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ib516
Explorer II
Jul 21, 2014

My latest DIY on my 2014 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi

LED bed lights for when I'm trying to see what's under the tonneau cover.

I used four of these LEDs from ebay.



Wired them up directly to the battery + and - and installed an in line fuse holder and blade type fuse right by the battery. Loomed all the wire and zip tied it up under the chassis. Installed a weather proof toggle switch on the inside of the bed on the drivers side.



I'm happy with how it turned out.

8 Replies

  • ib516's avatar
    ib516
    Explorer II
    Jul 22, 2014
    Dave H M wrote:
    thanks for the link, I got two on the way

    You're welcome. They are VERY bright. They sell them as daytime running lights (DRL) on ebay. Mine are pointed straight down, and they light up the entire bed with just the spill light.
  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    Jul 21, 2014
    That is pretty cool. Isn't Chevy now doing in-bed lighting? It is a good idea. Surprised it has taken this long for it to be an option from the factory. It is all about capturing more $$$ cash. Why let the aftermarket get it?
  • ib516's avatar
    ib516
    Explorer II
    Jul 21, 2014
    Dave H M wrote:
    I have put extra dome lights in my fifth wheel basement. Those would have been kinda slick. May take a look at it. :C

    Man I got lost in all the 12V leds on ebay. Can you give us a hint on how to locate them?

    Search for COB LEDs.

    LINK - $5 for two includes shipping
  • Flattop's avatar
    Flattop
    Explorer
    Jul 21, 2014
    Im to stupid to ever attempt doing something like that myself. Oh well!
  • Dave_H_M's avatar
    Dave_H_M
    Explorer II
    Jul 21, 2014
    I have put extra dome lights in my fifth wheel basement. Those would have been kinda slick. May take a look at it. :C

    Man I got lost in all the 12V leds on ebay. Can you give us a hint on how to locate them?
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Jul 21, 2014
    Pretty clever!
    I may need to add some lighting in my truck box after seeing this.

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