Teach a noob; Wiring for AUX Lights.

[OFC Ranger]

The following are wattage claims by the company, I suspect they are exaggerated for the price, but anyhow here is what I have so far...

120W 6" Pods (x2)
126W 20" Bar

Here is the 6 Gang 12V switch box I am looking at (for expansion for any future additions):

Now, I get it, now we toss in some wiring, some relays, and some fuses. My question is, should I go ahead and splurge on something like a water proof stand alone fuse box to put under the hood? Same for a multi-relay box? I can find plenty of how-to videos online, but sort of wanting some feedback on having all the components on hand that will be needed.

Edit: Correction, this particular product has a fuse system (40a per circuit board) - so I think all I have to do is add some relays?

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[OFC Ranger]

Yea I'm looking at them but we are talking $200 plug and play system or under $100 if I learn to wire it the old fashion way. hmm

 

[Murph]

Yea I'm looking at them but we are talking $200 plug and play system or under $100 if I learn to wire it the old fashion way. hmm

I want that Trigger kit, too. But I agree with your "old fashion way" of thinking. I'm concerned, taking the easy way, will cost me in durability later on. BUT....I'm probably gonna do the Trigger 6 shooter! LOL I want my lights to be able to strobe. I've already messed w/ an R.I. 3amp flasher and I just don't have to guts, and I'm worried, I'd cause an ugly install.

 

[Charley]

When i was determining what to do, I considered that the difficulty and the pain the arse of wiring through the firewall more than I cared to deal with.
My Trigger 4 has set on top of the battery with those little velcro dots holding it in place as I have wandered and bounced, yeah hit some pretty rough roads, across America the past 6 weeks.
Paid for the convenience and glad I did.

 

[OFC Ranger]

When i was determining what to do, I considered that the difficulty and the pain the arse of wiring through the firewall more than I cared to deal with.
My Trigger 4 has set on top of the battery with those little velcro dots holding it in place as I have wandered and bounced, yeah hit some pretty rough roads, across America the past 6 weeks.
Paid for the convenience and glad I did.

Oh Im going to buy one, eventually. I have lots of stop gap purchases right now. At the same time I wanted to dip my toe into electrical wiring just to have an understanding.

 

[egilbe]

I looked at the trigger 4, but then they jumped up in price and I said screw it. I'll build my own fused relay block. Almost done with buying parts for it. I'll probably just do what Sid did and place it on top of the battery, I'm still in the planning stages.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Oh nice. I am all for DIY. That sense of accomplishment when its done, works, and looks clean is a great feeling.

 

[Edd]

Ok, I am confused. Where does the white wire hook to in this video?

 

[egilbe]

Ok, I am confused. Where does the white wire hook to in this video?

I think adds a connector and he loops it out of the way. I think it's stuck to the top of the relay, if that's what you're talking about.

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