Installation | LEDGlow 8pc White LED Truck Bed Lights
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2013
- Learn how to install LEDGlow 8pc White LED Truck Bed Lights that illuminate the entire bed of your mid-size or full-size pickup, delivering increased visibility after sundown.
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LIGHTS FOR BED OF TRUCK
LEDGlow 8pc White LED Truck Bed Lights illuminate the bed of your truck with the flip of a switch. You’ll be able to work after dark without having to hold a flashlight or plug in a portable work light. This truck bed lighting system includes two separate strands of 4 light pods with 6 LEDs per pod giving you a total of 8 pods and 48 ultra-bright white SMD LEDs.
TRUCK BED LIGHTS
Each 1.4 inch square truck bed lighting pod is 100% waterproof and only .20 of an inch thick making them extremely easy to hide, unlike the competition which uses a larger pod that may hang below the bedrails. Each truck bed light strand includes 2 feet of wire between each pod, totaling 6 feet of wire, and features 21 feet of power wire, giving you plenty of length when it comes to running the power wires into your cab and to the included on/off switch.
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WARNING: This demonstration is meant to be a guideline. All vehicles are different and professional assistance is highly recommended for installing our kits. As with all of our products, we recommend testing for functionality before starting the install process. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Good video overall on the installation... I installed the same exact Lights several years ago ... Went the extra mile on the wiring made everything look clean.... wiring cannot be seen... I wire them directly to the cargo lamp needed Lighting in the bed for hooking up and unhooking my 5th wheel at night excellent product still works today.....
This is hands down the best how-to video I've ever seen... on the internet.
must be sarcasm
I would kill for every "how-to" video to be exactly like this. I will not even be considering another company for this product just from the usefulness of this video and the obvious and meticulous detail to customer service in the comments. A++ company, and I haven't even become a customer of yours yet.
LocalLegends1 Thanks for the compliments!! Glad you're enjoying the videos!!
LEDGlow that's very awesome
@@ledglow Is this a difficult job for a first timer?
@@chrisginoc Not at all.
@@ledglow I build some confidence working on my Tacoma recently, but this would be my biggest job by far. I reallt want bed lights.
After having these I could never live without them. A few suggestions after having these for a few years- I was able to mount at a 45 degree angle in my 2000 f150 so I have even coverage. I noticed in the vid there was a dark spot in the middle. It may sound nit picky, but once something is a foot off the bottom of the bed there will be near zero light on it. I made an angled piece for right over the wheel wells (the sides bump in there so vertical is the only option) after realizing mounting flat to the passenger side shines directly in my eyes, standing where i switch it on (Mine are switched at my tool box at the front of the bed) These are super bright so there goes night vision for a minute after when you look at them straight on.
this has got to be the best youtube how to format i have ever seen. The video is not just a linear film but interactive and does not leave you board, but if you want to see all of the details of a step you can keep watching without skipping to the next step. Way to go!! the led's are nice too.
Enter a name here Wow, thank you for the compliments! We work hard to produce videos that we think our viewers would enjoy while also helping to make the installation process a little easier, and it makes us extremely happy to read comments like this. If there's ever anything you would like to see us try in a future video don't hesitate to give a suggestion or idea! Thanks again!
Hands down the best how-to install video I have ever seen! As an amateur videographer/editor I can appreciate all the camera work involved!! Yes, a few pointed out that the wire should be covered with wire loom under the cab and I would have soldered the spade connectors but I would imagine someone with no experience could follow this well done video. This would also lead me to believe that a company that took this much effort to create a video would have exceptional customer service. Going to website to check out this kit now!
Lake Erie Aerial Productions Thank you for the compliments, we really appreciate it! We work hard to produce what we think our viewers want to see in an installation and product video, and to read comments like yours makes it all worth it! If you have any questions or concerns about the Truck Bed Light Kit don't hesitate to ask us! Thanks again!
I'm considering doing this light kit to my truck. Will definitely note this video when the time comes.
Great video with no annoying BS!
