Keeping the cargo light on
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Cargo Master
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Keeping the cargo light on
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?
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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.
It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully drive a motor vehicle in forward motion upon the highways of this State displaying white or clear lights on the rear of said vehicle. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the white light required by G.S. 20-129(d) or so-called backup lights lighted only when said vehicle is in reverse gear or backing. Violation of this section does not constitute negligence per se in any civil action.
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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A rechargeable lantern like these might give the kiddos ample light if they need it. Or maybe headlamps?
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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.
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