Hey Guys,
Let me start this thread with the following disclaimer: I do not have the budget for Rigid Industry Products. I'm trying to build a solid, budget-minded Domestic Expo Rig, and the price of a Rigid Light Bar is more than I can reasonably afford. With that said...
So I've got my eyes on a 54" curved LED light bar. I picked up a rough country light bar mounts for my truck specific to a 312 watt 54" curved LED light bar ridiculously cheap. Now I need the bar. As I see it, I have three real options:
1) Cheap Chinese bar (eBay): I've heard horror stories of moisture infiltration on these units. Also, many of them forgo CREE LEDs and instead use EPISTAR LEDs, which I've heard are not nearly as bright and do occasionally burn out. Depending on the seller, we're looking at $200-300 for this option. Lowest price, highest gamble.
2) Totron LED Light Bar: Another Chinese company, but they seem to be more reliable, they have more US dealers, and they use actual CREE elements. I believe they also offer a warranty. Depending on the seller, these are around $450
3) Rough Country LED Light Bar: This is the most expensive of the three options, coming in at $579+ship, but they offer a three year warranty (from what I've heard) excellent customer support, sold in the US (although probably still a Chinese bar) Lowest gamble, highest price.
So I'm torn on which way to go. I'm leaning towards the RC Bar, but anywhere I can save a little money, I'd like to. Alternatively, I could get away with a 52" 300Watt bar with some modification to the bracket (which I'm fine with).
I'm open to suggestions, other options, comments and opinions. Does anyone have any experience with these? What do you guys think?
Let me start this thread with the following disclaimer: I do not have the budget for Rigid Industry Products. I'm trying to build a solid, budget-minded Domestic Expo Rig, and the price of a Rigid Light Bar is more than I can reasonably afford. With that said...
So I've got my eyes on a 54" curved LED light bar. I picked up a rough country light bar mounts for my truck specific to a 312 watt 54" curved LED light bar ridiculously cheap. Now I need the bar. As I see it, I have three real options:
1) Cheap Chinese bar (eBay): I've heard horror stories of moisture infiltration on these units. Also, many of them forgo CREE LEDs and instead use EPISTAR LEDs, which I've heard are not nearly as bright and do occasionally burn out. Depending on the seller, we're looking at $200-300 for this option. Lowest price, highest gamble.
2) Totron LED Light Bar: Another Chinese company, but they seem to be more reliable, they have more US dealers, and they use actual CREE elements. I believe they also offer a warranty. Depending on the seller, these are around $450
3) Rough Country LED Light Bar: This is the most expensive of the three options, coming in at $579+ship, but they offer a three year warranty (from what I've heard) excellent customer support, sold in the US (although probably still a Chinese bar) Lowest gamble, highest price.
So I'm torn on which way to go. I'm leaning towards the RC Bar, but anywhere I can save a little money, I'd like to. Alternatively, I could get away with a 52" 300Watt bar with some modification to the bracket (which I'm fine with).
I'm open to suggestions, other options, comments and opinions. Does anyone have any experience with these? What do you guys think?