Light Bar Videos

 

These customer submitted light bar install videos show ETD LED light bars mounted on real vehicles, not studio displays. Use them to evaluate real world brightness, flash patterns, daytime vs nighttime visibility, and how each light bar looks once it’s on the roofline.

This page is built for research and comparison first. When you’re ready to buy, we route you to the correct light bar category so you can match size, mounting style, color options, and control features to your exact vehicle and use case. ETD has supplied emergency vehicle and work warning lighting since 2005, and our team can help confirm fitment, mounting, and wiring approach before you commit.

ETD is trusted by first responders, contractors, and fleet operators because we focus on real fitment guidance and practical support. If you want a second set of eyes before ordering, our team can confirm the right light bar style for your vehicle and your use case so you can buy with confidence.

Light Bar Video Gallery

Browse Light Bars by Type

Use this table to jump from videos to the exact light bar category

Shop Light Bars by Type

Light Bar Type	Best For	Shop
LED Light Bars (All)	Compare every size, mount style, and configuration in one place	Browse all LED light bars
Full Size Roof Light Bars	Maximum roof coverage for police, fire/EMS, tow, utility, construction, and fleets	Shop full size roof light bars
Mini LED Light Bars	Compact bars for smaller rooflines, temporary installs, and shared vehicles	See mini LED light bars
Traffic Advisor Light Bars	Directional arrow functions for roadside operations and lane control	View traffic advisor light bars
Interior / Exterior Light Bars	Flexible mounting when the build requires inside or outside placement	Explore interior/exterior light bars
Off Road LED Light Bars	Forward-facing visibility for trails, job sites, and off-road applications	Shop off road light bars

What These Light Bar Videos Help You Verify

Real world brightness and day vs night visibility

Phone footage is the fastest way to see how a light bar reads in actual conditions. Watch how the output carries at distance, how the pattern looks from the front and sides, and how well the bar stays visible in daytime glare, dusk, rain, and complete darkness.

Flash patterns, traffic advisor behavior, and warning coverage

Customer demos often show multiple flash patterns, split-color behavior, and how the bar looks at intersections and from rear approach angles. If an arrow or traffic advisor mode is shown, focus on how clearly the direction reads and whether the pattern is usable for real roadside control.

Mounting style, roofline fitment, and install cleanliness

These videos show the “real install” details you care about: how the bar sits on the roofline, how tight the fitment looks, where wiring typically routes, and how controllers and switches are placed for daily use.

Choose the Right Light Bar After Watching

Quick chooser based on what you see in the videos

Choose a full size roof light bar when you want maximum 360 degree warning presence, higher roof coverage, and a permanent professional install for daily duty use.

Full Size Roof Light Bars

Choose a mini LED light bar when roof space is limited, the bar must be removable, the vehicle is shared, or you want a compact footprint while still maintaining strong warning visibility.

Mini LED Light Bars

Choose a traffic advisor light bar when lane control, scene direction, and roadside safety are a primary requirement, especially for tow, construction, DOT-style work, and utility operations.

Choose an interior/exterior light bar when your build requires flexible placement, or when the vehicle design favors alternate mounting positions while still needing a “bar style” light form factor.

Build a Complete Warning Package Around a Roof Light Bar

Use supplemental lighting to strengthen side and rear visibility

Many customers pair a roof bar with additional warning lights to increase low level and rear approach visibility, especially in high traffic roadside situations.

LED Warning Lights

LED Strobe Lights

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these videos show true brightness

They show real installs and real output, but camera exposure can change automatically. Use the videos to compare relative intensity, pattern definition, and how the bar reads from multiple angles rather than treating any single clip as a calibrated brightness test.

Is a mini light bar bright enough for daytime use

Many mini light bars are very effective in daylight for compact or temporary setups. If your priority is maximum roof coverage and the strongest long-range warning presence, full size roof light bars are typically the best choice.

Can I mount a light bar without drilling

Some setups use clamp or gutter style mounting, and mini light bars can be removable. For full size hardwired bars, permanent mounting is usually recommended for stability, safety, and long term reliability.

What should I confirm before ordering a roof light bar

Confirm your roof dimensions and curvature, mounting style required for your vehicle, where wiring will route, where the controller will be placed, and what color configuration is legal for your intended use in your area.

Will these videos help me choose between patterns and control options

Yes. Watch for pattern variety, how quickly you can switch modes, whether directional functions are included, and whether the bar shows takedown, alley, or scene features that matter for your work.