Dang thank you for that. I should have thought of that, but it just didn't come to mind. I am gonna have to hit Home Depot and get a few spools of 12ga braided wire like they use on 110v.Don't forget, the longer the wire, the heavier the gage you need.
dont use 110 wire on 12v projects...
Thank you so much for that chart/info. I am gonna have to go thicker than I thought. Just so you guys don't think I'm a total hack, my first two projects used existing wiring harnesses so this wasn't an issue there. This third bar, however, came with none. But hey, $50 for a 70" Federal Jetstream project was something I couldn't pass up, wires or not. I am holding off on posting the project until I finish....hopefully next week.
Well it will be continued. Gonna make my own flatbed for the back. I am just worried a new set of drive tires will cost me more than I paid for the truck.What's the rest of the story?
The plan is a fixed bed with a headache rack I will custom make. I don't want the light bar on the cab because if I break down and open my own hood my lights will be pointed at the street and moon. I am going to wing it for the ramp system. It is a good height I need to work up to, which means longer ramps that will need supports on the way up. They will probably be detachable and slide in next to the frame. I might just wait on the jetstream pics until it is mounted on the truck so I can post it properly. I'm playing with the idea of cutting a couple of 4" holes inside of the headlights and putting amber wig-wags in. With the bar mounted behind a tall extended cab like that, I want to be sure I am showing some warning lights you can see from directly in front.Hey Wolfie, would ya post some pics of the dang 70" jet stream already!!!
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On a serious note, that is quite the endeavor to undertake ya got yourself there. Will the flatbed have a headache rack? Or is the bar going on the cab?...will the bed be functional or fixed? I'd recommend machine tool wire for this project. Keep us posted and good luck with your surgery.