LED Bed Strip Lighting
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2013
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Well.. I read the thread 3 times I think, maybe 4
. It was either read it again oooooor... order the gear to make it happen!!! There was a smart ole man that used to tell me "Dont talk about it, be about it!" Gear is now on order, should all be at the house mid to late next week. I am pretty excited to get this install done!!
Will post pics when all is done!! I am loving this place for ideas, my savings account, not as much 
hahaha Keep the pics and ideas coming!!
Rex
. It was either read it again oooooor... order the gear to make it happen!!! There was a smart ole man that used to tell me "Dont talk about it, be about it!" Gear is now on order, should all be at the house mid to late next week. I am pretty excited to get this install done!! Will post pics when all is done!! I am loving this place for ideas, my savings account, not as much hahaha Keep the pics and ideas coming!!Rex
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I finally was able to get around to my install of the 3528 LEDs, but I used blue instead of white as I have blue lights in my truck. I purchased mine on eBay as well. I had to order everything from online and I would say I have a total of $40.00ish? in the light kit. 
I also wanted to be able to turn the lights on at any time (toggle switch) and when I opened the tailgate (installed a magnetic switch). So I ran mine as above and put everything through a relay. Took about 2hrs total install time. It works perfect. I can get power to the lights through the toggle switch at anytime or as long as the tailgate is open I can get lights through the fob (key remote) or door keypad
(whispers: "I did not stop with lights,
did the DeeZee easy down tailgate, Hopkins Lift Assit, Bull Dog Pad Lock, Pop and Lock to unlock tailgate with fob or door lock/unlock button on driver's side, Extend-a-bed and of course the Bed Rug")
Here is few pics of mine after the install:
Over all I was super happy happy with the install!! Great idea, Thanks for the write up!!
I also wanted to be able to turn the lights on at any time (toggle switch) and when I opened the tailgate (installed a magnetic switch). So I ran mine as above and put everything through a relay. Took about 2hrs total install time. It works perfect. I can get power to the lights through the toggle switch at anytime or as long as the tailgate is open I can get lights through the fob (key remote) or door keypad
(whispers: "I did not stop with lights,
did the DeeZee easy down tailgate, Hopkins Lift Assit, Bull Dog Pad Lock, Pop and Lock to unlock tailgate with fob or door lock/unlock button on driver's side, Extend-a-bed and of course the Bed Rug") Here is few pics of mine after the install:
Over all I was super happy happy with the install!! Great idea, Thanks for the write up!!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Spanaway
The LEDs look good. 3M tape is some good stuff. If you put it on
a clean surface it will stick and not want to let go.
I have one Mod for your Mod.
I guess I am worrying that something might roll and turn the switch on or
break the toggle lever off or both.
Sean
a clean surface it will stick and not want to let go.
I have one Mod for your Mod.
I guess I am worrying that something might roll and turn the switch on or
break the toggle lever off or both.
Sean
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Tewksbury, MA
Best invention! Stylish, functional, and there is probably a third thing that makes sense but I'm just gonna say cool
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Middleville, MI
howabout long lasting and low current draw. i'll be doing this to my boat this spring too.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Tewksbury, MA
Quick question, did you guys just wire them directly to the battery?
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I can flick them on anytime with the toggle switch or.. with the tailgate
Logistics Pro
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From: Tewksbury, MA
That's cool, where did you get the magnetic switch? I'd love to do that i cant see crap under my tonneau cover at night and my phone light doesn't help a whole lot trying to see all the way to the back.
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I do have a BedRug and no I do not have a cover as of yet. I can not decide on a cover. I want a solid cover, that can fold up and work with a over the bed rail tool box.
You are right about Texas and yes we do get some rain, but it stays indoors most days as I spend a fair amount of time gone. However, lets face it, I live in almost desert country and when we get 4-6" of rain, that is how far apart the drops fall from each other, not how much rain fall we got ROFLMBO!!
You are right about Texas and yes we do get some rain, but it stays indoors most days as I spend a fair amount of time gone. However, lets face it, I live in almost desert country and when we get 4-6" of rain, that is how far apart the drops fall from each other, not how much rain fall we got ROFLMBO!!
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Mag switch is like 10 buckers
Plugged into the courtesy lights under the back passenger door with:
and used a inline fuse that I had laying around from the battery