Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing

cattlegrid · 19-08-2006, 17:30

Hey all,

yeah, I got a canopy, lol
( OK, I needed it for carting stuff securely, that won't fit under a tonneau or hard lid )

But wait...How did ya mount ya lights on the canopy ?

When I say lights, I mean like bull lights, not clearance lights, cos they're an easy job

Maybe Woohaha, or PursuitUteLee, can help.

Was thinkin of two ways, either a Rhino Rack, and mount to it,
or two bits of checker plate, to sandwich the canopy, and bolt the lights straight into it.
If I get it right, I can also put in a tray or rack, up high, inside, on the same anchor points, for stuff like a DVD screen etc.

Watcha reckon? Or is there a betterer way?

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Dazza_XL · 19-08-2006, 18:16

Having a look at this shot, they seem to be bolted thru the canopy.
But ask Josh, he will explain better no doubt.

Cheers

gedabout · 19-08-2006, 18:40

ive got my driving lights mounted on a ski bar across roof. no drill holes too leak and can be easily removed

Random181 · 19-08-2006, 19:45

Ive got mine mounted on a roofrack, piece of angle connected to the roofrack

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Orbit · 19-08-2006, 21:22

the checkerplate idea might be the go....but be warned with teh roof rack that you will more then likly get vibrations with just one rack.

cattlegrid · 19-08-2006, 22:15

yeah, ta for info ideas ppl,
could do a double rack to get it rigid, off the roof, but...there aint no gutter rails on a VS, ...soooo....looks like I might go with checker plate, or smooth plate, straight on the canopy, ...ahh decisions, lol

Random181 · 19-08-2006, 22:21

ive got 4 on just one rack, theres no vibration or anything. its a rhino rack i think, strong guttermount.

Orbit · 19-08-2006, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by cattlegrid

there aint no gutter rails on a VS...

you don't need gutters....rhino make a gutterless roof rack...

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Random181 · 19-08-2006, 22:41

I know. was just saying tho, that i dont get vibration with just one roof rack, so its definitely a do-able option.

Orbit · 19-08-2006, 22:43

yeah the problem with the gutterless is you can't do them up tight enough to get rid of the rock in them...they do do a rack that is more "fixed" to the roof that would be idea though...all that is left when you take it off is a small black panel.

cattlegrid · 19-08-2006, 23:26

hhmm, yep, yep,....still considering, lol

19-08-2006, 17:30	#1
cattlegrid Status: April 2006 Best Circle Work Photo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Based "cruise mode", but wherever my swag is Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 38	Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing Hey all, yeah, I got a canopy, lol ( OK, I needed it for carting stuff securely, that won't fit under a tonneau or hard lid ) But wait...How did ya mount ya lights on the canopy ? When I say lights, I mean like bull lights, not clearance lights, cos they're an easy job Maybe Woohaha, or PursuitUteLee, can help. Was thinkin of two ways, either a Rhino Rack, and mount to it, or two bits of checker plate, to sandwich the canopy, and bolt the lights straight into it. If I get it right, I can also put in a tray or rack, up high, inside, on the same anchor points, for stuff like a DVD screen etc. Watcha reckon? Or is there a betterer way? __________________ " If You Can't See My Mirrors - they're probably somewhere on Parramatta Road "

19-08-2006, 18:16	#2
Dazza_XL Status: Admin/Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Queensland. Posts: 1,873 Rep Power: 10	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing *Having a look at this shot, they seem to be bolted thru the canopy.* *But ask Josh, he will explain better no doubt.* *Cheers* __________________ Read the Site Rules lately?

19-08-2006, 18:40	#3
gedabout Status: Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: markwood vic Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing ive got my driving lights mounted on a ski bar across roof. no drill holes too leak and can be easily removed

19-08-2006, 19:45	#4
Random181 Status: September 2006 Best 4x4 Ute! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,206 Rep Power: 7	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing Ive got mine mounted on a roofrack, piece of angle connected to the roofrack __________________ Sellaxxar- Level 70 Undead Holy Priest- 1441 Unbuffed heals. Jubei'Thos - Cheese Addicts Anonymous (I know this means nothing to any of you but I'm proud).

19-08-2006, 21:22	#5
Orbit Status: Feral Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 78 Rep Power: 4	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing the checkerplate idea might be the go....but be warned with teh roof rack that you will more then likly get vibrations with just one rack.

19-08-2006, 22:15	#6
cattlegrid Status: April 2006 Best Circle Work Photo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Based "cruise mode", but wherever my swag is Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 38	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing yeah, ta for info ideas ppl, could do a double rack to get it rigid, off the roof, but...there aint no gutter rails on a VS, ...soooo....looks like I might go with checker plate, or smooth plate, straight on the canopy, ...ahh decisions, lol __________________ " If You Can't See My Mirrors - they're probably somewhere on Parramatta Road "

19-08-2006, 22:21	#7
Random181 Status: September 2006 Best 4x4 Ute! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,206 Rep Power: 7	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing ive got 4 on just one rack, theres no vibration or anything. its a rhino rack i think, strong guttermount. __________________ Sellaxxar- Level 70 Undead Holy Priest- 1441 Unbuffed heals. Jubei'Thos - Cheese Addicts Anonymous (I know this means nothing to any of you but I'm proud).

19-08-2006, 22:41	#9
Random181 Status: September 2006 Best 4x4 Ute! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,206 Rep Power: 7	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing I know. was just saying tho, that i dont get vibration with just one roof rack, so its definitely a do-able option. __________________ Sellaxxar- Level 70 Undead Holy Priest- 1441 Unbuffed heals. Jubei'Thos - Cheese Addicts Anonymous (I know this means nothing to any of you but I'm proud).

19-08-2006, 22:43	#10
Orbit Status: Feral Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 78 Rep Power: 4	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing yeah the problem with the gutterless is you can't do them up tight enough to get rid of the rock in them...they do do a rack that is more "fixed" to the roof that would be idea though...all that is left when you take it off is a small black panel.

19-08-2006, 23:26	#11
cattlegrid Status: April 2006 Best Circle Work Photo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Based "cruise mode", but wherever my swag is Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 38	Re: Canopy Lights - mounting or fixing hhmm, yep, yep,....still considering, lol __________________ " If You Can't See My Mirrors - they're probably somewhere on Parramatta Road "

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