I'm having a hard time finding a good source to power up a CB I want to install and I'd like to install a set of 55w driving lights that will be used for lighting up the bed of 2008 Ranger and to provide a little extra light backing up when it's needed. The lights will be mounted up high on my Back Rack.

I would also like to permenitly install a CB, now the hot wire (fused) is coming off the battery.

I will be using a relay for the lights. Where is the best place to connect the hot wire needed for the CB, and the hot wires for the lights and relay?

Dan

 

I would run both to the battery its safer and you know the wire size all the way to the power source.

 

Where is the best place to get power for the relay?

 

I have my hellas taped into a wire under the dash that I tested to be always hot. Then have it run to a switch so i can turn it on and off

 

Thanks for the tip. I get nervous when it comes to tapping into OEM wiring, but with the modern taps like posi tap I guess there isn't anything to be nervous about.

 

https://www.ranger-forums.com/interior-exterior-electrical-123/how-aux-light-hookup-indicator-light-105901/

This might help a little.

Pwr for lights and CB should be direct from the battery on a fused line; each component on its own line.
Relay power can come from almost anywhere but the fuse panel is the best place, use a fuse in that line too.