Lightforce Lamp and Roof Rack?

[karlbird]

One thing that never ceases to amaze is the creativity and skill of fellow shooters on SD. It has saved me many brain cells in the past, and I am hoping it will gaain with an issue I am trying to solve.

The Lightforce suction mounted lamp mount is very pricey, and the roof mounted t-bar is not an option as I don't want to drill through my car. I have a couple of lightforce lamps, both a scope mounted and a handheld one. I have an x-trail with the big sunroof and a roof bar that runs above the drivers/passenegrs head.

Has anyone made/invented/modified anything that would allow the roof bar to act a as a lamp mount? If so, pictures would be greatly appreciated.

 

[jimo]

I have a roof mount t-bar fixed in a piece of plywood which clamps in place when the sun roof is open. Its not completely water proof but its on an old truck so I'm not worried about a few drips. The lamp is a scope mount lightforce with a bracket made to fit it the t-bar stud. I think some hand held ones come ready threaded in the handle.
If my explanation makes no sense at all I'll try to sort out a few pictures tomorrow.

Jim

 

[karlbird]

Jim,

A photo would be helpful, I think I am with you though. I'm more wanting to be able to mount to the bars, as I have some wierd roof rails on it that mean I need height on the lamp.

 

[jimo]

Here is the photo for what its worth. I've tried to show one of the clamps that hold it in place. The gaffer tape is to protect the roof lining. I had a bodged bracket on a plank before but it didn't give 180 degree swivel and left the roof open. I recon the "T" bar is well worth the money. If you need extra height could you not just extend the bracket on the end of the handle?

 

[bobjs]

I done the same thing as jimo,

I replicated the sunroof glass with thin alloy and plastic stuff (I still have it) but its fir a vitara, it worked a treat I only wish I had a sunroof in this vitara as I would do the same thing,

Regards and I wish you well,

Bob

 

[karlbird]

Thanks guys. Not sure I can do something like this, my sunroof is double size. I might have to invest in the suction mounted arm, but I really don't want to!

 

[mudlark]

Not sure this'll help. I got the suction things they use to lift glass, cut it in half then put a bit dowel / brush shaft in it. A cluson light clamp on light then it all gets fitted to windscreen.

 

[karlbird]

Umm... Sounds interesting. I'll look in to this. Thanks.