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Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840406 01/18/23 01:56 PM 01/18/23 01:56 PM
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,605 Lower Alabama G GrandSlam 8 point
GrandSlam 8 point G Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,605 Lower Alabama	Non pro tip… do not mount these directly behind your rear tires. In heavy rain, they kick a lot of water and those LED lights can’t handle it. Use heat shrink connectors on all your outside connectors for the same reason.

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GrandSlam] #3840420 01/18/23 02:18 PM 01/18/23 02:18 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,111 Montgomery, AL Hunting-231 14 point
Hunting-231 14 point Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 8,111 Montgomery, AL	Originally Posted by GrandSlam Non pro tip… do not mount these directly behind your rear tires. In heavy rain, they kick a lot of water and those LED lights can’t handle it. Use heat shrink connectors on all your outside connectors for the same reason. GREAT POINTS!!!!! You might consider connecting to your cargo light. "The struggle you're in today, is developing the strength you need for tomorrow."

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840430 01/18/23 02:31 PM 01/18/23 02:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,698 McCalla, Al hopper35005 10 point
hopper35005 10 point Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,698 McCalla, Al	Any wiring should be fused. LED does not draw many amps, i usually run a relay with my switches, but not necessary Let them walk ...and grow them big

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GrandSlam] #3840441 01/18/23 02:45 PM 01/18/23 02:45 PM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL	Originally Posted by GrandSlam Non pro tip… do not mount these directly behind your rear tires. In heavy rain, they kick a lot of water and those LED lights can’t handle it. Use heat shrink connectors on all your outside connectors for the same reason. Thanks….I’ll make sure they’re more toward the center. Also I’m going to ditch the connectors and solder/heat shrink all the outside connections. There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840455 01/18/23 03:09 PM 01/18/23 03:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 9,375 Jasper, AL J joshm28 14 point
joshm28 14 point J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 9,375 Jasper, AL	I’m just gonna buy a bracket that mounts to the rear receiver. It’ll hold 2 cubes and I can run a short wire to the trailer lights junction.

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840468 01/18/23 03:27 PM 01/18/23 03:27 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,722 B'ham Goatkiller 14 point
Goatkiller 14 point Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,722 B'ham	Gomer on that harness you don't want to heat shrink the connectors on the light pigtail itself. That way you can change the light by just plugging in a new one if one fails and they are cheap. My lights have seemed to last with respect to the price I paid... I wouldn't worry about it much. The switch only lights up if the lights are turned on. IMO it's a good enough harness for this exercise. I have built custom wiring harnesses so I understand what the deal is here. There will be less points of failure with this one IMO. The only thing I have done when extending the leads on this harness is to away with the spade connectors and instead use a crimp butt connector that heat shrinks also put an additional piece of heat shrink over all that a couple inches long. The only long-term issue is that the relay doesn't disconnect so that it can be easily replaced. That's not a deal breaker but would be better in design if that was clean. No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: Goatkiller] #3840472 01/18/23 03:30 PM 01/18/23 03:30 PM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL	Originally Posted by Goatkiller Gomer on that harness you don't want to heat shrink the connectors on the light pigtail itself. That way you can change the light by just plugging in a new one if one fails and they are cheap. My lights have seemed to last with respect to the price I paid... I wouldn't worry about it much. The switch only lights up if the lights are turned on. IMO it's a good enough harness for this exercise. I have built custom wiring harnesses so I understand what the deal is here. There will be less points of failure with this one IMO. The only thing I have done when extending the leads on this harness is to away with the spade connectors and instead use a crimp butt connector that heat shrinks also put an additional piece of heat shrink over all that a couple inches long. The only long-term issue is that the relay doesn't disconnect so that it can be easily replaced. That's not a deal breaker but would be better in design if that was clean. Good deal. Thanks for the help There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840477 01/18/23 03:37 PM 01/18/23 03:37 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,706 OAK MTN HBWALKER14 8 point
HBWALKER14 8 point Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,706 OAK MTN	Why not just run them directly to your reverse lights on the tail lamp? A BAD DAYS HUNTING OR FISHING IS BETTER THAN ANY DAY AT WORK

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: HBWALKER14] #3840507 01/18/23 04:21 PM 01/18/23 04:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL	Originally Posted by HBWALKER14 Why not just run them directly to your reverse lights on the tail lamp? Because I want to be able to turn them on even when the truck isn’t in reverse. And a 3- position switch to do On/Off/Reverse-only is way more trouble than I’m interested in There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840550 01/18/23 05:27 PM 01/18/23 05:27 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,096 The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou... 300gr 8 point
300gr 8 point Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,096 The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou...	Isnt complicated. Just time consuming. The led lights wont pull that many amps so wire size wouldnt have to be overly large gauge. I run wiring in black air line to prevent wear and tear. Split loom under the hood. Relay isnt a bad idea. Relay and base are less than 20.00 at most auto stores. Switches vary depending on if you want it illuminated or not. You'll only need to run a hot wire to the lights. It can get a ground from the body. Last edited by 300gr; 01/18/23 05:32 PM. Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840582 01/18/23 06:05 PM 01/18/23 06:05 PM
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N2TRKYS Booner N Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 14,963 Tuscaloosa Co.	Originally Posted by GomerPyle Originally Posted by HBWALKER14 Why not just run them directly to your reverse lights on the tail lamp? Because I want to be able to turn them on even when the truck isn’t in reverse. And a 3- position switch to do On/Off/Reverse-only is way more trouble than I’m interested in I’ve never understood why folks hook them to their reverse lights. I just figured laziness to be the culprit, but who knows. 🤷‍♂️ 83% of all statistics are made up.