The lights look great! I need these in my truck bed
Thanks Lawrence, we really appreciate your input!
That is a great idea! Thank you for the suggestion! This lighting kit is perfect for the applications you mentioned and we'll try to work on something to show the versatility of this kit. If you have any other questions or concerns just ask!
Thank you for shooting this video. It's much helpful.
Hello, good morning! Thank you for everything you do I enjoy you doing wonderful. Have a nice day.
Great video, just the music is too loud. It could go completely.
This is really cool! I remember you mentioning about doing something like this a few months ago and it looks great! Thanks for posting the video!
I was taught to always put in an extra fuse box when wiring additional lighting on your truck.
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Yeah, no problem. I like throwing ideas out there when it comes down to your product. I like giving a " From The Street View" opinion on things. I'm always willing to chuck out an idea that simply makes sense.
Great video for tips you guys! I am buying some today and can't wait to see how they look underneath a topper on my truck. Should contain the light a bit better then having an open box. Thanks again!
ben kroells Thanks for your support! Send some pictures of the installed kit to our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages!
Also purchased the tool box lighting kit. I will tap into the trailer harness to power this kit.
I see videos like this all the time and they don't do it like that. I asked myself, "Why not use the trailer harness?!" it seems like a no-brainer. It would be so much easier to install and troubleshoot. Why don't people listen? THE TRAILER HARNESS!!!!!!
man these lights gave out the 2nd week. it was cool for the moment that i open my bed cover
Im going to mount them under my dash and wire them in my door switch so when i open my door they come on
You can also install a relay waterproof toggle switch by the tailgate as well, Blake.
LEDGlow do tou guys have a video pr instructions on how to install a relay water proof switch?
@@gmzk89 chris fix has an excellent video on that
I love the look of this product, id do something crazy like a switch that activates them when i drop the tail gate
I'm sure if you took a door open sensor, and mounted it in the groove where the tailgate sits in the bed, you could get that to happen. Then just wire it to your cabin lights
That's what I was thinking but I'd want a switch also in case for some reason the tailgates been taken off like when I tow my 5th wheel
I went ahead and also routed the lights into my tool box. No more flashlights or phones to be looking for tools.
Love to hear that! Enjoy the lights!
Thanks for the compliments, we really appreciate it! You can definitely install the switch near the tailgate, but I recommend using a waterproof switch because the switch that comes included with the kit is not waterproof. You can also just ground the black wire from the kit anywhere on the truck frame. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
LEDGlow where do i run if i want the bed lights to turn on with the cargo light?
You would need to locate the fuse or 12-volt power wire for the cargo lighting and use a connector to tap into that.
Tap into an after market radio dimmer from a wiring harness so that way when u dim instrument panel you can also dim these at least thats what I would do if I ever install bedlights
Bought this product from their website. Going to tap into the Ford upfitter switch #3.
So how did it go?
Thank you!
I put a quick disconnect so in the fucher i can remove the truck bed
So if I use the "ad a circuit" I only have to run the red wire from the switch to the circuit panel, and then it's powered?
If I want to relay a waterproof toggle switch by the tailgate by the tail light, can I just wire it to the tail light somehow?
Yes, Cody, you'll just ground the kit and connect the power wire from the kit to the power wire that turns the cargo light on. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Great how to video. I was wondering if you can have these ran on a pop switch mounted to the tailgate. So every time you open the tailgate the lights would come on. Have you guys tried that? If so what were your pros and cons? Also if done that way would you recommend having a secondary kill switch for those who like to tailgate and leave it open for hours. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks Rob
Hello, We have not tried this yet but would love to see if you are able to come up with something.
How does this work on a truck that has LineX covering on bed
You can tie the two black wires together and ground them to any screw that threads into the metal of your car or you can ground the two wires to two different metal sources. It really doesn't matter what location you ground the wires to, but it must be a bare metal surface or else the kit will not turn on.
How would you install them to come on with the cargo light above the cab?? Just splice into the wires for the cargo light??
The inline fuse will be connected to the red wire and must be 6-8 inches away from your vehicle's battery.
