Roof mounted light

[beno 0]

Getting a lamp on top of my truck was wandering if anyone had a guide or pics showing where about to drill the hole, as once its done there’s no going back lol It will be a LF170 that'll be used also what did you do for wiring it up straight to the battery?

 

Thanks

 

Ben

[noddy10 411]

you can take the wire strate to the interior light and it will run via that.

 

sure you need a 52mm hole cutter, dont put it to close to the window as iv found that the beam bounces off the bonnet. hope this helps abit atb

[IanB 0]

If your going to fit a fixed lamp to the motor I'd remove the liner and make sure your not drilling through any strengtheners or wiring, then connect direct to the battery if possible.....If you don't need a fixed lamp, you can always go for the temporary roof or window mounted options...

[Guest stewie]

you can take the wire strate to the interior light and it will run via that.

 

sure you need a 52mm hole cutter, dont put it to close to the window as iv found that the beam bounces off the bonnet. hope this helps abit atb

[beno 0]

If your going to fit a fixed lamp to the motor I'd remove the liner and make sure your not drilling through any strengtheners or wiring, then connect direct to the battery if possible.....If you don't need a fixed lamp, you can always go for the temporary roof or window mounted options...

 

 

Which option do use? I looked at the support a light option goes on the window sill from lighforce seams good but never seen one in use have you ever used one?

 

Thanks

 

Ben

Edited July 6, 2010 by beno

[archiekale 427]

just bought one from solway feeders full setup very helpfull ; lightforce 170 with suction kit for l200 new shape the picture shows on a windscreen but i will use it on the roof the lamp just folds out of the way when you open youre door you get full fitting instructions for drilling the roof give them a ring hope this helps

Edited July 14, 2010 by archiekale

[IanB 0]

Yeh there not bad archie, I've still got one put aside for if I go lamping in someone elses motor, I also had a variable connector fixed for dimming it down...Mines roof mounted in the present vehicle, which is a lot easier still...

[archiekale 427]

was looking at the door mounted option at first

 

the door frames on the l200 are more arched but i have the wind deflectors fitted so would have to remove

i thought about drilling the roof but would make a big diff when selling

so went for the suction kit if you have a roof rack fitted it could be adapted very easy to fit a lightforce kit without the suction kit saveing £90

[medic1281 5]

I've got sliding roof bars on my navara, so I fabricated a bracket that bolts onto the front roof bar and the lightforce handle drops down through the sunroof. Takes less than 30 seconds to have it up and running now! It works well as it doesn't restrict the window at all and the passenger can lamp for you too. The only negative is the sunroof has to be open a couple of inches.

[murphymax 9]

Getting a lamp on top of my truck was wandering if anyone had a guide or pics showing where about to drill the hole, as once its done theres no going back lol It will be a LF170 that'll be used also what did you do for wiring it up straight to the battery?

 

Thanks

 

Ben

Hi Ben,

 

Here is mine fitted, not the best picture i know but gives you an idea.

 

 

I am in Edinburgh if your nearby you are welcome to come over and have a look.

 

ITS VERY EASY TO FIT.

 

Jimmy

Edited July 15, 2010 by murphymax