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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 09:12 PM
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My new to me F350 has the 2 factory bed lights and I was wanting to add more especially for when I get my retractable bed cover on it. Has anyone tapped into the wiring for the existing lights? Any problem with doing that? Any recommendations?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 09:22 PM
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I tapped into the driver's side bed light to run a 16' 12V LED strip along the rails of my bedcover. No issues with it and I like that it's tied into the same switch as the main bed lights.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dablaze313
I tapped into the driver's side bed light to run a 16' 12V LED strip along the rails of my bedcover. No issues with it and I like that it's tied into the same switch as the main bed lights.
Like this! Any info on the 16" 12V LED strip you used? (Link?)
 
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 10:08 PM
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I have a Bakflip mx4 and was always dark. I ran 12v strips on both side rails for the cover and another strip attached to the cover for the back side.
I tapped into the plugs under the cab for illuminated running boards. Seems most trims have the plugs. Ran strips along the boards in the pinch weld at the same time.
These turn on when you unlock the truck and when you turn the cargo lights on.

Works perfect for walking up and opening up tailgate to light vs finding the cargo light button in the dark.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 05:56 AM
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I bought a set from Menard's for $20 for my F-150. They worked so well I bought a set for this truck. They are on sale right now: LED Bed Lights

Self adhesive on the back of each light, plenty of wire to make it around the bed of the truck.

Reach up into the fender and pop the factory light out. Tie into the harness there. Pop the light back in. This was taken in total darkness:


 
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MagicMtnDan
Like this! Any info on the 16" 12V LED strip you used? (Link?)
Here is the link:
Amazon Amazon

Someone in the running board light thread suggested them so I got one strip for that and another for the bed.

Here is a picture of them on though the bed isn't empty to see all of it.

 
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