Is there any videos on how to add an auxiliary switch into the dash? I don't have one not do I have a cargo lamp
I'm sure there's a video on CZcams that shows this, but you can simply drill a hole into the lower section of the dash and install an aux switch there.
Also do you need the fuse within 6 inches of BOTH the red AND black battery connection or just the red?
Sweeeeet
Awesome
Yes, you can definitely run the lights to your truck's built in switch, but just double check that the switch is for 12 volt accessories. If you have any other questions or concerns just ask!
you are the best,I really like it
Thank you!!
If i were to put some under glow type lighting , like two 48 inches on the side and two 24 inches against the wall of the cab would it hold up to some point?
Awesome video! I've been looking for something like this.Great for beginners. Is there a way to have the switch installed near the tailgate? Would you have to run the ground wire all the way back then?
Where would you recommend grounding those two black wires? Any where that is a metal surface like you mentioned? Doesn't matter where? Thank you.
The music makes me want to ride into the sunset after fighting the law.
I would like these lights but if it was mounted to the existing “ cargo light” that would be nice
Why couldn't you do that??? Doesnt the Cargo light have its own dedicated fuse? Then you could use the cool fuse adapter to power it.
@@graysonsheridan1593 there is a video and he did exactly that... Cargo light so the stock switch was used to turn on the cargo and also the led search for "ram led bed" it will be one of the first few videos
I Have a dodge ram, like the one in the video, would it be possible to wire it to the cargo lighting switch as to not add an additional switch.
***** If you're looking to wire the kit to your cargo lighting switch, you'll need to find out if the switch is power side controlled or ground side controlled and connect the appropriate wire from the kit to the source wire of the cargo lighting switch. If you have any other questions or concerns don't hesitate to ask!
Another dude made a video on tapping his cargo light wire and that way used the same cargo switch and auto on off feature off your key fob or trunk release will also illuminate ur bed. Search "ram led bed" first few videos it will come up
Love the idea except for having all that wiring in there just waiting to be yanked on by tools/materials/unknowing hands....
why did you not just go into the cargo light?
then you don't have to mess with going to the battery?
the 3rd brake light.
go through the cabin filter on passenger side. straight up to the wires for the 3rd brake light
We installed it this way to utilize the included power switch.
Great idea.
I just got my kit today and will install tomorrow. I noticed in the video, it says to install a 3 amp fuse when going to the battery. but in the paper instructions, it says 5 amp. Does a 3 amp vs a 5 amp make a difference?
I'm obviously not an electrical savvy person but I've installed lights before without using them and I'm just curious which amp is correct. thank you!
We would recommend not exceeding over a 3 amp fuse.
I used neodymium magnets on my lights instead of attaching them directly to the truck with adhesive.
I got a question Im looking for something close to this, but i would like them to be able to change colors and sorta strobe like underglow. Got any products thatd fit that ? That would meet the standard of being in a truck bed, takin some abuse etc.
I'm going to buy this set for my boat deck. I think this is perfect for my night fishing. Comment on the techs install. He does a poor job. I would wire loom all wires underneath the truck and under bed rail. Securing the looms under rail with 3m double sides tape. Then the power would be ran directly to the fuse block.
Chadd Chevrolet These lights are indeed great for doing anything outside at night, but for your boat I would recommend one of our Boat Lighting Kits. Each kit features 2ft Light Bars that are available in 2pc, 4pc, 6pc and 8pc Kit Size Options and are available in the colors white, blue, green and red. Here's a link to the boat kits on our website and if you have any other questions about either the boat kits or truck bed lighting kit don't hesitate to ask! www.ledunderbody.com/Marine-LED-Lighting-Kits.aspx
Hey, considering this kit for my truck but not sure if the pods will fit and I have a bed liner that I don't want to remove unless needed. My truck is a 2000 Ford Ranger.
1) Would I just apply the pods then secure any loose wires with zip ties as mentioned in the video? I noticed by bed rails have loops in some spots which is why I'm asking.
