Additional LED bed lights
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Tuned
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From: Knoxville, TN
Additional LED bed lights
I've installed 2 swingcases in the bed of my truck, they very effectively block most of the light from the LEDs
Anyone added more LED lights in the bed to provide more light? If so, what did you use and where did you jump them in?
Anyone added more LED lights in the bed to provide more light? If so, what did you use and where did you jump them in?
More Turbo
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On my RIP 2012 F-150, I had 4, LED license plate lights mounted to the bottom on my fiberglass tonneau cover. Had a rocker switch and a Lithium 9V battery in a battery clip, tucked up under the bed rail. In 5 years, I changed that battery twice.
Sometimes simple is better.
Sometimes simple is better.
Tuned
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Can u post some pic of the boxes installed and how they cover up. I was planning on these boxes too
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I feel like i have seen reports from others that it is there... But i cannot confirm that.
If i didnt have i would like into tying them into the reverse lights, don't they come on when you unlock the doors?
If i didnt have i would like into tying them into the reverse lights, don't they come on when you unlock the doors?
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The factory bed lights are only 5v and would not run extra lights. Mine had a plug on the frame a lot of guys were adding lights for running boards, I used that plug and ran the wires up and into the bed. The beat part is they come on with the factory bed light switch and cargo switch in the cab. Also when you unlock the truck with the fob it lights up the bed for a short period
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The factory bed lights are only 5v and would not run extra lights. Mine had a plug on the frame a lot of guys were adding lights for running boards, I used that plug and ran the wires up and into the bed. The beat part is they come on with the factory bed light switch and cargo switch in the cab. Also when you unlock the truck with the fob it lights up the bed for a short period
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I don't but this thread has all the info. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to which trucks have that plug from the factory. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1508457-running-board-lights.html
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Bed lights
I also have the swingcases and put some led lights under the rails. I ran a cord along the frame rail and went to the upfitters. I used this cord from Menards - Cerrowire® 25' SOOW Portable Power Cable 10/3
Model Number: 283-3803A | Menards® SKU: 3702893
Model Number: 283-3803A | Menards® SKU: 3702893
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I finished adding some light strips today. Purchased two 39 in long strips from Superbrightleds.com. Tapped into the box LED light switch so I can turn it on/off from the stock switch. Now I can get light at the front of my bed with my tonneau partially closed and if one of the stock lights are blocked.
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Totally lost this thread, sorry for the delayed response. I'll get a pic of the installed swing cases tonight. Even though they block the light, they are well worth it.
Tow strap, ratchet straps, jumper cables, cleaning supplies and a small tool kit are in mine. Leaves the under seat storage open for groceries and such so they dont fly around everywhere.
I want to jump off the switch in the bed. Dont mind using strips, they do provide decent light for the $ and I shouldn't draw more power then that circuit can already provide.
Tow strap, ratchet straps, jumper cables, cleaning supplies and a small tool kit are in mine. Leaves the under seat storage open for groceries and such so they dont fly around everywhere.
I want to jump off the switch in the bed. Dont mind using strips, they do provide decent light for the $ and I shouldn't draw more power then that circuit can already provide.
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Totally lost this thread, sorry for the delayed response. I'll get a pic of the installed swing cases tonight. Even though they block the light, they are well worth it.
Tow strap, ratchet straps, jumper cables, cleaning supplies and a small tool kit are in mine. Leaves the under seat storage open for groceries and such so they dont fly around everywhere.
I want to jump off the switch in the bed. Dont mind using strips, they do provide decent light for the $ and I shouldn't draw more power then that circuit can already provide.
Tow strap, ratchet straps, jumper cables, cleaning supplies and a small tool kit are in mine. Leaves the under seat storage open for groceries and such so they dont fly around everywhere.
I want to jump off the switch in the bed. Dont mind using strips, they do provide decent light for the $ and I shouldn't draw more power then that circuit can already provide.