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I'm going through the process of wiring some lights onto the front of the roof rack on my GQ Patrol.

I remove the roof rack (its a 3/4 one on the top of a shorty so not giant) for in town and I'm wondering what are my options for a disconnecting the wiring??

I'm thinking of a making a hole in the roof and recessing a female plug that I can put a cap on when not in use. I would like to avoid cable running down the side even for only 10cm so there is no chance of getting caught by branches on those overgrown tracks.

Any suggestions or pics showing a close shot of what you have done like this.


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I've done plenty of searching, seen some good pics, read about legalities and seen you saying 'search' in every thread

I have seen trailer connectors used, and other styles of flush mount plug bases.

I really dont like the idea of drilling a large hole in the roof as it present sealing/rust issues and possible a strength problem. On a mates 80 series we came out of the rear vent panel, it took us a while to get it looking neat but in the end works and looks good and he hasnt had any trouble with it snagging on branches... food for thought?

Failing that, if you have a snorkely run it up the A-pillar inbetween the snorkel and the pillar.

I used a flat trailer socket, which I mounted to the rear of the snorkel, near the top, and I brought the cables out through a hole in the mudguard. All basically tucked in behind the snorkel.

Then the light bar has the trailer plug terminating in a suitable spot near the snorkel to hook in.

I preferred not to cut holes in the roof.

I take your point about snagging but I think if you route it sensibly this is a minimal risk.

I'm getting what your saying about running from the snorkel.
mmmm, I'll look at that. Thinking its a ways back to where the lights sit though. Have a look.




Also thinking I might run from the back of the rack forwards as I already have a back flood light there. Its going to involve too long a lenth of cable for my liking though.




I've already got a rust hole in the roof above the B pillar that I've filled with black sicaflex. May be able to use that as a start

Mowie, I have got what your after on my bundy. Dont ask me how it was done because it was on it when i got the fourby. I will try and remember to take some happy snaps of it and send them your way. Cheers.

Badass Bundy wrote:Mowie, I have got what your after on my bundy. Dont ask me how it was done because it was on it when i got the fourby. I will try and remember to take some happy snaps of it and send them your way. Cheers.

Cheers mate, would love a look.

Anderson plug!

How about using one of these, I'm sure it won't get damaged as its low profile, its used to being outside so it won't rust and lastly it can handle the current your lights will draw. You could even pass the wire out of that rust hole!

http://www.piranhaoffroad.com.au/images ... n_plug.jpg

Yep, I use an anderson plug in my setup, you can buy water/dust boots and protective caps for when they're unplugged. You can screw through them and secure it on the roof so it wont move anywhere and those type can handle up to 50 Amps.

My cable, like chimpboy runs underneath my snorkel and into the rain gutter, so you can't even tell it's there.

Best thing is, they WON'T come loose.
Use them for your fridges also

HotFourOk wrote:Yep, I use an anderson plug in my setup, you can buy water/dust boots and protective caps for when they're unplugged. You can screw through them and secure it on the roof so it wont move anywhere and those type can handle up to 50 Amps.

My cable, like chimpboy runs underneath my snorkel and into the rain gutter, so you can't even tell it's there.

Best thing is, they WON'T come loose.
Use them for your fridges also

You couldn't do me a big favour and post up a shot showing the plug installed.

I went out and bought one today (Anderson plug) along with a rubber boot which fits over the end but I'm a little perplexed with where to put it.

Mowie wrote:You couldn't do me a big favour and post up a shot showing the plug installed.

I went out and bought one today (Anderson plug) along with a rubber boot which fits over the end but I'm a little perplexed with where to put it.

It's surface mounted, you see the 2 small holes, these are for screwing it down flat. Also, you need two plugs, one for the lights and one for the car. They are the same plug! not a female and male arrangement, the same plug serves both purposes.

If I find a better pic, i'll post up a link for you.

Here you go

http://www.colt4x4club.org.za/accessori ... 20Plug.JPG

(cut and paste the whole line, I found a direct link didn't work for me)

Toy80Diesel wrote:Also, you need two plugs, one for the lights and one for the car.

I knew I was missing somthing here, I can see now how two marry up by flipping one over. I'll have to go and get another......

Thanks Toy80

Sorry we should have mentioned buy a PAIR of anderson plugs

I would have loved to be there with you trying to work out where to put it and how it works

HotFourOk wrote:Sorry we should have mentioned buy a PAIR of anderson plugs

I would have loved to be there with you trying to work out where to put it and how it works

There were some head scratching moments indeed

I love the IPF wireless ( I use for my rear SDB-210 )

how is that wireless. To turn them on i guess still does not help the problem in that case
never the less very cool.

Wish I had coils wrote:how is that wireless. To turn them on i guess still does not help the problem in that case
never the less very cool.

No it dosen't help the question asked


Got my second Anderson plug today, doing the install on Friday.
Going to run wires up the B pillar then out the hole, will have one Anderson plug screwed in just to the rear of the hole and plug in to roof lights from there.

Will post up pics when done.

The wireless control only help avoiding the part of cables throught the firewall from the cabin ..