2) if my bed doesn't have an existing hole for the wires except for the post holes, do I just run the wires up and through that or what do I do?
Yes, attach the pods and secure the wires to any brackets or holes under the bed rails. You could use the post hole or use a drill to make a small hole behind the tail lights.
im going to do one of these installations on my chevy avalanche, would you like to collaborate?
What is the purpose of the fuse? Also would I need a fuse if I am running from an auxiliary switch that came with the truck? Thankyou.
The purpose of the fuse is to protect the light kit from shorting out in case of any type of power surge. If you are wiring to a pre-existing auxiliary switch, you do not need to use the fuse.
Yes, but you will also need to ground the black wire from the switch and the black wire from the lights to a bare metal surface. If you do not ground those black wires to a bare metal surface, then the kit will not turn on. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Is there nothing covering the excess wiring under the bed rail? Seems like a snag waiting to happen if you use your truck bed much. Do you have something that covers the wiring?
We recommend securing any excess wire with zip-ties.
Personally, I would use some cable tie mounts for excessive slack in wires, as well as securing through the rest of the path.
If you wire these to the cargo light, do you still need the fuse 6" from the cargo switch?
qconard Yes I would still recommend having the fuse 6 inches from the cargo switch. Let me know if you have any other concerns!
you should always always use split loom on the wires , because the wires are thin and can rub and short out
100% thats what I am saying ... watching him zip tie it to the running board mount under the cab gave me nightmares ... all those sharp edges....
This truck bed lighting kit is not Bluetooth enabled. However, our Bluetooth Control Box our Million Color Underbody LED Lighting Kit does support Android devices Froyo 2.3 and up. Let me know if you have any other questions!
I am installing these lights on a 2013 super duty and I want to hook it up to my upfitter switches. I would like to know how to hook it up exactly I have the pass-through wires and the wires for the lights and the wire for the upfitter switch all under the dash. I would like to be able to flip the switch and have the lights come on without having the truck on would l need to run a separate power supply? thank you in advance.
Tracy Williams If you’re looking to wire the kit to your 2013 Super Duty’s upfitter switches, you will need to rewire one of the switches to a constant power source so you will be able to use the truck bed lighting kit whether the truck is on or off. We have a similar truck here and the upfitter switches are powered by a switched source so they will only work with the key on. If you’re looking to avoid rewiring one of the switches, you can run a separate power supply like you suggested. If you have any other questions or concerns don’t hesitate to ask!
How do you know if the black wire needs to be connected to the negative battery or to a ground bolt. Or does it matter?
Both are considered a grounding source so it doesn't matter.
Better to use through relay, but great video
Great video but I ordered this kit off Amazon and didn’t get a switch just the pods. Is that normal?
Please call us at 1.877.LED.GLOW and we will arrange to send you one.
What are those red handled crimpers called that you used to put spade terminal and eyelet covers on? I need it for work if you could point me in the right direction
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I have a toolbox on my truck, so where would I run the lights out of the bed? I have those holes in the video but they are covered up by the toolbox. Thanks.
Austin Bryant I recommend sliding the tool box out, running the wires through the holes that are currently being covered by the tool box and then sliding the tool box back into place. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
How are you accessing the cab on the driver side? Is there something under the truck I can run the wire through ?
We passed them thru a hole in the floor.
cool
could i add a plastic wedge with double sided tape to increase angle of light? the center kinda looks dark
Yes you can, as long as the mounting surface is flat to ensure proper mounting.
+LEDGlow awesome. also, that light looks kinda blue ish, are there any 6000k lights? like absolute white, no blue hue at all
Please email us at customerservice@ledglow.com and reference this comment thread and mention that you are looking for a less blue version of this kit. We would be glad to help you out in any way we can.
I have purchased the kit, and want to wire it to my cargo lights how would this be done
Daniel Puglia If you want the truck bed lights to turn on with your cargo lights then you will simply wire the power and ground wires from the truck bed lights into the cargo lights switch itself. Let me know if I can help with anything else!
