HELP: Best way to wire roof mounted Aux Lights

[minelson17]

Hello All,

Been reading up a lot on here on the proper ways to set up auxiliary lights and I think I'm about ready to dive into this. I'm looking to mount two lights on the front of my roof rack. I got the mounts, lights, some wire, some couplings, and a switch (basically what came in the box). But after reading up I think I still have some extra items to pick up, we'll see.

I've found a lot of great information however, what I haven't found is the answer to the age old question, "to drill or not to drill"....when running wires to the roof that is.

If there is already a thread on this discussion please forward. If not, I would really appreciate your input on drilling a hole through the roof and more importantly how to prevent leaks, or what the best/how others have done it without drilling.

Thanks for looking!

 

[theluke19]

Welp, I found the posts you were looking for by using the search feature, and typing 'Roof lights drill'

4 threads, and much of the best information is found within the first 4-5 posts of each one.

Thread 1

thread 2

thread 3

thread 4




Have fun! Learn to search, though, and you'll be able to have most all the information at your fingertips, without having to wait on someone to do work for you

 

[FIND]

Also, don't just run power off your switches. Use relays and heavy gauge wiring. Another bit of advice that will come up frequently as you read through other people's threads.

 

[minelson17]

Roger that on the relays and fuses. Appreciate the assistance.