What do you use for detachable connectors?

[MtnMan]

Putting some lights on my truck, including a mag mount dual halogen mini bar. As I mentioned in another thread, I'm not using the factory power outlets; the mini bar will be wired to a switch, but I'd still like it to be removable from the vehicle.


So, what do you guys like for detachable connectors? PowerPoles? Molex? AMP style? Twist-n-tape?


( on the last one, for the humor-impaired).

 

[Torpedo]

Amp weather pack for exterior is good. Also an innovative company called neutrix (sp? or close) has offerings of all types that don't require higher dollar F crimp tool the Amp line does. Neutrix works very well with sj and sjo type (round) electrical cable available in many gauges most anywhere and makes a neat, one wire looking install..

 

[TritonBoulder47]

When I had mini bars on my '95 Tahoe (Mini Vector and 22" LFL), I used a Flat-4 Trailer plug.

 

[TX_Mark]

Amp weather pack for exterior is good. Also an innovative company called neutrix (sp? or close) has offerings of all types that don't require higher dollar F crimp tool the Amp line does. Neutrix works very well with sj and sjo type (round) electrical cable available in many gauges most anywhere and makes a neat, one wire looking install..

The neutrix connector is neat. http://www.neutrik.com/en/lighting/powercon/powercon/powercon-true1/


I usually use weather proof quick disconnects/heat shrink. but if I was gonna ever do a light bar I would prolly use some type of twist lock connection on the roof of the vehicle.

 

[Torpedo]

The neutrix connector is neat. powerCON TRUE1 - Neutrik

I usually use weather proof quick disconnects/heat shrink. but if I was gonna ever do a light bar I would prolly use some type of twist lock connection on the roof of the vehicle.

Yeah, the Neutrik line offers a mountable socket if one wanted to go that route, maybe if mounted shielded from elements... I like the clean low impact look of multi conductor sjo cable too.

 

[NPS Ranger]

When I had mini bars on my '95 Tahoe (Mini Vector and 22" LFL), I used a Flat-4 Trailer plug.

Yep it's hard to beat something that's worked well for decades. If you're only looking for a 2-conductor connector, these come with 10 gauge wires standard:


Grote Industries: Trailer Connectors (Product #82-1035)

 

[RyanZ71]

Yep it's hard to beat something that's worked well for decades. If you're only looking for a 2-conductor connector, these come with 10 gauge wires standard:
Grote Industries: Trailer Connectors (Product #82-1035)

I've seen those used more often than not for the backyard installers. And they are very durable.