Recon Accessories White Lightning LED Tailgate Light Bars

Posted By: Wilfredo G. (Hazlet, NJ) on 08/2008

outstanding

Posted By: Kenneth R. (Minneapolis, MN) on 08/2008

This is a neat product. i have had three different kinds of LED tailgate lights. This one seems to be the best out of all of them. Unfortunately it suffers from the same downfall as other LED taillights do, and that is the running lights. When the running lights are on, and a turn signal is sent to the bar it is extremely difficult to see the flash on either side of the led bar. All the manufactures seem to have this same problem. To solve it, i do not hook up the running lights. The LED bar will only operate in turn signals, hazards, or reverse (which is a really nice feature) otherwise I would recommend this product over any other standard red LED taillight bar.

Posted By: Harold W. (Essex Junction, VT) on 08/2008

I really like the light bar. It works very well and as advertised. Very fast shipping at a very good price. I would have given it 5 out of 5 stars if it wasn't for the incomplete and/or inaccurate hard wire electrical connection instructions.
So every one knows: You have to hard wire (splice)it into the trailer wiring harness and not spliced directly to the tail light and parking light. If you connect directly to the light, the brake light will not work (I did it this way). I had to re-wire to the trailer harness. My question then becomes "what if you don't have a trailer wiring harness" which is implied in the advertisement. After some research, I am told you would need an adapter to spice in to get it to work. They should tell you this before you buy the light or at least indicate this in the instruction.
Bottom line is I really like the light! Happy wiring!

Posted By: Eleanor W. (Springfield, OH) on 07/2008

The White Lightning LED lightbar looks great and was easy to install.The guy next door liked them too and ordered some lights hinmself!

Posted By: Kevin B. (Oceanside, NY) on 05/2008

AS ADVERTISED WAS EASY TO INSTALL ( TOTAL TIME WAS 5 MINUTES INCLUDING THE REVERSE WIRE HOOK UP ! ) REAL TRUCK SHIPPED IN 2 DAYS FROM ORDERING..WOULD BUY AGAIN FROM THIS SELLER... GREAT JOB GUYS!!!

Posted By: Kevin I. (Niantic, CT) on 05/2008

A great looking item and super fast to install. Took a total of 15 minutes to install.

Posted By: Mark S. (Guyton, GA) on 04/2008

I am very happy with the product I ordered. Works geat. No problems.

Posted By: Keith K. (Saint Peters) on 04/2008

I like the light bar and it works and looks great. The problem is that when installed on my 2004 F150 IT DOESN'T FIT AS SMOOTH AS RENCON CLAIMS IT WILL. YOU WILL HAVE TO DO SOME MODIFYING OF THE LIGHT BAR TO GET IT TO WORK AND FASTEN FLUSH TO SURFACE. I first had to cut a 1/2 inch by 5/8 inch long notch in the black plastic part of the light bar housing to allow the tailgate pin to pass through the light bar when the tailgate is opened. Then on the F150 the opening on the panel under the tailgate /above the bumper where the pin passes through is not flush with the rest of the body. It has a raised area. That required me to build up the back of the light bar with a couple of strips of double sided sticky foam tape. None of these things are really a problem IF YOU KNOW THEM UP FRONT! Problem is Rencon doesn't tell you so when you try to install it you have problems until you figure out a way to fasten it satisfactory to a newer model F150. They are negligent in letting you believe there is nothing that needs to be done except adhere it to the surface with the glue/tape strips supplied. Now you F150 owners will be prepared. Once again, it looks really great just takes a bit more work than they claim. Funny thing is is that if you install it without doing anything. The first time you open the tailgate with the light bar on you'll break the light bar plastic housing with the pin in the bottom of the tailgate.....go figure! This is odd considering the F150 is the best selling truck in the U.S.

Posted By: Mark S. (Guyton, GA) on 04/2008

The first bar I purchased had 3 LED's burnt out(not Real Truck's fault). I called Real Truck back and they took care of it immediately. They e-mailed a return label next day. I shipped package back and e-mailed them the tracking number and they sent out a replacement before they received the damaged one back at no cost to me. I've since received new part and have it installed and it is working fine. All this took place in less than five days. Definitely a first class place to do business with.

Posted By: Robin A. (Albuquerque, NM) on 03/2008

Received as gift for Christmas for my 2007 Hummer H3 but on the hummer h3 it is not possible to mount where it was intended to be mounted. It has to be mounted on the lower (far bottom edge) of the tailgate door. the light seems to work good except when the lights are on , on the vehicle and you turn the blinker on the opposite side faintly blinks also. kinda was annoying so I cut the wire on the light bar for the park light and just use the blinker & brake light part of the bar seems to work good.

Posted By: Paul P. (Decatur, IL) on 03/2008

Posted By: Charles V. (Glastonbury, CT) on 03/2008

works great. have have had it omy truck thru 2 winters now with no issues.

Posted By: Carolyn K. (Waltham, MA) on 03/2008

I bought the Recon White Lightning LED Tailgate Light Bar for my husband for him to put on his Chevy Silverado Truck. I called to place the order and asked some questions, they were very helpful and answered my questions with the upmost politeness. My husband was very surprised and loved the light bar. Thanks for the REAL customer service, you are certainly the experts in every way.

Posted By: Donald T. O. (Cornell, IL) on 03/2008

Posted By: Robert R. (Milford, CT) on 03/2008

Wonderful experience, the light works great and I have given several pick up owners your web site who have questioned wherer I got the bar. Keep up the good work. Bob Robinson

Posted By: Paul M. (Elm City, NC) on 03/2008

Great accessory to brighten up the rear of your truck.

Posted By: john a M. (beaumont, TX) on 03/2008

Installation was easy and instructions were reasonably clear. The additional lighting makes truck more visible and gives and additional feeling of safety. Unfortunately multiple white LED's failed within two weeks after installation.

Posted By: Kristopher P. (White Plains) on 03/2008

It mounts below the gate in the factory holes. It plugs right into the tow harness. It's plastic so it wont rust. All the LED are lit and it looks great. It doesn't bing against the gate. Did I mention the white LED are pretty cool?

Posted By: Duane R. (Orient, OH) on 03/2008

Great response to questions from sales representatives, exceptional delivery time,thorough package protection, competitive pricing, wide selection of products to choose from, easy navigation of web site.
Will defiantly order from them again.

Posted By: Daniel J. (Port McNeil, BC) on 03/2008

Kewl!!