I want to put lights on the roof of my f150. Its the supercab and I was wondering if I should put a roof rack on it?

I would say put them on a winch bumper. That way, you dont hit them in the trees.

I'm rethinking putting the lights on my rack because of the 'mess' of wiring that needs to go up there -- it is much easier to put on the bumper. Also, if you ever want to take the roof rack off, the lights pose one more issue in that way as well... The roof rack lights make for a good flood of light when you have them on, but I was often annoyed by the overflow of light down into the cab from the windshield -- even with shades welded on underneath each light. But, it's really a matter of preference.

Roof racks on pick-ups always make me wonder...  But if you did a bed rack that came over the cab as well, that makes sense.

I never thought about a bed rack that comes over the cab, Thats a good idea. Thank you

 Try this...http://www.powerlet.com/product/luggage-electrix-connector/286

It is made for motorcycles but I have one mounted on front of my vehicle to connect/disconnect the solar panel plug.  Works great and it has a cover that goes over the outlet when no plug is inserted. Super for roof rack lights as they are just plugged in to the outlet mounted on the roof.

You could disguise a fair portion of the wiring loom behind a snorkel, Camel Trophy Style, at least that's how they did it on a few of the Discos. That is if you were going to run a snorkel, and you were obsessed with the Camel Trophy. You could even run a quick disconect up near the head of the snorkel.


I am currently in the process of doing the same thing on the TrooperSaurus-Rex. It saves me the hassle of tearing out head liners and cutting too many new holes. (if I lived in Cali or Arizona, I hack my roof like Swiss cheese but its a little different here in Washington)
 

That's a fantastic idea Morris! And it's eve aesthetically pleasing!