Im camping and have crappy signal so searching is not an option. Is there a way to keep your cargo light from turning off automatically once you start driving?

 

The bed light on the back of the cab with the 3rd brake light?
There is a switch for that on the headlight switch cluster.

 

I have seen other threads questioning the same thing, but I haven't seen a solution.

 

Probably not easy as a rear-facing white light while driving forward is illegal in many places.

Here’s a cut and paste of the first statute I found on a quick google search. I think this is North Carolina, but most states probably have similar statutes.

 

I believe you're correct, however if you are just 'popping it on' real quick to make sure things are where you put them most people may not even notice.

Still, as mentioned above, there SHOULD be a button on the dash, usually near the other lighting controls, to turn the cargo lamp on/off from the driver's seat.

 

I don’t like how it doesn’t stay on very long after shutting the truck up.

People do have to do stuff at night or early am, its a truck with a bed, so it would be nice to have lights on a good 30-60 mins

 

Then your options are the button in the back of the box if equipped, leave the door open, or the button on the dash. I know you can adjust how long the interior/cargo light stay on somewhat in your settings, but I think the longest is just a few minutes. It has to do with attempting to preserve battery power.

But your question was how to leave it on while driving, so we were pointing that out. While stationary there are ways to make it stay on.

 

I know how to turn it on. My kiddos like to ride in the back of the truck when we go out at night looking for night creatures. Once I start driving it turns off on its own. I never noticed it on my 2017 I had, just curious if anyone has found a workaround, something similar to the side mirror spotlights staying on. And as a disclaimer no we aren't going out poaching and I drive slow and my kids stay seated.

 

Wouldn’t they be able to see better with the light off to preserve their night vision?

 

A rechargeable lantern like these might give the kiddos ample light if they need it. Or maybe headlamps?

Amazon link

 

The cargo light on my 2018 turns off if moving.