ARB – BASE Rack No-Wires Kit, Provision For 6 Wires

Traditionally wiring for accessories fitted to roof racks has involved wiring going up windscreens, up out of B pillar door gaps and the like. As part of the ARB BASE Rack development ARB’s engineers have developed a wiring solution to neatly get wiring from inside the vehicle through the vehicle or canopy roof.

Two wiring kits have been developed. One kit is pre-wired with 6 wires (3 circuits) preinstalled to ensure sealed wiring. The second kit has provision for 6 wires allowing differing wiring depending on customer requirements.

Key criteria during development included:

• Sealed wiring solution for passing wires through a vehicle roof
• Seamless integration with ARB BASE Rack
• Exit grommets to fit standard 10mm (3/8”) and 13mm (1/2”) OD conduit sizes
• Free from liquid adhesives

Fitting of the wiring kits requires 2 x 7mm (0.28”) and 1 x 25mm (1.0”) holes to be drilled in the vehicle or canopy roof. The 25mm hole is suitable for Deutsch DT-02 connectors to pass through. Mount location for popular vehicles has been developed allowing for side curtain airbags and other obstructions where necessary.

Two seal types have been developed to suit different customer wiring requirements:

• Type 1 supports up to 6 x 2.2-3.2mm (0.087-0.125”) wires
• Type 2 supports up to 2 x 2.2-3.2mm (0.087-0.125”) plus 2 x 3.9-5.8mm (0.154-0.228”) wires

INCLUDES

• Rubber outer boot with 300mm sheath
• BASE Rack entry grommet
• BASE Rack exit grommet
• Direct exit grommet
• Fasteners
• Cable ties and edge clips