External? As in outside of, but still powered by the car? Trailer hitch harness...

 

Ideally self contained like goal zero battery or similar so doesn't have to be connected to car power.

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So you want to bolt a flash light to the roof rack?

 

That'd be great if it could be connected to OEM roof rail and be pretty bright. Looking at some overland trails in north GA. Be good to have some additional light and then be able to remove.

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everything could go in / on a aftermarket roof basket or rack, instead of the factory cross bars.

 

If possible looking for bolt on light bar to the rail with it's own power or can have external power attached. Not looking to connect to car power. And looking to remove when not in use. Thanks a ton.

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You could attach a few magnets to the bottom of a solar panel frame that would secure to the roof?

 

I guess I'm struggling to find a light bar that attaches to the OEM roof rails.

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I had though about this too. I think an easy mounting solution is to pick up a set of the factory roof bar clamps for attaching other cargo accessories. An LED light bar should attach to that easily.

My idea for power was to use flat wire and drop it down the back of the sunroof to a 12V power plug. It will proably not be 100% watertight if it rains.

 

Seems like a pretty good idea as long as the power source would last as long as you need it to. Then easily removable to avoid theft or vandalism for normal day-to-day driving.

 

I think it would be best to think of using the car's power supply to make enough light like a traditional light bar,.... but making it quick disconnect when not in use.

I would think there are existing solutions that are magnetic, or clamp, or bolt on. fancy painters masking tape the wires down.
So as to put it on in 15 minutes and then be able to take it all off and park it in 10 minutes.

But I think running a off road light without the car battery, will only last a few minutes,...when you really want it or need it.

 

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From past experience with light bars on Jeep roofs, I found that light tended to reflect off the hood and distort your night vision on trails. For me, light bars for off road are better placed below the hood line and give you better trail visibility.


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From past experience with light bars on Jeep roofs, I found that light tended to reflect off the hood and distort your night vision on trails. For me, light bars for off road are better placed below the hood line and give you better trail visibility.

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Excellent point. Are these light bars better than the early headache bars? As in, do the LEDs have a defining pattern? Or, are they just super bright?

 

LP adventure has some mounting kits that fit underneath the hood and and sit right where the hood meets the windshield.

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i constantly change out my roofbox w a roof basket etc so didnt want to go w anything permanent up top
unfortunately,doesnt run off external power but just thought id throw that option out at you too.

 

That's a good idea!!! Any recommended lights for these little mounts? They look pretty out of the way and lights could disconnect pretty quickly.

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If possible I'm looking for a light bar solution to attach temporarily to roof rails and run off of external power.
Looking for temporary solution that I I can bolt on and take off to roof rails

The light bar should be bolted securely to the roof rails to slow down theft and more importantly not create a hazard on the road. Best to have switched & fused12V power for the light bar. I’ve installed relay switch boxes in the engine compartment to safely power auxiliary lights and other 12V accessories.

 

The light bar should be bolted securely to the roof rails to slow down theft and more importantly not create a hazard on the road.

Being easily removable and only using them in off-road situations would solve both of those. I kind of like the idea.

 

I have an amber warning light attached the rear rail, and an LED light bar in front of the front rail, attached to the car using magnets. So far its stayed put at highway speeds and an 81 mph wind gust last year. Both hard wired to a dedicated fuse panel that powers all my extra junk like 2 way radio, scanner, weather sensors and extra fog lights.

 

I have an amber warning light attached the rear rail, and an LED light bar in front of the front rail, attached to the car using magnets. So far its stayed put at highway speeds and an 81 mph wind gust last year. Both hard wired to a dedicated fuse panel that powers all my extra junk like 2 way radio, scanner, weather sensors and extra fog lights. View attachment 486316

What's that little bar and light setup on the front? That looks like a modular option. Thanks again.

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Or you can matte out your hood. Hmm...

 

I think most of the off road world has gone to low light bars and the ditch lights at the top corners of the hood near the windshield. A friend of mine has a TRD Pro 4 Runner with low light, ditch lights, and a few extra on top but rarely used the top ones unless he is setting up camp. (Then he is working something near daylight)

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