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840585 01/18/23 06:07 PM 01/18/23 06:07 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,648 Autaugaville T trailertrash 10 point
trailertrash 10 point T Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,648 Autaugaville	I've done them with the harness and without on golf carts. The harness is the way to go, it's plug and play and cheaper than buying stuff seperately if you biuld it just like they do. Also, the light is off until the switch is on also atleast on all that I have done. Seems silly to not do it that way. Wonder if the folks that had a problem crossed a wire or something?? "We aren't here to justify your feelings and give you self worth" - Aldeer Welcome Center

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840867 01/19/23 08:22 AM 01/19/23 08:22 AM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,706 OAK MTN HBWALKER14 8 point
HBWALKER14 8 point Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,706 OAK MTN	Originally Posted by GomerPyle Originally Posted by HBWALKER14 Why not just run them directly to your reverse lights on the tail lamp? Because I want to be able to turn them on even when the truck isn’t in reverse. And a 3- position switch to do On/Off/Reverse-only is way more trouble than I’m interested in If that's the case and you have truck bed lights just splice them to the lights in the bed and control them from the switch in the cab A BAD DAYS HUNTING OR FISHING IS BETTER THAN ANY DAY AT WORK

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: N2TRKYS] #3840868 01/19/23 08:25 AM 01/19/23 08:25 AM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,706 OAK MTN HBWALKER14 8 point
HBWALKER14 8 point Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,706 OAK MTN	Originally Posted by N2TRKYS Originally Posted by GomerPyle Originally Posted by HBWALKER14 Why not just run them directly to your reverse lights on the tail lamp? Because I want to be able to turn them on even when the truck isn’t in reverse. And a 3- position switch to do On/Off/Reverse-only is way more trouble than I’m interested in I’ve never understood why folks hook them to their reverse lights. I just figured laziness to be the culprit, but who knows. 🤷‍♂️ Well if you only need them for extra light while in reverse that's a no brainer. If you need them on a switch and have truck bed lights why not just splice to them ( see above post ) A BAD DAYS HUNTING OR FISHING IS BETTER THAN ANY DAY AT WORK

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840875 01/19/23 08:42 AM 01/19/23 08:42 AM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL	The switch that turns on my bed light also turns on my interior light. Which would make it useless for reversing bc having an interior light on while trying to backup in the dark, especially with tinted windows, makes it nearly impossible to see anything outside. I’ve considered all the options….having it on its own separate switch is how I want it. There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840879 01/19/23 08:50 AM 01/19/23 08:50 AM
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jmudler Freak of Nature Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 21,456 HSV AL	If you dont want to mess with a switch they do make Bluetooth led lights. Some change color too. It would help make it easier to be seen when you stuck next time Also if you are ever in the Huntsville area I can gladly help you. Did home and car audio professionally for years. Last edited by jmudler; 01/19/23 08:52 AM. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: jmudler] #3840896 01/19/23 09:04 AM 01/19/23 09:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
GomerPyle OP Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 21,034 Northport, AL	Originally Posted by jmudler If you dont want to mess with a switch they do make Bluetooth led lights. Some change color too. It would help make it easier to be seen when you stuck next time Also if you are ever in the Huntsville area I can gladly help you. Did home and car audio professionally for years. That’s a generous offer but don’t plan on being up there any time soon There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world: 1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840921 01/19/23 09:48 AM 01/19/23 09:48 AM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,706 OAK MTN HBWALKER14 8 point
HBWALKER14 8 point Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 1,706 OAK MTN	Originally Posted by GomerPyle The switch that turns on my bed light also turns on my interior light. Which would make it useless for reversing bc having an interior light on while trying to backup in the dark, especially with tinted windows, makes it nearly impossible to see anything outside. I’ve considered all the options….having it on its own separate switch is how I want it. I hear ya, just thought id throw out some different options. I may have a switch you can have. I ordered some th marine lights for my camper shell, and i was going to wire them directly to the bed lights, just havent gotten around to it yet.. Last edited by HBWALKER14; 01/19/23 09:55 AM. A BAD DAYS HUNTING OR FISHING IS BETTER THAN ANY DAY AT WORK

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840937 01/19/23 10:16 AM 01/19/23 10:16 AM
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,528 Sumter County sumpter_al 10 point
sumpter_al 10 point Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,528 Sumter County	Originally Posted by GomerPyle The switch that turns on my bed light also turns on my interior light. Which would make it useless for reversing bc having an interior light on while trying to backup in the dark, especially with tinted windows, makes it nearly impossible to see anything outside. I’ve considered all the options….having it on its own separate switch is how I want it. Gomer Does your truck have a 7 way trailer plug? If so the purple wire (on my truck) is for the reverse lights. If you use that you can add these same reverse lights to the trailer and they will come on when the truck is in reverse. The lights being at the back of the trailer will be of more use than an extra light on the bumper. If you use that option you could then connect the new bumper lights to the bed light (which controls the interior as well). I really only use the bumper light when I am locking a gate or doing something behind the truck. I love my country, but don't trust my government.

Re: Under Bumper Backup Lights [Re: GomerPyle] #3840950 01/19/23 10:33 AM 01/19/23 10:33 AM
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kodiak06 Booner Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,786 Satsuma	In Alaska, most cut and mounted into the tail gate. Worked well.

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