Work light on roof grab bar

[parb]

Anyone has a recommendation for a decent led light to mount either on the roof rack or the roof grab bar?

I don't want to mount a small light bar typically used as a forward spotlight, I need think they are much too strong. Ideally I seek something that can be dimmed or something that isn't super bright or high wattage.

I've been looking but haven't found anything so far. I'd use it at camp and as a work light. A dimmable light would be awesome, I would even hook up a control box that can dim just for the moments when I need dimming but I don't know if something like that exists for 12v lighting the way it exists for my 110v house led bulbs.

 

[Ovrland Bill]

Anyone has a recommendation for a decent led light to mount either on the roof rack or the roof grab bar?

I don't want to mount a small light bar typically used as a forward spotlight, I need think they are much too strong. Ideally I seek something that can be dimmed or something that isn't super bright or high wattage.

I've been looking but haven't found anything so far. I'd use it at camp and as a work light. A dimmable light would be awesome, I would even hook up a control box that can dim just for the moments when I need dimming but I don't know if something like that exists for 12v lighting the way it exists for my 110v house led bulbs.

I have added a pair or ARB “Base” lights that draw 0.9 watts each (fixed intensity).They are wired to the rooftop power outlets with DTP connectors.

 

[Grenji]

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I have added a pair or ARB “Base” lights that draw 0.9 watts each (fixed intensity).They are wired to the rooftop power outlets with DTP connectors.

Bummed. I did the same and purchased a Fieldmaster that the order was abandoned like the OP. Didn’t even think of how useful this would be. I don’t think it has power as I don’t have the second battery and upgraded audio. Love my truck either way and I’m sure I’ll find another option.

 

[Krabby]

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I have added a pair or ARB “Base” lights that draw 0.9 watts each (fixed intensity).They are wired to the rooftop power outlets with DTP connectors.

Was it literally plug and play?

 

[TheDocAUS]

Was it literally plug and play?

Most work lights come with wire ends and you need to add the DTP plug. Which is easy if you have the DTP crimper and spare pins/sockets (as the DTP plug comes with the rooftop outlets). Then you plug and play.

A list of Australian suppliers of work lights is here. Lightforce and STEDI I think can be sourced in the US. The Teralume strip light is really good , and I have seen it marketed under different names, but I do not know any US suppliers.

 

[QRgren]

Running S2s. Had to add the DTP but was fairly easy with the correct crimping tool.

 

[Bruce]

I have stedi 12 inch floods that I'm adding to either side once I have a chance. Just made the DTP harnesses the other night.

 

[LWA55DAL]

This is what I went with on the roof line. I am going to be mounting them to the Leitner 3/4 rack that is in route now.

FWIW - the ARB light and the KC lights look virtually identical.

https://www.kchilites.com/2-c-series-c2-led-area-flood-light-system-328.html?utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=PMX.Lighting&utm_content=&audience=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1K-zBhBIEiwAWeCOF0Ch82VKQrFbvkURrHIKZ93JTFzhbDO8f6MJr9oJcKic2xdOcsLqFxoCj2cQAvD_BwE

 

[LWA55DAL]

I also plan on doing the Baja Design S2’s for the chase lights on the rear of the vehicle. I ordered the mounting brackets for the roof and the chase lights from Leitner Design. They have a specific collections of items for the Grenadier.
https://www.leitnerdesigns.com/collections/the-grenadier-collection

 

[Tom109]

Stedi cube light on my custom bracket. I needed to stay fully below the rack and still clear the door. Stainless bracket mounts to both top & bottom of the rack, rock solid and gets the job done.

I bought a Stedi harness, shortened it, replaced a DT with a DTP, then it was plug and play.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Narva also has suitable work lights. Narva and STEDI (plus others) are now owned by NAPA.

 

[Clark Kent]

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I have added a pair or ARB “Base” lights that draw 0.9 watts each (fixed intensity).They are wired to the rooftop power outlets with DTP connectors.

Another vote for the ARB base rack lights. I posted about them here and added some night pictures a few posts later.
The included DT plugs need to be swapped to DTP to match the roof outlets.

 

[Ovrland Bill]

Another vote for the ARB base rack lights. I posted about them here and added some night pictures a few posts later.
The included DT plugs need to be swapped to DTP to match the roof outlets.

Thank You, Clark, for your original post that guided me to this solution!

 

[Ovrland Bill]

Was it literally plug and play?

No, not at all. The first set of the needed DTP replacement plugs were of the ‘solid barrel’ type. Neither I nor my auto-electrical technician wanted to spend several hundred dollars for the specialized heavy duty crimping tool that would be needed for this one job and so I sourced lighter weight ‘open barrel’ connectors that were more easily fitted.

 

[Bruce]

No, not at all. The first set of the needed DTP replacement plugs were of the ‘solid barrel’ type. Neither I nor my auto-electrical technician wanted to spend several hundred dollars for the specialized heavy duty crimping tool that would be needed for this one job and so I sourced lighter weight ‘open barrel’ connectors that were more easily fitted.

Iwiss iwd12. Around 30 bucks.
iCrimp Closed Barrel Crimper 4 Way Indent,8 Impression Type for Deutsch Solid Contacts gage 12 (IWD-12)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V1V6HJ4/?tag=globalgrena0b-20

 

[QRgren]

Iwiss iwd12. Around 30 bucks.
iCrimp Closed Barrel Crimper 4 Way Indent,8 Impression Type for Deutsch Solid Contacts gage 12 (IWD-12)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V1V6HJ4/?tag=globalgrena0b-20

used the same thing - no issues

 

[Lemon35]

Most work lights come with wire ends and you need to add the DTP plug. Which is easy if you have the DTP crimper and spare pins/sockets (as the DTP plug comes with the rooftop outlets). Then you plug and play.

A list of Australian suppliers of work lights is here. Lightforce and STEDI I think can be sourced in the US. The Teralume strip light is really good , and I have seen it marketed under different names, but I do not know any US suppliers.

Scrolled a couple of these threads on work lights. Has anyone posted pictures of these LED strips in use showing the light projection at camp? curious how the performance compares to the work lights

 

[Bruce]

Even though it says it's for DTP 12 gauge connectors I've slid it up to tighten it and it makes a solid DT connection as well.

Scrolled a couple of these threads on work lights. Has anyone posted pictures of these LED strips in use showing the light projection at camp? curious how the performance compares to the work lights

I hadn't seen pics either, which is why I chose the larger 12" bars. I'll be able to post pics in the next several days. Working a lot so it'll be urban, but I live on a dark enough street to get an idea.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Scrolled a couple of these threads on work lights. Has anyone posted pictures of these LED strips in use showing the light projection at camp? curious how the performance compares to the work lights

Daylight only shots on the forum here. I think the Teralume website has night shots. Adjustable light output, and they look pretty bright in the daylight.

 

[grenadierboy]

Stedi cube light on my custom bracket. I needed to stay fully below the rack and still clear the door. Stainless bracket mounts to both top & bottom of the rack, rock solid and gets the job done.

I bought a Stedi harness, shortened it, replaced a DT with a DTP, then it was plug and play.

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+1 for Stedi Cube.

I have one each side, bolted to bottom of Front Runner rack such that I can swivel them.

Very happy with spread & power of the light, esp. during camping.