What do you do to keep the SNOW AND ICE from covering your LED HEADLIGHTS.

[Wharton [SCAMMER]]

It’s definitely frustrating when something like that happens on a new truck. The tape method works but isn't ideal for aesthetics. One option you might consider is adding headlight covers or sealing the areas around the buckets with weather-resistant foam or rubber gaskets to keep snow and ice out. Some off-road brands make headlight covers specifically designed to prevent snow buildup. You could also try installing a small vent or drain in the bottom of the bucket if it’s possible, to allow moisture to escape before it freezes. This way, you won’t have to keep taping them up.

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[InvertedLogic]

Living In the south we seldom deal with winter weather. Now going into our second storm of the year I have devised a wat to prevent snow and ice from building up in my headlight buckets and blocking my light. It is a shame on a truck so expensive to do this. Does anyone have a better idea. The blue tape went on first. Than the clear packing tape. Works good but looks ridiculous. Thanks for any input.

What is that hexagon layer on your lights?

 

[Pat Witt]

Oricale heated headlights

 

[ORACLElights]

Easy... upgrade to the heated lens version of the Oculus Bi-LED Headlights!

 

[pharmfrank]

No issues with OEM LED's over 6 NE winters now, however back in the 1970's I did have a
condensation issue with my Cibe halogen lamps. It appeared my trips weren't long
enough to build up sufficient heat, Cibe replaced the first set gratis, traded car before
it happened again. At my age, 79, I just try to avoid driving when lights are needed,
lighting is better but eyes are older.

 

[MPMB]

Easy... upgrade to the heated lens version of the Oculus Bi-LED Headlights!

I know y'all want to maximize profit margins, but you guys could make some $$$ if you make removable heated lens covers for OEM lights, preferably around the $200-250 price point for a pair.

 

[Lunentucker]

Amateurs

 

[Freems]

there’s gotta be a way to reroute some of that engine heated air, over the headlights. Maybe a nice patent if someone wants to invent one.

So you’re going to try to blow hot air from the engine bay the wrong way against say a 70 mph freeway speed head wind during a snow storm? Been dealing with this most of my life where I live, there are some heated led bulbs on the market, but they don’t work for squat at speed, they can’t keep up with air temp and speed and heavy snow…just pull over and clean them off. Or simply put incandescent bulbs in and enjoy the heat from the lamps to melt them off.

 

[GeneralMaximus]

So you’re going to try to blow hot air from the engine bay the wrong way against say a 70 mph freeway speed head wind during a snow storm? Been dealing with this most of my life where I live, there are some heated led bulbs on the market, but they don’t work for squat at speed, they can’t keep up with air temp and speed and heavy snow…just pull over and clean them off. Or simply put incandescent bulbs in and enjoy the heat from the lamps to melt them off.

well, that 70mph air entering the engine bay doesnt care which way you route it. There’s gotta be a way to redirect some of the air from behind the radiator towards the headiight housing, even if its just to the inside lining of it. (Maybe create a little Meredith Effect, like in the P-51 Mustang’s belly air scoop). Sure it will lose some energy as you redirect it, but even a little warm air will keep the housing from freezing.

 

[TurboHarley]

Move a little further south?

 

[Freems]

well, that 70mph air entering the engine bay doesnt care which way you route it. There’s gotta be a way to redirect some of the air from behind the radiator towards the headiight housing, even if its just to the inside lining of it. (Maybe create a little Meredith Effect, like in the P-51 Mustang’s belly air scoop). Sure it will lose some energy as you redirect it, but even a little warm air will keep the housing from freezing.

I never thought about it that way(Meredith Effect) maybe a hood vent to provide the vacuum needed to pull the heated engine/radiator air then attach that tube directly to the light housing. Hell we might melt the hole light housing with that much heat? If we had a fan shroud around the electric radiator fan that would provide the redirect…This is starting to sound like a business straw man plan, now we need to raise some capital for a couple of prototypes…who in??

 

[GeneralMaximus]

I never thought about it that way(Meredith Effect) maybe a hood vent to provide the vacuum needed to pull the heated engine/radiator air then attach that tube directly to the light housing. Hell we might melt the hole light housing with that much heat? If we had a fan shroud around the electric radiator fan that would provide the redirect…This is starting to sound like a business straw man plan, now we need to raise some capital for a couple of prototypes…who in??

Now you’re talking! Its a million dollar idea! We just need to find an engineer.

 

[DanW]

Living In the south we seldom deal with winter weather. Now going into our second storm of the year I have devised a wat to prevent snow and ice from building up in my headlight buckets and blocking my light. It is a shame on a truck so expensive to do this. Does anyone have a better idea. The blue tape went on first. Than the clear packing tape. Works good but looks ridiculous. Thanks for any input.

I put @bajadesigns LP6 lights on the bumper. I run the low beam floods when my Jeep´s headlights get frozen over. They run hot, so they don´t freeze.

 

[Sandman 4x4]

The best answer is if this is an issue for you, is to have halogen headlights and use the strongest available and legal bulbs, that would be either the Osram H13 Night Breaker, or my favorite Sylvania Silver Star Ultra. That I’ve used up north in cold freezing temperatures, that produces the best lighting over stock, with absolutely no icing or snow, except for blizzard heavy snow at speed. Or the illegal MORIMOTO H13 LED, that’s designed to throw the most heat from the rear of the headlight assembly forward to the lens, that’s designed will help.

 

[Alpine Warthog]

I got the Oracle heated lights. They work surprisingly well. I didn't expect them to do as well as they do.

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