Led light bar on roof cage

[Brad_kosij Member Find all posts View Profile Close Brad_kosij]

Hi im going to install a 42" 10W light bar on the roof cage of my 120 prado, now ive done a search but can't seem to find where you guys run the wiring through the cab to the cage?

What's the neatest way of doing this?

Thanks
Brad

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i ran my roof wiring down under the top of the back door and then it does a u-turn and comes up behind the bottom of the tailight. very neat and doesnt compromise any seals

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Brad.What brand did you choose? I am about to get a New Pro tech as they seem the best power for cost option, but want to be sure.

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Have a look at the Aurora led bars MLC.... These are now my pic. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aurora-40...item1c381b4812


My intention (if I'm on Santa's good list), is to run the power up the side of the windscreen as the cable will tuck neatly under the trim all the way up to the rack and will have some weather proof quick connects for when the need arises.

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What Craig said. Side of the windscreen is the easiest.

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What Craig said. Side of the windscreen is the easiest.

yep easiest and neatest. I actually did a test run and can put a 7 core flex in under the windscreen seal for running multiple circuits on the roof rack. Just haven't got round to actually fitting anything

Cheers Andrew

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yep easiest and neatest. I actually did a test run and can put a 7 core flex in under the windscreen seal for running multiple circuits on the roof rack. Just haven't got round to actually fitting anything

Cheers Andrew

What's the rated current for the 7 core flex?

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What's the rated current for the 7 core flex?

3mm, 10 amp! just normal 7 core trailer wire.

I was just thinking about a few things and that's what I had lying around to test to see if it would fit. I never got as far as working out what I needed for anything I was planning.

Cheers Andrew

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Have a look at the Aurora led bars MLC.... These are now my pic. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aurora-40...item1c381b4812
My intention (if I'm on Santa's good list), is to run the power up the side of the windscreen as the cable will tuck neatly under the trim all the way up to the rack and will have some weather proof quick connects for when the need arises.

Someones been a very good boy then!

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I got mine off extreme zilla off road, there is a few vids in you tube he put up..

Reciently new business but does/sells some great gear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvl_0oTnchE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjHWgWaIrbA

Hope the links work.

42" 10W Cree led's really tough n bright on special atm for $599

Thanks for the info

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Specs off his site are;

260W Off road Driving LED light bar Descriptions
. LED Power: 260W
. Operating Voltage: 10-48 DC
. Waterproof rate: IP 68
. 6pcs*5w high intensity CREE LEDS
. Current draw:12V/2.40A;24V/1.12A
. Color Temperature: 6000K
. Materialiecast aluminum housing
. Lens material:Polly Carbonate
. Mounting Bracket:zinc alloy
. Beam: Flood Spot Beam
. 30000 hours above life time
. Dimensions:42 inch
.Certificates:CE, RoHs, IP68


260W Off road Driving LED light bar Features
. Wide operating voltage range: it can apply to different types of trucks,cars,and other vehicles.
. The appearance of fine craft and easy to install brackets.
. Different light pattern from flood beam and spot beam.
. Long life: more than ordinary advanced LED light bulbs, more than 30000 hours life
. Aluminum casing, shock-proof waterproof
. Waterproof and anti-corrosion
. One year limited warranty

I've messaged him to see why it said 5W led's in the description
EDIT-
Ok so he has updated correct info was meant to be

260W Off road Driving LED light bar Descriptions
. LED Power: 260W
. Operating Voltage: 10-48 DC
. Waterproof rate: IP 68
. 26pcs*10W high intensity CREE LEDS
. Current draw:12V/2.40A;24V/1.12A
. Color Temperature: 6000K
. Materialiecast aluminum housing
. Lens material:Polly Carbonate
. Mounting Bracket:zinc alloy
. Beam: Flood Spot Beam
. 30000 hours above life time
. Dimensions:42 inch
.Certificates:CE, RoHs, IP68

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I bought 6mm2 twin core and have run this up the back for my solar panel feed. This cable also fits under the windscreen trim easily. It also is capable of carrying lots of currents so that is what I will be doing. I will put a relay up the back behind the airbox and run from there up to a black (was going to be blue) Anderson plug that I will fix to the factory NS rails. Same arrangement with the solar feed, different colour Anderson plugs so they cannot be connected the wrong way. The only question I have is whether to punch a hole through the plastic scuttle panel to tidy the cable install or run it over the scuttle. Need to look at it a bit longer I think. Hole and grommet is preferable as long as it doesn't interfere with anything up there.

I only intend to use the lightbar as a track light so I will fix it under the roof rack which coincidentally also has the solar panel on top. I will try and get some pics this weekend once I finish off the brackets to hold the Anderson plugs on the rails.

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Have a look at the Aurora led bars MLC.... These are now my pic. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aurora-40...item1c381b4812


My intention (if I'm on Santa's good list), is to run the power up the side of the windscreen as the cable will tuck neatly under the trim all the way up to the rack and will have some weather proof quick connects for when the need arises.

http://www.newpro-tech.com.au/CNtech-LED1.htm

Thanks Craig.

While I will be getting the 30 inch, I see the 40 inch comparatively is similar with 19,600 lumins v 19,600 lumins. I think I prefer the slim design of the new pro but each to their own.

Cheers.

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Identical Kit.... I would suggest that the Newpro are in fact Aurora (or vice versa...)

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