A waste of money.
FWP is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 11:39 PM #20
JP5EDC JP5EDC is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 39
JP5EDC is on a distinguished road
JP5EDC JP5EDC is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 39
JP5EDC is on a distinguished road
That streamlight looks really nice, the rechargeable battery with the built in 110v is a great idea. I'm looking for a nice cr123 powered led flashlight. The heat and cold doesn't affect the cr123 batteries much.
JP5EDC is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 10-23-2012, 11:49 PM #21
mikebontoft's Avatar
mikebontoft mikebontoft is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Murray, UT
Age: 31
Posts: 2,134
mikebontoft is on a distinguished road
mikebontoft mikebontoft is offline
Senior Member
mikebontoft's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Murray, UT
Age: 31
Posts: 2,134
mikebontoft is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelbowtie View Post
I rely on a stream light stinger rechargeable LED flash light.
wow this exact thought just popped into my head a few seconds before I came across this.

simple, wire one to switched power. key off it doesn't charge, it would charge the rest of the time though. I keep a stinger in my glove box. this would be perfect.
__________________
'94 SR5 V6, 2" body lift, 4.56 gears, 31x10.50-15, Hella 500's (needs less stock!)

Quote:
Originally Posted by KidVermicious View Post
I wouldn't be opposed. With another kid on the way, four doors is looking more and more attractive.
mikebontoft is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 10-24-2012, 02:23 AM #22
Merlin Merlin is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 71
Merlin is an unknown quantity at this point
Merlin Merlin is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 71
Merlin is an unknown quantity at this point
Quote:
Originally Posted by BucknutBob View Post
The beauty of these beasts goes beyond their massive lighting ability--in a pinch, you can even use one as a light-duty hammer and not harm it! Great for self-defense, too (ouch). As for the lighting, I remember helping out a co-worker once, working on a vehicle after sunset, and he had this pitiful cheap flashlight. I grabbed my Mag, hit the switch, and suddenly instead of a small spot being lit up, you could see the whole vehicle clearly! Love 'em.
yup. 5D cell maglite mounted under the seat in most of our vehicles. used it to work on cars at night, but also can be used as a hammer, if you take out the batteries we used it as an extension on a tire iron to break loose a stubborn lug nut, and it's long enough to bang on a stubborn starter and start a stranded truck.

and yes, if used properly, makes an effective weapon. 5D version is a bit heavy and requires a bit more space to utilize or swing, but gives you a little extra reach to "reach out and touch someone".
Merlin is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 10-24-2012, 02:29 AM #23
Merlin Merlin is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 71
Merlin is an unknown quantity at this point
Merlin Merlin is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 71
Merlin is an unknown quantity at this point
Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyDaytona View Post
Oh, and it's probably not the greatest flashlight for self defense. For that, I have these: an Asp collapsible baton and an old-school, side-handled PR-24 that I was issued back in the day.
you could also mount the X Cape bezel cap on the maglite to further "weaponize" it.

for closer contact, we have small, handheld CREE lights with bezels in the door pockets or glove boxes. if you sharpen the bezels further and then repaint them black, you really can't tell the difference between stock and modded (sharpened) bezels. if used properly, can be an effective deterrent and leaves a rather unique "cookie cutter" wound.

ASP batons also secured under door armrests on our vehicles, and pepper spray in the center consoles in case someone approaches wife's T4R (5D is way too big and heavy for wife to effectively use in close quarters or even taking full swings).
Merlin is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Roof mounted or bumper mounted lights OCMike Classic T4Rs 8 04-17-2012 08:37 PM
LED flashlights, AAA ran Off Topic 5 08-29-2010 06:50 PM
Flashlights.... Falls 4th Gen T4Rs 43 08-07-2007 12:28 PM
Flashlights Falls 4th Gen T4Rs 37 01-19-2007 01:17 AM

» Follow Us!!!
» Log in
User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:19 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Toyota - 4Runner . org Forum Terms and Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2020