Installing Christmas Lights

[nic]

Does anyone know the best way to power about 5 strands of Christmas Lights on my truck? My kids want me wire up the wreaths I usually hang on my truck every year - this year with lights!

Is this possible for an amature to do?

Thanks

Nic

[snowjoker]

Get yourself one of those 12 volt inverters that convert 12 volts dc to 110vac

[Pickering Snow]

Get a small inverter from vector it has plenty of power for those lights i run a 2000 watt custom built inverter on my one truck and it is great i dont plan on running christmas lights lol

[WoofsPlow]

Depending how far you plan on driving - a few extension cords? J.C. Whitney, on of our sponsors, sells them pretty cheap

[snonut12]

Originally posted by WoofsPlow
Depending how far you plan on driving - a few extension cords? J.C. Whitney, on of our sponsors, sells them pretty cheap

LOL :haha Perhaps you might want to look into getting JUMBO cord reel? ;)

[CPSS]

Try this link Northern Tools Inverter (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&langId=-1&catalogId=4006970&PHOTOS=on&TEST=Y&productId=200025324&categoryId=92) its a pretty neat little inverter, should do the trick for under $35

[Pelican]

Just be careful where you drive with the Christmas lights lit. Technically they are prohibited and if the wrong cop sees you......

[CPSS]

Pelicans right, in NY you may display a white or amber light to the front, red or amber to the rear. The white light must be steady burning, not flashing. Any other color is specifically prohibited unless authorized, IE: fire chief, volunteer fireman or EMT.

[WoofsPlow]

How does Ruldolph get away with it with the red light in the front?

[Mick]

Flying reindeer are exempt. So, if you have a flying reindeer, just carry a copy of this thread in your sleigh.