Running Wiring From the Roof Rack to the Interior?

[Topher]

Hi Ben,

I'm not talking about all lights on the rack going on at once. I will have separate switching for two up front, one on each side, one in the rear, etc. so I need several wires coming down. Additionally antenna coax needs to be run down. Thanks for the idea though. : )

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[Lakelife36]

Hi Ben,

I'm not talking about all lights on the rack going on at once. I will have separate switching for two up front, one on each side, one in the rear, etc. so I need several wires coming down. Additionally antenna coax needs to be run down. Thanks for the idea though. : )

Hey Chris you bet, that's why I was spitballing using it as a master power source that feeds a switch bank on the roof rack. You'd need some kind of remote control for the switches unless you were.okay with only toggling individuals ones while outside the vehicle.
I forgot about the co-axes though

 

[Topher]

Have you considered running the one wire as a master power source and then using a remote or other toggle to switch the individual lights on and off? I believe that the heaviest relay is 25A - what's the draw of all the lights you are thinking of?

I was hoping to use the auxiliary switches so I would need to bring down six wires. I'm not sure of the draw yet. I'm just thinking about it now.

 

[Scumby]

I plan to mount one antenna to the spare tire area, and a second antenna to the front trail sight.

 

[Kameronatm]

I am trying to run wires to perimeter lights on the roof rack and I don’t want to drill holes. I have them going in between the panels but it leaks slightly. I ordered more foam gasket material to try to seal it. Anyone else have any ideas?

 

[Topher]

I am trying to run wires to perimeter lights on the roof rack and I don’t want to drill holes. I have them going in between the panels but it leaks slightly. I ordered more foam gasket material to try to seal it. Anyone else have any ideas?

I, of course, don't have my Bronco yet. However, My thoughts are similar, running wires for perimeter lights and coax for antennas mounted on the roof rack. My thoughts are to purchase a rack that has supports extending from the rack down to the rear bumper. The idea would be to bundle all the wires into a loom and run it down next to the support on the driver's side. Then wrap it under the body. I could then either run the wires to the engine bay. Or enter the vehicle by drilling a hole. That hole would be less subject to water infiltration since it will be under the truck.

 

[TavisB]

Watching to see what you all come up with. I want to run a solar panel, maybe some lights, and a GMRS antenna on a rack and really don't want to drill (too many) holes in the top.

 

[SwampCactus]

I was thinking about this same thing lately.

Anyone have any progress with it?

 

[grayshadow]

I am trying to run wires to perimeter lights on the roof rack and I don’t want to drill holes. I have them going in between the panels but it leaks slightly. I ordered more foam gasket material to try to seal it. Anyone else have any ideas?

You can see my perimeter lights.

 

[Kameronatm]

You can see my perimeter lights.

How did you do it? Drill ?

 

[grayshadow]

I did drill a small hole into the origin

How did you do it? Drill ?

al rack to run my down into so wiring is hidden except for about two inches

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