LED Bedlights
06-20-2012, 11:24 PM
#101
Police Officer
Originally Posted by Jman12
This is pretty cool, good thread. I think I'm going to end up doing it.
Hope I'm not being a pain, but the only thing i'm uncertain of is the wiring. Op's tapping into the trailer harness seemed quit involved. Is the gray/purple wire for the cargo lamp always hot? Seems like that would be easier to do.
Hope I'm not being a pain, but the only thing i'm uncertain of is the wiring. Op's tapping into the trailer harness seemed quit involved. Is the gray/purple wire for the cargo lamp always hot? Seems like that would be easier to do.
06-21-2012, 01:14 AM
#102
Senior Member
Originally Posted by pfbz
Love the hard-wired LED's, but a day or two before a camping trip, I put in a low-tech low-effort solution that has worked out surprisingly well....
I bought two battery operated motion sensor LED under-counter lights at costco, but it looks like they sell them on Amazon as well. AA batteries, light sensor, & motion sensor. Switch can be off, on, or on-with-motion. They come with a screw-on mount and/or double sided tape, but I put some hook-side heavy duty velcro on the back and slapped them on to my bedrug. They stick perfectly!
The nice thing about them is there is no need for a switch... I have a low-pro QT cover, and if I open up the tailgate, the lights come on. Close it, they go off in a few seconds. 4 months later, and the batteries are still going strong and the light strips have not budged from their mounting location despite many many miles of washboards and jeep trails. Plenty of light as well.
I planned on this being a short term solution, but honestly, it is working out so well I am in no rush at all to wire in LED's, and if I did, I would definitely want to add a switch for the lights to come on automatically with the tailgate.
I bought two battery operated motion sensor LED under-counter lights at costco, but it looks like they sell them on Amazon as well. AA batteries, light sensor, & motion sensor. Switch can be off, on, or on-with-motion. They come with a screw-on mount and/or double sided tape, but I put some hook-side heavy duty velcro on the back and slapped them on to my bedrug. They stick perfectly!
The nice thing about them is there is no need for a switch... I have a low-pro QT cover, and if I open up the tailgate, the lights come on. Close it, they go off in a few seconds. 4 months later, and the batteries are still going strong and the light strips have not budged from their mounting location despite many many miles of washboards and jeep trails. Plenty of light as well.
I planned on this being a short term solution, but honestly, it is working out so well I am in no rush at all to wire in LED's, and if I did, I would definitely want to add a switch for the lights to come on automatically with the tailgate.
06-21-2012, 01:51 AM
#103
Love the hard-wired LED's, but a day or two before a camping trip, I put in a low-tech low-effort solution that has worked out surprisingly well....
I bought two battery operated motion sensor LED under-counter lights at costco, but it looks like they sell them on Amazon as well. AA batteries, light sensor, & motion sensor. Switch can be off, on, or on-with-motion. They come with a screw-on mount and/or double sided tape, but I put some hook-side heavy duty velcro on the back and slapped them on to my bedrug. They stick perfectly!
The nice thing about them is there is no need for a switch... I have a low-pro QT cover, and if I open up the tailgate, the lights come on. Close it, they go off in a few seconds. 4 months later, and the batteries are still going strong and the light strips have not budged from their mounting location despite many many miles of washboards and jeep trails. Plenty of light as well.
I planned on this being a short term solution, but honestly, it is working out so well I am in no rush at all to wire in LED's, and if I did, I would definitely want to add a switch for the lights to come on automatically with the tailgate.
I bought two battery operated motion sensor LED under-counter lights at costco, but it looks like they sell them on Amazon as well. AA batteries, light sensor, & motion sensor. Switch can be off, on, or on-with-motion. They come with a screw-on mount and/or double sided tape, but I put some hook-side heavy duty velcro on the back and slapped them on to my bedrug. They stick perfectly!
The nice thing about them is there is no need for a switch... I have a low-pro QT cover, and if I open up the tailgate, the lights come on. Close it, they go off in a few seconds. 4 months later, and the batteries are still going strong and the light strips have not budged from their mounting location despite many many miles of washboards and jeep trails. Plenty of light as well.
I planned on this being a short term solution, but honestly, it is working out so well I am in no rush at all to wire in LED's, and if I did, I would definitely want to add a switch for the lights to come on automatically with the tailgate.
06-21-2012, 04:00 PM
#104
Police Officer
Originally Posted by MO2012
I like the looks of these. I already have hard wired LEDs in my bed but I'm thinking glove box and center console use. How bulky are they? Do you think they'd fit in those locations?
06-23-2012, 11:44 PM
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Dear all,I'm gathering all info in prep for my mod...
One thing that I am not clear is why one has installed with remote on/off?
It is 15bucks and it controls on/off plus dimmer.....
Also, why not to install limit switch...... Isn't this why more techi?
