P500 Roof/Light Issue Solved

[Duckiller]

So, the last major upgrade on the list was a roof. My issue was deciding how it was going to work with the light bar I have mounted on the roll bar. Thought I was going to go with a soft top as it seemed to be the only way to avoid getting in the way of the lights.

Then I randomly found myself back at the dealer with two friends both who bought new p5's. Through that transaction they gave me dealer cost on the Honda hard roof and yet one more project. The roof did not hit the lights but the front covered the beam. After an evening of thought the idea was created. I used the existing mounts, used some 1/2" SCH40 PVC to make spacers from the roof to the mounts, drilled holes in the new roof, and mounted the lights. Having them hard mounted to the bar makes them rock solid with no vibration. I'm pretty happy with the way it came out.

 

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[AlR]

Hey: so just attaching the bar to the plastic of the roof wouldn't be secure enough? I'm going to be attaching a 32" bar to the roof pretty quick.
Al

 

[Duckiller]

Hey: so just attaching the bar to the plastic of the roof wouldn't be secure enough? I'm going to be attaching a 32" bar to the roof pretty quick.
Al

It might be but I had the brackets (actually stripped one of the bolts so getting them off would have been a pain anyway) and being mounted that solid keeps them from vibrating with the engine. Super solid and those mounts are only $14 off Amazon.

 

[solrus]

This is the way to mount on the roof, I did the same way and already tested , rock solid, no issues when the light grabs branches driving in the forest.

 

[Duckiller]

This is the way to mount on the roof, I did the same way and already tested , rock solid, no issues when the light grabs branches driving in the forest.

And the light bars are so cheap now I dont care it I ruin one.

 

[Duckiller]

Just finished the electrical, new switch for the light, and a volt gauge to fill the hole where the old switch was. Done.......for now.

 

[FuzzyGrub]

Just finished the electrical, new switch for the light, and a volt gauge to fill the hole where the old switch was. Done.......for now.

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My ram mount hasn't arrived yet, but think I see where I'm going to mount it to.

 

[Duckiller]

My ram mount hasn't arrived yet, but think I see where I'm going to mount it to.

Just a heads up, it vibrates pretty bad right there. Might want to look for a more solid spot. Look cool there though!

 

[FuzzyGrub]

Just a heads up, it vibrates pretty bad right there. Might want to look for a more solid spot. Look cool there though!

Thx for that heads up. My guess is that most of the dash will have the same vibration. If so, will try to come up with some sort of isolation.

 

[Duckiller]

Thx for that heads up. My guess is that most of the dash will have the same vibration. If so, will try to come up with some sort of isolation.

I wish I had put it on top of the steering column. I am working on making a more solid backing plate to see if that helps.

 

[trigger]

I wish I had put it on top of the steering column. I am working on making a more solid backing plate to see if that helps.

I put mine right above where you have your switches. That way the copilot can see it too.

 

[Duckiller]

I put mine right above where you have your switches. That way the copilot can see it too.

I don't like other people pushing my buttons ;-) Actually the original mount head is for my Garmin. I just bought the other X mount for cruising around making access to the music easier.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Just a heads up, it vibrates pretty bad right there. Might want to look for a more solid spot. Look cool there though!

Is there a good spot for mounting a RAM and a camera? My camera vibrates everywhere because I'm still too cheap to get a GoPro.

 

[Duckiller]

Is there a good spot for mounting a RAM and a camera? My camera vibrates everywhere because I'm still too cheap to get a GoPro.

Your guess is as good as mine.

 

[AlR]

I decided to keep everything off the hard roof. I'll want to remove it from time to time and that's easier with no lights attached.


I put the 32" light bar on the top of the front bumper. It's pipe-clamped on 'cuz I hate drilling through the steel.


I put front angle cube LEDs on the front posts. They are really handy for tight manouvering in the bush.


And finally, rear facing cube LEDs, pipe clamped on.


Got a pre-made switch panel from Amazon; shipped in direct from China in a week. It's actually not bad... aluminum plate and standard size switches, plus an extra 12V socket & two USB plugs.


To protect the underside of the switch panel from road grime flinging up from the front tires, I zip-tied in a piece of PVC flooring to cover that opening in the top of the wheel well.
Al

 

[Montecresto]

I decided to keep everything off the hard roof. I'll want to remove it from time to time and that's easier with no lights attached.

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I put the 32" light bar on the top of the front bumper. It's pipe-clamped on 'cuz I hate drilling through the steel.

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I put front angle cube LEDs on the front posts. They are really handy for tight manouvering in the bush.

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And finally, rear facing cube LEDs, pipe clamped on.

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Got a pre-made switch panel from Amazon; shipped in direct from China in a week. It's actually not bad... aluminum plate and standard size switches, plus an extra 12V socket & two USB plugs.

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To protect the underside of the switch panel from road grime flinging up from the front tires, I zip-tied in a piece of PVC flooring to cover that opening in the top of the wheel well.
Al

I think you made a good choice.