Why do people like cab/clearance lights so much?

[Firebird]

Because we pull trailers at max legal width.

This^^^^^^

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

This^^^^^^

The trailers require the lights not the truck in that case, the trucks only require lights for things on the truck….

 

[jetrinka]

More visual cues, especially in the dark, inherently makes the vehicle more visible/safer.

Also they are quite sexy IMHO

 

[Brutal_HO]

The trailers require the lights not the truck in that case, the trucks only require lights for things on the truck….

Buzzkill.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I need them to warn everyone about my ghost trailer. And as an added bonus it gives them early warning so they can blind me with their LED bars since I have my fogs on as well.

Thread winner!

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Because they’re sexy

And because trailers

 

[love2build]

I think given the shark fin and other antenna in that line they are best hidden in the row of cab lights. I’m not sure why the shark fin isn’t at the back of the roof in the centre like every one else but it must be for a reason.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I think given the shark fin and other antenna in that line they are best hidden in the row of cab lights. I’m not sure why the shark fin isn’t at the back of the roof in the centre like every one else but it must be for a reason.

Rear mounted shark fin + truck bed camper = fail.

 

[kxnate]

Purely looks for me, have always liked the look of cab lights at night. My favorite was my 83 Dodge with a Lund moonvisor with the orange lights in the leading edge and I could see their orange glow through the windshield at night, I miss the 90's!! One added bonus I kinda like about my chrome bug deflector is at night I get an orange reflection glow of the cab lights on the rear edge of the bug deflector so I can enjoy my cablights along with everyone else!

 

[Ron045]

We were bouncing back and forth between a GMC Yukon XL and the Ram 2500 (I know... Not even a comparison, don't ask why). Darling Wife wanted the GMC and I wanted the truck. She said, it's your vehicle, so you choose. But if you choose the truck, I don't want those stupid lights on the roof.

Ooooo K. Not a problem, scratch the lights. We're both happy.

Ron

 

[Robtheelder]

LOL I like them so I have them. Mine are SOLAR so no holes to leak. I had them mounted on my 1500, blacked out with amber LEDs. That is why I looked and found the SOLAR cab lights cause no holes. They are bluetooth controlled and solar powered so no wires.

I think a truck without cab lights is just naked looking. I grew up when they were on a LOT of trucks and just learned to love them.

Plus when I connect my two car hauler gooseneck I like the added attention that they receive.

I am too old to be critical of what makes others happy. I just enjoy it all.

 

[Jarred]

LOL I like them so I have them. Mine are SOLAR so no holes to leak. I had them mounted on my 1500, blacked out with amber LEDs. That is why I looked and found the SOLAR cab lights cause no holes. They are bluetooth controlled and solar powered so no wires.

I think a truck without cab lights is just naked looking. I grew up when they were on a LOT of trucks and just learned to love them.

Plus when I connect my two car hauler gooseneck I like the added attention that they receive.

I am too old to be critical of what makes others happy. I just enjoy it all.

@Robtheelder , do you have a link to the ones you purchased? I have a plow that'll put me over the width but my truck didn't come with them.

 

[Robtheelder]

Sure

Here you go

Solar/Battery LED Wireless Cab Running Lights - Cab Over America

Stylish, high quality, exciting, revolutionary running lights for Trucks, SUVs & Jeeps. Minutes to Install. No Holes, No Wires, No Worries.

caboveramerica.com

 

[Great White North Eh]

Add me to the list of covers up the wonky placement of the fins! I’m sure some of the designers carry white sticks. Put them at the back or make them both the same shape/size. Some experts say they can’t go at the back….but wait..my 12 has one at the back.

 

[flan]

I just always liked the look. Gives the truck the mini big rig appearance. I had a 06 2500 I bought off the lot in the past and even added them to it.

 

[newmason]

For the same reason folks try to stuff 37s under the truck without a lift.... looks

 

[DesertChicken]

People are like crows, they like shiney things.
I wish the function of the “shark fin” was incorporated in the center mount rake light.

 

[Robtheelder]

Just for fun, here are the lights

 

[Phil T]

Duh, they are chick magnets!

Only if you are pulling a trailer full of baby chickens!

 

[Dave88LX]

+1 on the vote for looks. Have always liked the looks of them going way back.