One thing that I am not clear is why one has installed with remote on/off?
It is 15bucks and it controls on/off plus dimmer.....
Also, why not to install limit switch...... Isn't this why more techi?
06-24-2012, 12:16 AM
#106
Went to Wallmart today for something totally different, and saw a battery operated LED strip with RF remote for $10. It even included the velcro / double sided tape to mount the remote and light strip. Got it, installed it in 2 minutes, and I have to say it works just great! I will get another one for the other side - then I even have two remotes, one in the bed, right by the tail gate, and one in the cab.
I doubt that I'll have to replace the batteries more than once a year, as I won't use the lights for more than a few minutes every couple weeks or so. Awesome idea to install lights in the bed, especially since I have my Truxedo LoPro closed all the time!
I doubt that I'll have to replace the batteries more than once a year, as I won't use the lights for more than a few minutes every couple weeks or so. Awesome idea to install lights in the bed, especially since I have my Truxedo LoPro closed all the time!
06-24-2012, 08:56 AM
#107
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Originally Posted by flixden
Went to Wallmart today for something totally different, and saw a battery operated LED strip with RF remote for $10. It even included the velcro / double sided tape to mount the remote and light strip. Got it, installed it in 2 minutes, and I have to say it works just great! I will get another one for the other side - then I even have two remotes, one in the bed, right by the tail gate, and one in the cab.
I doubt that I'll have to replace the batteries more than once a year, as I won't use the lights for more than a few minutes every couple weeks or so. Awesome idea to install lights in the bed, especially since I have my Truxedo LoPro closed all the time!
I doubt that I'll have to replace the batteries more than once a year, as I won't use the lights for more than a few minutes every couple weeks or so. Awesome idea to install lights in the bed, especially since I have my Truxedo LoPro closed all the time!
06-27-2012, 02:34 PM
#108
Senior Member
Love the hard-wired LED's, but a day or two before a camping trip, I put in a low-tech low-effort solution that has worked out surprisingly well....
I bought two battery operated motion sensor LED under-counter lights at costco, but it looks like they sell them on Amazon as well. AA batteries, light sensor, & motion sensor. Switch can be off, on, or on-with-motion. They come with a screw-on mount and/or double sided tape, but I put some hook-side heavy duty velcro on the back and slapped them on to my bedrug. They stick perfectly!
The nice thing about them is there is no need for a switch... I have a low-pro QT cover, and if I open up the tailgate, the lights come on. Close it, they go off in a few seconds. 4 months later, and the batteries are still going strong and the light strips have not budged from their mounting location despite many many miles of washboards and jeep trails. Plenty of light as well.
I planned on this being a short term solution, but honestly, it is working out so well I am in no rush at all to wire in LED's, and if I did, I would definitely want to add a switch for the lights to come on automatically with the tailgate.
I bought two battery operated motion sensor LED under-counter lights at costco, but it looks like they sell them on Amazon as well. AA batteries, light sensor, & motion sensor. Switch can be off, on, or on-with-motion. They come with a screw-on mount and/or double sided tape, but I put some hook-side heavy duty velcro on the back and slapped them on to my bedrug. They stick perfectly!
The nice thing about them is there is no need for a switch... I have a low-pro QT cover, and if I open up the tailgate, the lights come on. Close it, they go off in a few seconds. 4 months later, and the batteries are still going strong and the light strips have not budged from their mounting location despite many many miles of washboards and jeep trails. Plenty of light as well.
I planned on this being a short term solution, but honestly, it is working out so well I am in no rush at all to wire in LED's, and if I did, I would definitely want to add a switch for the lights to come on automatically with the tailgate.
How much Velcro did you use to attach to your Bedrug? Just small strips on the swivel mounts, or did you run a long piece all the way down the back of the housing?
06-27-2012, 03:10 PM
#109
This is what Im installing in my canopy, behind the brake light facing toward the front of the truck.
The pictures of the wall is one with a 60w light and then the light plus LED(Only one pack)
I bought two packs to make 4' of lights, powered at the 3plug 12v hub with a toggle switch.
I also have strobe lights, black lights, and if i can find one, Ill install a disco ball lol
The pictures of the wall is one with a 60w light and then the light plus LED(Only one pack)
I bought two packs to make 4' of lights, powered at the 3plug 12v hub with a toggle switch.
I also have strobe lights, black lights, and if i can find one, Ill install a disco ball lol
06-27-2012, 03:31 PM
#110
I'm giving this a whirl myself. I'm not worried about it falsing on the road since it uses passive IR sensor, which shouldn't trip anything unless it's REALLY sliding around back there.
How much Velcro did you use to attach to your Bedrug? Just small strips on the swivel mounts, or did you run a long piece all the way down the back of the housing?
How much Velcro did you use to attach to your Bedrug? Just small strips on the swivel mounts, or did you run a long piece all the way down the back of the housing?