Need to run power to the roof rack for the light bar plus 2 work lights and a hunting light that is removable..... was almost thinking of mounting one of my solar panels to the roof.
What is the best way to do this as far as not having unnecessary wires running to the roof eg: earth...???
Photo is for affect..... ha ha ha ha
Probably not good for your spine to have all that weight on your head mate?
I'd be interested in this too. I've thought about it before and thought about running one thick twin core power cable to a jaycar enclosure mounted on the roof rack and then having some relays to switch individual lights. You could either run some 7 core trailer wire to switches or use a wireless relay setup
Something like this
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/261572893374
Though you'd need something that could do higher current or use it to switch an automotive relay.
I see two advantages to do it this way.
1. You only need to run one twin core power wire to the roof. One for Pos and one for neg
2. You can turn the work lights on remotely while away from your car
Last edited by lucus30; 13th June 2015 at 05:25 PM.
Lucus30's 1999 GU ST TB45E
Bloodyaussie (13th June 2015)
I have heavy 8mm figure 8 for my light bar and
I ran some 7 core trailer wire for some leds .
Last edited by threedogs; 13th June 2015 at 06:48 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
lucus30 (13th June 2015)
Did you get it up on the roof yet?Originally Posted by threedogs
2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder
And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time. And lost in space... and meaning.
Come on surely more people have done this... Shameless bump
Lucus30's 1999 GU ST TB45E
Yeah its not a white GU 3lt with a problem with its MAF.........lol
When you do this BA I'll give you a hand if you want. We can use your car as a prototype for mine ha ha
I might start looking at enclosures that will fit approx 4-5 relays and a means to distribute the neg and Pos feeds. Just need a solution to switch the relays
Any one got a good suggestion or as above is it 7 core trailer wire to run to the roof as well or the wireless ones?
Lucus30's 1999 GU ST TB45E
fingers crossed its going on today, then next week I'll wire up the indicators and DRL lights I have up top
plus a couple of number plate lights to hi-light a name plate
Only using the trailer wire for the small LEDs bugger all power required
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
lucus30 (14th June 2015)
Would be interested in seeing the finished product
Lucus30's 1999 GU ST TB45E
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