Light Bar Mounted on Canopy

[Gbt]

I am considering mounting an LED light bar onto my canopy. I am interested in ideas of how to fix it to the canopy, how hot the lights get and how much of a gap I need to make sure it does not burn anything (if LED's get hot - I assume they do), and how high off the canopy it needs to be so the roof does not block too much light. I have a king cab ute so it shouldnt be affected as much as a double cab.... but really I imagine that doesnt make too much difference.

Any info from people who have mounted them on canopies and sports bars would be appreciated.

 

[silvernavman]

Silicone strip on the glass then lay led strip on to it. The glue on the back of the strip will get hot and will come off without silicone.

 

[mike1303]

I think he means to the top of the canopy?
On the outside, with a proper light bar

 

[04HUG]

G'day

Maximum height = Line of sight from, Top of light bar to front of roof without seeing Bonnet/Bull Bar. This will get light close to the front of the vehicle without direct reflection off the front of the vehicle.

 

[silvernavman]

Haha. Read it whilst watering the garden... My error! Sorry

 

[Gbt]

Ha ha, yeah sorry. On top, with a decent light bar. I am impressed you read the forum while watering the garden though. I have seen and read about them mounted on sports bars and was figuring that it would be about the same height. I was just concerned about the strength of the canopy and the heat from the light.