Use cases for roof power points?

[HugoB]

I’m curious to see how people are using the roof power points in useful or creative ways.

My main use is travel / overlanding and I’ve seen plenty of lights but interested to see any other ideas out there.

How are you using them and what has worked well? Is there anything important to keep in mind when using them?

 

[parb]

The 25A outlet goes to a roof rack lightbar
On the 10A circuit I have 3 scene lights on my roof rack, left+ right and in the rear. I also power my starlink mini on the same 10A circuit

 

[TheDocAUS]

I am using them for a 40 inch lightbar and camping lights.

I also made a Deutsch DTP to cig socket adapter, so I could plug in a cig socket from the roof outlets, if I need too.

 

[Michael H.]

Here's my overhead panel switches …

 

[Baron von Teuchter]

Just a Lazer 80W LED on the back (running from 10 circuit) to help with reversing.

 

[Andrew Kilby]

These lights are really for caravans. The brackets are made to clamp together and squeeze onto the Rhino Roof Rack backbone. work brilliantly and look like OEM equipment

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Just a Lazer 80W LED on the back (running from 10 circuit) to help with reversing.

Got any pics of where you mounted this? I'm looking for a similar solution. Thx

 

[Baron von Teuchter]

Got any pics of where you mounted this? I'm looking for a similar solution. Thx

Sure

 

[Tenac]

Where does EXT2 run too?? I know 5 is under hood, 1&3 are roof.

 

[Weatherman]

Sure

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link to light mount?

 

[Baron von Teuchter]

Amazon

Amazon.co.uk

 

[Ovrland Bill]

Here's my overhead panel switches …

What is the “Reverse Alarm” (EXT 1 Switch)? (I am not very good at reversing!)

 

[Michael H.]

What is the “Reverse Alarm” (EXT 1 Switch)? (I am not very good at reversing!)

Sometimes called a Reverse Squawker, designed to warn people that you are reversing. Usually wired in to the reversing lights, but I prefer to engage only when necessary, such as when there are lots of pedestrians about. This model adjusts the volume depending on background noise (louder in noisy environments).

Reverse Squawker Alarm – Smart Version - VHEDIA

Vhedia's Smart Reverse Squawker Alarm allows you to warn others when you are reversing and is a requirement on most sites and industrial vehicles and equipment.

vhedia.com.au

 

[parb]

I made a splitter for a power port. Just in case I need it..
One male plug goes into a power port (I'm thinking mostly on the roof) and 5 inches of wire later and I have two female DTP plugs. Real handy to have in my tool box IMHO.

 

[TK42one]

The 25A outlet goes to a roof rack lightbar
On the 10A circuit I have 3 scene lights on my roof rack, left+ right and in the rear. I also power my starlink mini on the same 10A circuit

Are you switching between the two? e.g. all plugged in but each has a switch on it? I've been looking for a switch so that I can turn off lights while running starlink.

 

[Ragman]

I used it as the power point for my rear chase light. Was super easy once I picked up the proper crimping tool and some plugs.

 

[Nadir5]

I ran my UHF radio's co-ax through the forward driver's side power grommet. Using the DVA Mechanics cable to power a Starling Mini out of the same location. Haven't decided if I'm going to re-route the weBoost antenna co-ax through the rear driver's side grommet (currently just routed through the small back door).