Aftermarket Led Bed Lights in 5th gen 1500, Where to Connect?

[Wmjohn]

Ive read many posts on this topic, but most apply to factory mopar lights and using a factory harnesses.

There's no bed light prewiring in my 24 Laramie. Hoping, but don't know if wiring is same for all 5th gens with same trim level, esp those with tailgate lights.

Seems like the ideal circuit is the cargo light, so no switches would be needed. An alternative might be the white with tan, tailgate light circuit, which Ive tried and my 5' led lights appear to overload and trip this circuit.

Anybody come up with a good connection point so they're switched automatically? I'd prefer not going to the trailer harness, or the battery.

 

[Wmjohn]

I noticed that the tailgate led light sometimes comes on with the cargo light but not always. Anyone know if it's the same circuit?

 

[Ynottirbo]

I purchased a magnetic rechargeable light and it sticks to the inside of my bed near the tail gate. I prefer this, because if I need extra light I can just grab it. Had to get a strong magnet, because of spray in liner.

 

[etbrown4]

Good idea to connect to tailgate leds so you won't need a switch. Don't know the wire color. No doubt thousands of 1500 owners would like to do this, esp if there is no factory prewiring.

 

[Wmjohn]

By the hardest, I connected to a white wire with blue tracer which supplies the cargo lights.

So far the 2 amp load of 10' string of leds is holding steady.

Need to see if it comes on with tailgate open. If so this is a winner.

 

[etbrown4]

Anybody know where to find the white wire with dark blue tracer? Is it under the rear floor?

 

[buffalojim]

I purchased a magnetic rechargeable light and it sticks to the inside of my bed near the tail gate. I prefer this, because if I need extra light I can just grab it. Had to get a strong magnet, because of spray in liner.

Looking for something like this. What did you purchase. Have a link? Thanks

 

[RAM DRVR]

I purchased a magnetic rechargeable light and it sticks to the inside of my bed near the tail gate. I prefer this, because if I need extra light I can just grab it. Had to get a strong magnet, because of spray in liner.

This ^^^ Works for me. Got off Amazon.

 

[etbrown4]

I went with the cargo light circuit. It's white with a brown tracer and found in the big wire bundle under the driver side rear floor.

No factory harness needed, no switch or relay needed. Comes on when you open tailgate or any door. Goes off shortly after closing tailgate or door. Ideal solution. Just buy led string on Amazon plus 10ft of wire. Easy Peasy