Hitting the trails is often better as a shared experience with friends and fellow off-road enthusiasts. Beyond swapping stories around the campfire, traveling in a group setting provides added safety and communication when navigating over rugged terrain and challenging conditions. Wheeling with friends can be a lifesaver if you get lost, into an accident or your vehicle breaks down. However, traveling in a group also comes with its set of challenges.
We learn in Off-Roading 101 that high performance lighting such as lightbars, ditch lights and other pod lights are paramount for increasing driver visibility during backcountry excursions. But, the front of the vehicle isn’t the only place where you need improved visibility while off-roading. The rear of the vehicle is equally important, especially when you’re wheeling in a group. One often overlooked piece of equipment is rear lighting that allows trailing vehicles to see you when following behind. Enter the chase light.
Chase lights are used to provide rear illumination and increase visibility for trailing vehicles when traveling off-road, especially when dust, fog, and snow are present. When traveling in a group, maintaining a safe distance between vehicles is essential. Chase lights help establish this spacing by making other vehicles more visible in low-light conditions, ensuring that everyone is aware of each other’s location and reducing the risk of collisions. This serves as a non-verbal means of communication amongst the group when hand signals, shouting and even radio communication may not be effective due to noise or distance.
There are several styles and configurations on the market but amber light works best for cutting through the elements and is the primary color in off-road applications. With a dual-color chase light, users have the added benefit of switching to white light to illuminate the vehicle’s cargo area or campsite at night. The newly released Interior Chase Light from mpower® Silicone Lighting packs even more features with dual-color LEDs and improved wiring harness that allows independent switches for white, amber steady and amber flashing modes. But, the Interior Chase Light has another trick up its sleeve. Featuring a universal-fit design with no vehicle-specific bracket or drilling needed, and as the name implies, it mounts directly to the interior glass of any enclosed truck, SUV or UTV. Interior mounting offers a sleek installation along with enhanced durability since the lights are protected from the outside elements. All the best features packed into one.
“The mpower® Interior Chase Light is a versatile light designed for easy installation inside your vehicle. With its quick and secure attachment directly to the glass, there is no need for drilling or worrying about leaks. The installation is a breeze, and the mpower Interior Chase Light offers multi-mode functionality allowing you to change between white, amber, and amber flashing on the fly.”
Off-roading in a group is an exciting adventure that builds skills and camaraderie. However, it’s not without its challenges regarding safety and communication. Chase lights are an essential tool to that end. Whether you’re traversing a forest trail in heavy fog or kicking up dust clouds at the dunes, chase lights can penetrate through and allow others to see your position. So, whether you’re lighting the way or following the leader, make sure your rig is equipped with the mpower Interior Chase Light before your next adventure.
