Finally installed bed lights

Razzman · Apr 23, 2018

So I got the factory Mopar lights free from the dealer but didn’t have them install them as I didn’t want the factory method. Added a Curt #56584 harness between the 7 pin tow jack, spliced in a Blue Sea waterproof inline fuse and tapped power from that. Finding a factory ground point on the frame near the airbag helped a lot. I contemplated many methods and locations for a bed mounted switch but nothing really worked until I noticed the hole in the bed sidewall next to the tie down.

The hole just happened to measure out to 3/4” or there about. Dremeled back the spray in liner inside the hole and the Rigid waterproof switch fits like a glove. Used half of the factory light loom and the rest to make up the ground and switching connections. All connections are soldered, liquid taped in looms with friction tape at the important spots. When zip ******* looks factory installed. Installed the new Bedrug XLT Bed Mat too and it works great. Best thing is I can turn on the lights whenever without having to go to the cab and the bright switch makes sure I don’t forget to turn them off!

JB1 · Apr 23, 2018

Good job, nice idea on the switch

Razzman · Apr 24, 2018

More than enough light for my needs, I can see under the tonneau no problem. real happy with them.

TRXHemi · Apr 25, 2018

That looks awesome. Unfortunately, my 2014 doesn't have the open spots for those lights to go in.

Gen3CoupeTX · Mar 19, 2019

Guilty ... Reviving an older thread! Nice work on the lights and switch. I can see myself doing something similar to my new 2019. I didn't think of it as dark in there until I installed the Lomax bed cover and got in to check for water leaks. Thanks for sharing.

ErnieBoling · Mar 20, 2019

TRXHemi said:
That looks awesome. Unfortunately, my 2014 doesn't have the open spots for those lights to go in.

My 2014 didn't either. Did my own Lighting.

T JAZ · Mar 21, 2019

Sorry to post in this but how is the setup holding up?

Razzman · Mar 22, 2019

still works flawless without any issues. Glad i did it this way.

FlaSeadude · Mar 30, 2019

Looks Great! I haul mulch and gravel in my bed so I don't think that setup would work for me though...

78Staff · May 2, 2019

Razzman said:
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So I got the factory Mopar lights free from the dealer but didn’t have them install them as I didn’t want the factory method. Added a Curt #56584 harness between the 7 pin tow jack, spliced in a Blue Sea waterproof inline fuse and tapped power from that. Finding a factory ground point on the frame near the airbag helped a lot. I contemplated many methods and locations for a bed mounted switch but nothing really worked until I noticed the hole in the bed sidewall next to the tie down.

The hole just happened to measure out to 3/4” or there about. Dremeled back the spray in liner inside the hole and the Rigid waterproof switch fits like a glove. Used half of the factory light loom and the rest to make up the ground and switching connections. All connections are soldered, liquid taped in looms with friction tape at the important spots. When zip ******* looks factory installed. Installed the new Bedrug XLT Bed Mat too and it works great. Best thing is I can turn on the lights whenever without having to go to the cab and the bright switch makes sure I don’t forget to turn them off!

@Razzman, Is this the Rigid switch you used?

https://www.amazon.com/Rigid-Industries-40191-Lighted-Rocker/dp/B009NLMWT4

Razzman · May 3, 2019

78Staff said:
@Razzman, Is this the Rigid switch you used?

https://www.amazon.com/Rigid-Industries-40191-Lighted-Rocker/dp/B009NLMWT4

Yes it is, works perfect.

16Ram4x4 · May 3, 2019

I also installed custom bed lighting in my 2016 Ram a couple of months after purchasing it new. I found on Amazon a bed light kit with two 60" led strips for $39.00 and I added a weatherproof three position switch and a magnetic reed switch. The up position on the switch turn the strips on. The middle position is off. The down position on the switch allows the strips to be turned on when the tailgate is opened and off when closed. All of this done for $50.00.

Pull Ya · May 3, 2019

78Staff · May 9, 2019

Finally got mine installed, went the same route as @Razzman, factory kit but wired with switch in bed and Curt harness. Little more tedious that I expected, but got-r-done.

Ramm5.7 · May 9, 2019

Looking good all. Cant have enough bed lights at oh dark thirty!!
Under bedrail led strips and tool box led strips all switched by Aftermarket oem auxillary switch setup in cab and a switch in toolbox

OEDRO · May 10, 2019

brny67 · Nov 1, 2020

Did either of you by any slim slight chance do a write up?

Tnx,

Bill

Razzman said:
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So I got the factory Mopar lights free from the dealer but didn’t have them install them as I didn’t want the factory method. Added a Curt #56584 harness between the 7 pin tow jack, spliced in a Blue Sea waterproof inline fuse and tapped power from that. Finding a factory ground point on the frame near the airbag helped a lot. I contemplated many methods and locations for a bed mounted switch but nothing really worked until I noticed the hole in the bed sidewall next to the tie down.

The hole just happened to measure out to 3/4” or there about. Dremeled back the spray in liner inside the hole and the Rigid waterproof switch fits like a glove. Used half of the factory light loom and the rest to make up the ground and switching connections. All connections are soldered, liquid taped in looms with friction tape at the important spots. When zip ******* looks factory installed. Installed the new Bedrug XLT Bed Mat too and it works great. Best thing is I can turn on the lights whenever without having to go to the cab and the bright switch makes sure I don’t forget to turn them off!

78Staff said:
Finally got mine installed, went the same route as @Razzman, factory kit but wired with switch in bed and Curt harness. Little more tedious that I expected, but got-r-done.

Razzman · Nov 2, 2020

brny67 said:
Did either of you by any slim slight chance do a write up?

Tnx,

Bill

That was my write-up lol

brny67 · Nov 3, 2020

I was hoping for pics... I am a visual learner lol

4eyedconekiller · Nov 4, 2020

I'm glad you guys keep posting in this thread... I've got a set of LED strips that I'm gonna use for the bed and toolbox just sitting in the shop. Plan on using some magnetic switches to operate everything, but we will see!

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