Roof Rack Wire Routing (2 Viewers)

[jakemccurdy]

How have you guys routed the wires for your roof rack electrical accessories? I'm getting ready to build harnesses for camp lights around the corners of my rack and I'd really rather not route through the cab and spit out the back only to extend the run all the way to the front of the cab again for the front lights. Anyone routed up the windshield without a snorkel? I can come out through the cowl seal behind the hood but I'm not sure how I can secure the harness to the pillar

 

[Acrad]

I've seen some install the wiring under the black trims pieces on sides of windshield.

 

[jakemccurdy]

I've seen some install the wiring under the black trims pieces on sides of windshield.

You don’t remember the member do you? My searches didn’t come up with anything.

 

[jakemccurdy]

Actually just found this windshield add on moulding - https://amzn.to/3NCnk4r

Should work perfect, heat build up might be a bit of an issue but Im using 12awg for 4 led pods so works for my application.

 

[Acrad]

I think it was someone on CL or GXOR years back... Let me see if I can find rig.

 

[Acrad]

Example on Prinsu rack install for light bar at 8:44

 

[jakemccurdy]

Example on Prinsu rack install for light bar at 8:44

Thanks!

 

[Thealmightyme]

My lights are mounted on my rack. Wiring runs into the rear hatch area. It's a fairly clean install.

My concern with running wiring down the windshield, if on the outside, wind buffeting might cause wiring to come loose. If running through a front door jamb, chances of leaks and paint damage would turn me off.

 

[r2m]

How have you guys routed the wires for your roof rack electrical accessories? I'm getting ready to build harnesses for camp lights around the corners of my rack and I'd really rather not route through the cab and spit out the back only to extend the run all the way to the front of the cab again for the front lights. Anyone routed up the windshield without a snorkel? I can come out through the cowl seal behind the hood but I'm not sure how I can secure the harness to the pillar

Drill LOT's of holes in your roof!!!
(just kidding...)
The wires from my rack run down the passenger side of windshield, stuffed in that recess, behind the "A" pillar and then smoothed over with silicone.
The guys who did my rack did a nice job. I'll see if I can take some photos.

 

[r2m]

Not sure if these help.

 

[AZToyotaholic]

My lights are mounted on my rack. Wiring runs into the rear hatch area. It's a fairly clean install.

My concern with running wiring down the windshield, if on the outside, wind buffeting might cause wiring to come loose. If running through a front door jamb, chances of leaks and paint damage would turn me off.

Do you have any pics? My fuse block is in rear and I’d like to run wiring through rear hatch. Thanks!

 

[Washingtontaco]

See post #299

Builds - 2018 Premium 460 build

I think the underfill was partially my fault from when I added the tray cooler. Cool... so much easier using an OBD tool like that. Fairly substantial factory under-fill I think mine was down around 6 ounces I think that was partially my fault from when I added the trany cooler.

forum.ih8mud.com

Down the back door jamb, behind the notched taillight housing, ran along the frame to the sPOD source under the hood.

 

[Washingtontaco]

Builds - 2018 Premium 460 build

Is Kaon offering those interior shelves/pockets now or is that from another vendor? Its all Kaon products.

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And again on post #766

 

[AZToyotaholic]

See post #299

Builds - 2018 Premium 460 build

I think the underfill was partially my fault from when I added the tray cooler. Cool... so much easier using an OBD tool like that. Fairly substantial factory under-fill I think mine was down around 6 ounces I think that was partially my fault from when I added the trany cooler.

forum.ih8mud.com

Down the back door jamb, behind the notched taillight housing, ran along the frame to the sPOD source under the hood.

Looks great. TY!

 

[THEOZMAN]

if you are only running 2 wires for a front lightbar, tucking in the window grove works alright.
I ran 6 circuits to my roof for front, ditch, each side, and rear lights. plus a circuit for amber accent lights. the KC lights wire hider is awesome I have 1 on each side of the windshield.

 

[Thealmightyme]

Do you have any pics? My fuse block is in rear and I’d like to run wiring through rear hatch. Thanks!

Sorry to take so long replying to you.

I don't have pics currently. My GX is covered in mud, it's dark, and freaking cold outside (28 degrees on Phoenix! WTF?!) so I'm not taking photos tonight. However the description in post #12 is how my wiring is installed.