Bed lights???

[RamDiver]

What lights are those? Can I tap into the existing light?

This guy did. That's exactly what I'd like to do next Spring. The OEM bedlights suck.

I'm still looking for pics. I've heard of using the existing OEM bed light switch.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/led-bed-lights.171844/post-2454592

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[RichyJerseyRebel]

What lights are those? Can I tap into the existing light?

These lights bought on amazon they are Nilight Bedside LED Strip Light..
dunno know bout tapping in existing with the canbus ,so i just tapped into the constant 12v from back of trailer plug

 

[JCE]

The OEM bedlights suck.

Seem to be pretty good to me in my 2500 Laramie.

 

[Rlaf75]

My 21 ram has the factory bed lights and a spray in liner and I added LED strips under each bed rail because I wanted more light under the tonneau cover. I get a set of these that I wired into the trailer plug harness. It's got a separate switch so I can use them on their own without the ignition being on. These are a with and without the lights pictures. This is also during the day

 

[Bfi66]

I did the same with an inline switch…..
-Pete

 

[David Oakes]

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put a switch on left side can turn on off when i need them... tapped it off 12v from trailer

I was unaware that there isn't already a switch on the driver's side on all newer rams with factory bed lights. My '18 1500 definitely had them and my '22 3500 has them as well. I can't remember for sure if my '16 eco diesel 1500 had them as well, but I seem to recall someone reaching into the bed to turn them on and the alarm going off.

 

[Vipertrucker]

Thanks for the referral to the Super Bright LEDs website. I've been looking for a flat panel LED for the ceiling of my ARE cap, and they had exactly what I was looking for: https://www.superbrightleds.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=SKU: VTL-NW1515. A nice 6"x6" surface mount panel!

 

[RamDiver]

Seem to be pretty good to me in my 2500 Laramie.

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OK, they are quite useful for lighting up the empty box.

I find the stock lights are most effective at blinding me and casting shadows. When trying to comb through the box filled with scuba gear, it was difficult to see smaller items in the shadows with constricted pupils.

I'm hoping by adding additional 'less-focused' illumination, I won't be as blinded and the shadow effect will be reduced, allowing me to see smaller things and into plastic bins, tool kits, etc.

Maybe my eyes are challenged by bright focused lights and the shadows created by them. I know driving at night has been 'not too easy' for the past decade or so, even while using yellow lenses.
YMMV
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[danielmid]

OK, they are quite useful for lighting up the empty box.

I find the stock lights are most effective at blinding me and casting shadows. When trying to comb through the box filled with scuba gear, it was difficult to see smaller items in the shadows with constricted pupils.

I'm hoping by adding additional 'less-focused' illumination, I won't be as blinded and the shadow effect will be reduced, allowing me to see smaller things and into plastic bins, tool kits, etc.

Maybe my eyes are challenged by bright focused lights and the shadows created by them. I know driving at night has been 'not too easy' for the past decade or so, even while using yellow lenses.
YMMV
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I know we're talking about bedlights, but your specific situation sounds like it calls for a head light, one of the ones you can flip to red light might be ideal.

 

[RamDiver]

I know we're talking about bedlights, but your specific situation sounds like it calls for a head light, one of the ones you can flip to red light might be ideal.

LOL

Yes, in an ideal world, a headlamp might be a practical solution. It's only one more piece of kit.

Let me see if I can find a pic of getting organized for a 2-week dive trip, just for fun.
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