How do i hook it up to one of my uplifter switches on my 05 f250
joesmk14 If you have factory uplifter switches, confirm the exact locations from the service manual (usually under the steering column) and wire the lights directly into the switch wire leads. Let me know if you have any other questions!
and if the truck does not have auxillary power switches? then what?
Any after market switch can be added to the kit as long as you connect it to a 12v power source.
I wired my lights (same exact style) similar to this but instead ran the switch to the rear of the bed. The lights go on when I hook it to the battery but as soon as I flip the switch it blows the fuse. What did I do wrong???
Double check all your wiring.
LEDGlow yep... screwed that up! Wired the switch to both the + and - (one each) and kept blowing fuses. Working great now that I caught my error
Great Video and LED Lights, but Heat Shrink all Connectors and Split Loom all Wires next time. Especially the wires that are exposed to the elements outside the Cab.
cpotter1565 Thanks for the install tips!
A wire protection tube would prevent chafing of any wires so you don't have to go hunting for a short and end up replacing all of your work. Why not make it last? :-)
I have a question, how can I mount that switch you installed to the actual truck bed?
Unless you have a cap on the truck, we don't recommend mounting the switch in the bed because of the possibly for it to get wet.
Lucky for me, I have a bed cover. Thanks.@@ledglow
can i power this with a cigarette light adapter?
+zach zach Technically, yes you can. However, you will almost definitely need to extend the power harness wires using any 18 gauge automotive wiring.
This is was good but the rams have a cargo switch and you could just wire it to that.
Web page ??
Does the inline fuse come with the kit or no? If no where do I get one?
This kit does not come included with the expandable circuit can be found directly on our website, www.ledglow.com
LEDGlow
Rafael, if you click the "Buy This Now" icon in the beginning of the video it will take you directly to the product page on our website. You can also find the link in the "About" section of the video. Let me know if you have any questions about the kit or the installation process!
would i be able to adapt them with my cargo light switch ???
+Alan Alanis For a more in-depth question like that, I would recommend getting in contact with our technical support staff. They can be reached at 856-768-5700 or e-mail by techsupport@ledglow.com
awesome thank you :)
I apologize about the issue you're having with your truck bed lighting kit. Have you checked to make sure all the power connections are secure? Check your private messages for more details!
No problem! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Yes, you can only use 2 pod lights if you want, but keep in mind by cutting the wires and pod lights, you will void the one year limited warranty that comes included with the truck bed lighting kit. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Is there a way we can connect it to cargo lamp?
Yes. Instead of connecting the power wire to the battery, connect it to the 12 volt wire that powers the cargo lamp.
Couldn't you just use one of the ground locations under the dash and run the power solo to the battery?
Yes, you could.
split loom is your friend.
Are those male or female spade connectors
The ones being connected to the wires for the switch are female.
Unfortunately we do not offer a multi-color option of this truck bed lighting kit, but I can assure you that this kit can take a lot of abuse. The pod lights are waterproof, extreme freeze tested and are virtually indestructible. Check out our product video to see for yourself! Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
Do you ship in Canada ?
Yes, we do.
The two wires you passed through the car are those ground wires
+Zachary G. One was the power wire, and the other was a ground wire for the interior switch.
From the actual lights
+Zachary G. Yes, that is correct.
mine didnt come with any of this
Where did you purchase the kit from?
Hey if youre interested in seeing what i did with the multi colors in the truck bed you should check it out on my channel, its super cool, i used your 7 color sublime truck lighting kit for it! If yiu wanna know more on how i did it feel free to send me a message or something. Im sure you guys could have done it better tho lol
Using underbody tubes will absolutely work fine for the set up you want in your truck bed. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Lorddd that truck needs a terminal power block desperately instead of all the pasta strings ran through the engine bay.
LOLOLOLOLOL no it doesnt, Einstein.
are they water proof
They are water resistant so rain and washing the truck bed will not damage them.
@@ledglow i am using them for my boat just wondering thanks
Instead could you put this in a trunk
This could be put into a trunk if you chose to.
Sufian Adnan
you could also put it under the hood, with the second string.