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Old 01-10-2010, 09:54 AM
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Here is a pic on my truck, I want to put some lighting in the bed so I can see in there when it is dark. I would prefer not to wire anything, but if there is an easy way to do that I am cool with it. I was thinking of doing like some sticky bettery operated LED's and sticking them to the underside of the cover.......what do you/ suggest?
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those would probably be the easiest way to go for your needs
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something like this?:


We put some push on/off lights in at my grandmother's house a few years ago and they put off a decent amount of light in a small dark area.
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Those look good!! Thanks
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Keep in mind you will probably have to replace these cheapo tap lights a couple times each winter as they will be freezing/thawing everyday. Add up the cost and you may be better off just getting something for 60-80 bucks that's hardwired. There are a few kits out there that look a lot better, give more light, not use batteries, and will be more convenient over the long run, after you install it of course.
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check out www.superbrightleds.com
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I stuck 2 of those tap on/off lights in the bottom of my toolbox lid and they work great. I reccomend not getting a really cheap one that sucks though
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typical batteries dont last long in freezing temperatures... you would probably replace them a couple times throughout the winter even if you dont use them

I would take it to a rv or hitch shop and get them to wire something up with a switch near the bed. Thats what we did for a sled deck. It works great for seeing at night
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I ordered a set of the dual LED light's from these guys www.4zproducts.com I haven't had a chance to install them yet but the price seems pretty good.
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Originally Posted by g_spyder91
I ordered a set of the dual LED light's from these guys www.4zproducts.com I haven't had a chance to install them yet but the price seems pretty good.
Please let us know how they work out. I'm looking at doing this as well.

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