Snow buildup on headlights

[SydRoo]

LED headlights are great. But the really dont heat up the headlights housing like halogen beams do. The result is snow/slush/ice buildup.

Ive considered adding a heater of some design to the back of the housing. It wouldn't be difficult. Have a thermostat set to cut it off around 60 degrees or so. I feel like I'm missing something however.

Has anyone else found a way to deal with this? Pulling over every so often to wipe the snow off really isn't fun.

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[indio22]

LED headlights are great. But the really dont heat up the headlights housing like halogen beams do. The result is snow/slush/ice buildup.

Ive considered adding a heater of some design to the back of the housing. It wouldn't be difficult. Have a thermostat set to cut it off around 60 degrees or so. I feel like I'm missing something however.

Has anyone else found a way to deal with this? Pulling over every so often to wipe the snow off really isn't fun.

There is some discussion in this recent thread on the subject:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-headlights-in-snow.125511/

 

[SydRoo]

There is some discussion in this recent thread on the subject:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bronco-headlights-in-snow.125511/

Yeah thought so. Its not exclusive to the bronco its just worse dye to design. My semi has the same issue. Ill just design a defrosted. They make 12 DC heating wires. Similar to heat tape for water pipes.

Ill check digi-key this week and see what I can come up with.

 

[23OBX2.7]

IMO if the snow is that heavy probably not safe to drive any way otherwise just draft a semi truck three car lengths behind use them to break point and clear away any crashes ahead ...you can stop faster than them.

You may be able to find a clear film with embedded filament from aircraft or snow sports that you can install on the head lights...

 

[SydRoo]

IMO if the snow is that heavy probably not safe to drive any way otherwise just draft a semi truck three car lengths behind use them to break point and clear away any crashes ahead ...you can stop faster than them.

You may be able to find a clear film with embedded filament from aircraft or snow sports that you can install on the head lights...

Please dont draft us. A safe following distance isnt going to help you and closing that gap really puts you in a bad spot. Especially if im loaded full. I beg. And dont do it with your high beams. X.x

 

[23OBX2.7]

Please dont draft us. A safe following distance isnt going to help you and closing that gap really puts you in a bad spot. Especially if im loaded full. I beg. And dont do it with your high beams. X.x

I follow semis all the time in poor visibility I can stop ten times faster and your 20X heavier to clear out animals and crashes...time tested prove safe harsh weather method I just follow the tail lights and chill......you won't even know I'm there.

 

[iamcris]

Yes I've used it. No it hasn't damaged my $1300 aftermarket headlamps.

 

[BroncoChallenger]

Yes I've used it. No it hasn't damaged my $1300 aftermarket headlamps.

I have seen and used this a couple times in the past. It does work, but has to be reapplied every so often.

 

[iamcris]

I have seen and used this a couple times in the past. It does work, but has to be reapplied every so often.

Of course. The instructions back you up. It is an easy, affordable, temporary solution.

 

[helifino16]

Search for the @ORACLE Lighting heated headlights to alleviate this issue.

 

[OracleLights]

Totally get the struggle! One option that does solve this pretty easily is switching to a heated headlight. We make a set for the Bronco that have an integrated de-icing grid built into the lens, so it stays clear without blocking any light output. Definitely a nice upgrade if you deal with heavy snow or slush often.

And if you end up going that route, the group code BRONCO10 knocks the price down a bit!

Link for reference:
https://www.oraclelights.com/products/oracle-lighting-oculus-bi-led-projector-headlights-for-2021-ford-bronco-heated-lens?_pos=3&_sid=d6702f336&_ss=r

 

[23OBX2.7]

Totally get the struggle! One option that does solve this pretty easily is switching to a heated headlight. We make a set for the Bronco that have an integrated de-icing grid built into the lens, so it stays clear without blocking any light output. Definitely a nice upgrade if you deal with heavy snow or slush often.

And if you end up going that route, the group code BRONCO10 knocks the price down a bit!

Link for reference:
https://www.oraclelights.com/products/oracle-lighting-oculus-bi-led-projector-headlights-for-2021-ford-bronco-heated-lens?_pos=3&_sid=d6702f336&_ss=r

Very Nice!!!!! I will bookmark this one. Washer option by chance?

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