Rain/fog Lights in the rear

[Scout_Lookout]

Rivian has rain/fog lights that you can turn on in the rear of the vehicle that greatly improves visibility in rain and foggy conditions. These lights are very bright red lights that are easily visible from distance, but one of the reasons I like to use them in my Rivian is they also disable the auto high beams which of course in those kind of conditions reduce visibility. I would love to have these on the Scout's as well because they are very useful.

 

[cyure]

Rivian has rain/fog lights that you can turn on in the rear of the vehicle that greatly improves visibility in rain and foggy conditions. These lights are very bright red lights that are easily visible from distance, but one of the reasons I like to use them in my Rivian is they also disable the auto high beams which of course in those kind of conditions reduce visibility. I would love to have these on the Scout's as well because they are very useful.

I have never heard of that feature. Sounds interesting.

 

[strider]

My Tesla has them too. It basically keeps one brake light on. I believe they are required in Europe. I don't use auto high beams so can't comment on whether it disables those. It has separate toggles for front and rear fog lights.

 

[Scout_Lookout]

I have never heard of that feature. Sounds interesting.

They're great! They are standard in Europe for the most part and Tesla had something similar but what I like about Rivian's set up is they are a pair of low separate lights from the brake lights and if you can run them on dark non lit roads/highways to make the vehicle that much more visible to others.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I added something similar to my truck (some call them dust lights or chase lights). Here’s a few daytime pictures (still need some pictures at night). I also added extra backup lights (I’ve been told I have a thing for exterior illumination).

 

[Scout_Lookout]

I added something similar to my truck (some call them dust lights or chase lights). Here’s a few daytime pictures (still need some pictures at night). I also added extra backup lights (I’ve been told I have a thing for exterior illumination).
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Looks great, clean install. I really like the dual light colors too, for multifunction.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Looks great, clean install. I really like the dual light colors too, for multifunction.

The clear lights are great for backing in the garage (my front windows are tinted to match the back windows), or when I’ve had to hook up a trailer at night. The yellows are good for super dusty areas when with a group, or really foggy highway conditions. For the yellow lights I originally looked at a Bullet Proof Diesel Mount, but after the install it got damn expensive (plus I didn’t want to do something that could cause a rear window leak).

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[LastDayScout]

I added something similar to my truck (some call them dust lights or chase lights). Here’s a few daytime pictures (still need some pictures at night). I also added extra backup lights (I’ve been told I have a thing for exterior illumination).
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Of course, this makes me think how useful this could be for deterring tailgaters.

 

[Scout_Lookout]

Of course, this makes me think how useful this could be for deterring tailgaters.

They definitely help people keep their distance thats for sure. They are really bright

 

[speedrye]

This is definitely a European thing, and I don't expect these behemoths to be sold across the pond, but I would love to see prewiring for lights in general. My Toyota came prewired for auxiliary front lights and roof lights which was really nice. I don't need roof lights, but prewiring for front and rear lights would be great so the customer could add their own lighting as desired. At that point, Scout could easily offer a rear fog light kit in their store, using the existing wiring.

 

[Scout_Lookout]

This is definitely a European thing, and I don't expect these behemoths to be sold across the pond, but I would love to see prewiring for lights in general. My Toyota came prewired for auxiliary front lights and roof lights which was really nice. I don't need roof lights, but prewiring for front and rear lights would be great so the customer could add their own lighting as desired. At that point, Scout could easily offer a rear fog light kit in their store, using the existing wiring.

Yeah as much as I would like this to be a standard feature I have a feeling the A/M is going to be huge for SM and they will surely have some serious lighting kits. But pre-wiring is a solid idea too.

 

[speedrye]

Yeah as much as I would like this to be a standard feature I have a feeling the A/M is going to be huge for SM and they will surely have some serious lighting kits. But pre-wiring is a solid idea too.

I have to assume that's in their plans based on the switch blanks they're putting in. In my Toyota, I just had to buy a factory switch, pop it in the slot, put a relay in the fuse box, and I was good to connect lights. The harnesses were already there and connected to the dash, high beams, etc. It'd be incredible to have a user-selectable menu where you dictate how your lights come on. With switch on, with switch on AND high beams on, with reverse lights on, etc.

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

Of course, this makes me think how useful this could be for deterring tailgaters.

Particularly if it has a strobe mode.