Bed lights

[Judy]

I prefer them to be dim.... just enough to set the mood

 

[Kalill Nieto]

Do you mind sharing link? I’d like to do the same but would prefer to not have error issues.

If you connect them to the same factory Leds lamp you will never have a error message. You can use any Led light.

 

[Kalill Nieto]

Where did you get the lights at?
I was thinking about getting 2 sets of the ones at Walmart for like $20/set I think there's 8 per box and another 7-8 for a pin switch.

Blue Mule

I dont find the same seller in ebay. Anyway I have some left. I buy a lot that time. If you like I can sell you 20 pieces, 10 by side.

 

[McBroom]

I dont find the same seller in ebay. Anyway I have some left. I buy a lot that time. If you like I can sell you 20 pieces, 10 by side.

PM me a price please

Blue Mule

 

[Kalill Nieto]

PM me a price please

Blue Mule

This how I install them. With s small L aluminum strip from home depot. That way is easy because you attach the light to it.

 

[JB1]

Do you mind sharing link? I’d like to do the same but would prefer to not have error issues.

Here ya go, just peel and stick

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...tle_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=viglink21284-20

 

[VB712]

I have a 2014 without factory bed lighting. How are you all wiring it etc?

 

[Kalill Nieto]

I have a 2014 without factory bed lighting. How are you all wiring it etc?

I connect mines to the cargo lights switch.

 

[bfill_rebel]

Here ya go, just peel and stick

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...tle_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=viglink21284-20

So you just tapped into existed before lights and didn’t use switch that way they come on with key fab and such?


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[bryce88]

I wired mine directly to the battery and ran a switch to the bed up through behind the tail light. I like being able to switch them on apart from the cargo lights without fiddling with the key fob. And I can leave them on as long as I want.

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[JB1]

So you just tapped into existed before lights and didn’t use switch that way they come on with key fab and such?


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Yes, they come on with the key fob or use the cargo light switch on the dash for extended time

 

[anchorsaweigh]

When you're spending upwards of $50k, what's another c-note.

 

[Kalill Nieto]

Yes, they come on with the key fob or use the cargo light switch on the dash for extended time

This is why I connect mines like that. It go on with the key when you open the car and with the factory switch in the dash. I dont see any better way.

BTW guys. I have Leds modules that I can offer for 27$ shipped for 20 pieces. 10 for each side. They are brighter than any you can find.

 

[brianw0048]

I added a red led light strip 2 years ago and tied them into my factory bed lights. The factory lights are good for the rear of the bed, not so much up front. I ran one strip all the way around. The front has been beaten up from hauling things, but it still works for the most part.

 

[DReinke]

Gonna add bed lights to the truck. Are the factory ones worth the $100 or is it better to go aftermarket?

You'll be receiving many opinions about the "best" way to go. A light of any kind in the bed, if you have a bed cover, is a wonderful option. I decided to go with the LED strips like the ones in the following link from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MMYQPL2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I connected them to the always hot wire in my trailer plug. I placed the switch that's included with the light strips on the right (passenger) side of the bed so I can turn on the lights without being near the traffic if I'm on the side of the road. The lights use such a small amount of electricity that I've forgotten to turn them off until the next day and the truck still started just fine. I may put an adjustable timer control in the circuit someday to turn them off automatically but that doesn't seem to be an urgent issue. Lights in the bed at night are a really good thing.

 

[Diesel Fan]

2018 Ram 2500. Mine didnt come with them, bought them, easy install. Have to get dealer, for mine, to enable function. LOVE them!