How did you wire your roof rack lights?
12-08-2010, 03:21 PM
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How did you wire your roof rack lights?
I have a roof rack with a couple of KC Daylighters mounted on the front and I can't decide how I want to wire them and where to run the wires. I need to be able to disconnect them when I want to take of the roof rack so I will need a connector somewhere. Any suggestions?
12-08-2010, 03:27 PM
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I ran my wires through the stock roof rack and then between the gap for the rear hatch. I did not want to drill a hole in my roof incase I removed the lightbar. It turned out real clean but it took alot of wire.
12-08-2010, 06:52 PM
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Just curious because I am wondering the same thing, what gap are you talking about?
12-09-2010, 12:13 PM
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12-09-2010, 12:41 PM
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i would run some wires and use a connection like this:
http://www.route66supply.com/store/product15.html
Make sure both the wiring and the connector have enough capacity to power the lights you are putting up there.
Remember: Light Wattage (total) / 12 Volts = Number of Amps you need to support.
For (2) 100W lights:
Use at least 10 or 12 Gauge wiring.
Use relays - 2x100w lights MAX per relay
Use a connector that can support 17Amps minimum.
http://www.route66supply.com/store/product15.html
Make sure both the wiring and the connector have enough capacity to power the lights you are putting up there.
Remember: Light Wattage (total) / 12 Volts = Number of Amps you need to support.
For (2) 100W lights:
Use at least 10 or 12 Gauge wiring.
Use relays - 2x100w lights MAX per relay
Use a connector that can support 17Amps minimum.
12-09-2010, 03:30 PM
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Not for a roof rack, but my firefighter lightbar, even though it's the same concept. I drilled a half inch hole and put a rubber grommet in it which was just big enough for the wires to fit through. Once I fit all the wires through I just put some clear silicone on it inside and out. It's held up great for about a year now. The silicone is slightly discolored, but no leaks.
12-09-2010, 04:42 PM
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i would run some wires and use a connection like this:
http://www.route66supply.com/store/product15.html
Make sure both the wiring and the connector have enough capacity to power the lights you are putting up there.
Remember: Light Wattage (total) / 12 Volts = Number of Amps you need to support.
For (2) 100W lights:
Use at least 10 or 12 Gauge wiring.
Use relays - 2x100w lights MAX per relay
Use a connector that can support 17Amps minimum.
http://www.route66supply.com/store/product15.html
Make sure both the wiring and the connector have enough capacity to power the lights you are putting up there.
Remember: Light Wattage (total) / 12 Volts = Number of Amps you need to support.
For (2) 100W lights:
Use at least 10 or 12 Gauge wiring.
Use relays - 2x100w lights MAX per relay
Use a connector that can support 17Amps minimum.
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