Headlight beam deflectors when over the channel

Chris Evans001 said:
So, you've crossed the channel, either by tunnel or boat... The headlights need using because it's getting dark...

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I even read on another forum, I cant remember which one, some fella carries a spare set of headlights in the front locker of his caravan and fits then when needed. Sounds a bit over the top to me! :eek:

What do you do?

Cheers

Chris
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I change the headlights. A quick and easy job with a Transit Mk.7.
 
***** said:
Because their headlight just dip DOWN, ours go ACROSS to their faces!
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Wrong!

If that’s the case then why did I have to buy uk RHD headlights to pass the MOT on German import VW Carthago? Thanks for SHOUTING your opinion.
 
jeffscarborough said:
Wrong!

If that’s the case then why did I have to buy uk RHD headlights to pass the MOT on German import VW Carthago? Thanks for SHOUTING your opinion.
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I've never had to buy RHD lights to pass an MOT on an imported vehicle, tape has always done.
 
It's an oddity of UK law that masks allow you to pass a MOT, but the vehicle fails C&U, although I though I had read somewhere that this was to change.
 
Buy the correct beam benders.It is bad driving to dazzle other motorists.Buy them online before you go,not on the ferry.
 
There seems to be plenty of drivers that are not bothered over the chance of dazzling other drivers for the sake of a couple of quid and 2mins. Seems like a totally selfish attitude to me and what is worse many of them are so called professional drivers. But then when sat high in a cab I suppose the thinking must be why should I bother it doesn't effect me.
 
So , just to clarify, bringing our 2010 Ducato into UK with European lights on (needed when switched to Spanish plates ) . Don't need to do anything as not required by UK law so long as they don't dazzle other drivers ? In any event unlikely to be picked up on and we don't plan on any night driving.
 
Would add I am happy to use tape or presumably deflectors bought in uk for Europe but would need advice on where to put them. Sensible answers only please !!
 
jacquigem said:
Would add I am happy to use tape or presumably deflectors bought in uk for Europe but would need advice on where to put them. Sensible answers only please !!
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Just removed 3 year old deflectors . Pretty sure they were never fitted in the correct spot .
Fortunately I don't drive at night abroad
I do seem to have a blind spot (pardon the wotsit) following the fitting instructions
 
It's very simple to put the EuroLites in the correct place if you follow the supplied instructions which are very easy to understand.
Mine give the beams a flat top ( because i put mine in the correct place ) and i have never been flashed by angry Johnny Foriegners thus allowing me to drive in the dark if necessary.
Put headlights on when driving to Calais to catch ferry back to Blighty and this softens the adhesive.
Peel off beam benders once checked in and in the queue lane waiting to board.
A litte bit of Methylated Spirits ( as per instruction sheet ) removes any unwanted adhesive.
It's not hard to do.
 
Look up Eurolites instructions and put a bit of tape where they say put there sticker, or buy them, only a few quid.

On old school lights with a pattern on the glass I think you just used to block off the bit with the triangle (ish) shape is.
On modern lights with clear glass/plastic you have to look up instructions as the beam is formed by the rear of the light.

Do loads of night driving and never been flashed with or without beam blockers, I do put headlamps in low position on smaller roads though, and raise on M Ways.
My auxiliary LED lights don't seem to blind drivers either, and they are UK handed too.
 
Wooie1958 said:
It's very simple to put the EuroLites in the correct place if you follow the supplied instructions which are very easy to understand.
Mine give the beams a flat top ( because i put mine in the correct place ) and i have never been flashed by angry Johnny Foriegners thus allowing me to drive in the dark if necessary.
Put headlights on when driving to Calais to catch ferry back to Blighty and this softens the adhesive.
Peel off beam benders once checked in and in the queue lane waiting to board.
A litte bit of Methylated Spirits ( as per instruction sheet ) removes any unwanted adhesive.
It's not hard to do.
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Can I get Eurolites for coming back into UK? Would have thought different placing required if going the other way ? Used the instructions for many years going into Europe with UK lights but thought it would be different going the other way ?
 
jacquigem said:
Can I get Eurolites for coming back into UK? Would have thought different placing required if going the other way ? Used the instructions for many years going into Europe with UK lights but thought it would be different going the other way ?
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All you need to do is mirror what you did when going over to europe if it's the same vehicle but with left hand drive lights
i.e. if you put them bottom left of the bulb then put them bottom right.
Top left of the bulb would be top right etc. etc.
 
Simple Do not drive at night.
(We almost never do !....Never say never ?)
Daytime use of headlights whether on main or dip will not razzle dazzle.
I also do not thnk tunnels are a problem.
However I agree with the ethos pf do it anyway.
 
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