Bed lights

[Drew512]

So I've searched the forum and couldn't find the answer I was looking for so I'm going to ask.

I have a 14 1500 laramie crew cab 5'7" bed.

What are the guys with 13-15 trucks doing for bed lights? I have a tonneau cover so I would like some light in there. I would like a factory look and not have to splice wires. I found a site that has every mopar wire fitting imaginable. I'm more than capable of making a harness that would plug into my reverse light, cargo light, trailer harness or elsewhere.

I've read tapping the cargo light will give me a current overload. Tapping the trailer harness might make my truck think a trailer is connected. If I go with the reverse lights, I'm guessing they would turn on with the key fob unlock and fade. I would love to have a switch on the tailgate.

I'm less concerned about the light fixture as I am getting the power from the proper circuit.

Let's hear your thoughts.


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[17CrewCab1500]

When I had my 2014, I tapped into the cargo lamp and ran some LED strips pods. Worked great and never had an issue.

 

[mdifilippo]

Tap into the cargo lamp and you'll be set. If you just want a switch at the tailgate to turn them on off then tap into the 12+ constant in the trailer wiring and go that route. Won't cause any problems.

 

[Drew512]

Great, that's what I wanted to hear before I tore into it.

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[S0CAL]

Where is the cargo lamp wire located or are you running a fuse tap at the TIPM?

 

[Kalill Nieto]

When I had my 2014, I tapped into the cargo lamp and ran some LED strips pods. Worked great and never had an issue.

Hi. Where you take the signal from the cargo lights?

 

[sbarron]

I tapped into the cargo light under the drivers-side rear sill panel. brown wire if I remember correctly.

 

[smithj603]

I really like the way this user did it with a clever reed switch in the tailgate:
http://www.ramforum.com/threads/led-bed-lights-installed-pics.42812/

 

[Kalill Nieto]

I tapped into the cargo light under the drivers-side rear sill panel. brown wire if I remember correctly.

Perfect. Thanks

 

[Kalill Nieto]

Perfect. Thanks

Hi there. I just install my bed Leds lights. The color of the wire in ram 1500 2017 is white/tan and is under the drivers-side rear sill panel.

I will post some pictures tonight.

 

[JB1]

Subd

 

[sbarron]

Hi there. I just install my bed Leds lights. The color of the wire in ram 1500 2017 is white/tan and is under the drivers-side rear sill panel.

I will post some pictures tonight.

Yes. Now that you say that, it was the same on the '13

 

[Kalill Nieto]

Here a video and some pictures. I use some 1.5watts modules Led I always use a metal or aluminium strip to hold the lights with a zip tie, I dont trust in that 3m tape. I have to say that this modules are realy bright.

 

[Skubasteve!]

Fantastic install, and it looks great. That rear light bar is neat too.

 

[JB1]

Those are bright, look great

bed lights are on my to do list

 

[Joes1500]

I'm interested in what light bar you have on the back also ?

 

[adrianp89]

Plenty of options as far as light.

I used a magnetic reed switch with a relay, so whenever the tailgate drops, the lights turn on. Put up the tailgate, and the lights turn off.

 

[Kalill Nieto]

Plenty of options as far as light.

I used a magnetic reed switch with a relay, so whenever the tailgate drops, the lights turn on. Put up the tailgate, and the lights turn off.

I preffer with the cargo lights because they come on automatic when you press the remote control to open the doors and you can turn on also with the switch in the dash. You can turn it on in any moment parked or driving without open the tail gate.

I'm interested in what light bar you have on the back also ?

I get it online but I modified, I make long to fit perfect to the truck size, and I use a black strip instead white that come with the light, was no easy to install I have to take all the signals from the BCM and run the wires to the rear of the truck.

 

[rob.stack1]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073ZGNDTC?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd

I installed these in my 2014. I mounted the switch right behind the drivers side tail light. I ran the wire to the battery along the frame to the front of the truck. I also connected both of the lights behind the rear bumper