Back up lights are just not bright enough

[Lezmark]

I did a search but couldnt easily find what I am looking for. Backing up my driveway, the lights just dont allow me to see well. I have considered bulbs as well as hitch and plate mounted bars. I could use some recommendations please. The idea of the hitch mount is appealing but I see negative reviews. Please share what has worked for you. Thanks

 

[Jako]

I did a search but couldnt easily find what I am looking for. Backing up my driveway, the lights just dont allow me to see well. I have considered bulbs as well as hitch and plate mounted bars. I could use some recommendations please. The idea of the hitch mount is appealing but I see negative reviews. Please share what has worked for you. Thanks

Reverse Lights POSTS COMPILATION

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/license-plate-reverse-light.4787/page-17#post-238534 https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/reverse-light-mod.13871/ https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/another-reverse-led-idea.14148/...

5thgenrams.com

Many options from fellow members.

 

[Lezmark]

thanks!!!!!!

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Diode has a kit

www.diodedynamics.com

 

[RickWaz]

I'm using the Putco 60" taillight bar + the Diode Dynamic's HitchMount LED Pod Reverse Kit (CR1). And the DD LED Pod Kit alone provides MUCH more light than the OEM backup lights. Good luck!

 

[HSKR R/T]

Diode has a kit

www.diodedynamics.com

And you can buy just the brackets for like $40 and use any light of your choice. A 7-pin adapter from Vice Designs gets you reverse light Deutsch connectors to plug into lights.

 

[Dyeelitt]

Initially I used the Diode Dynamics hitch and it worked well. I saw they had a kit with brackets and 2 lights and I changed to that and it’s amazing, easy install, plug and play, although for the passenger side light I had to get a longer bolt to accommodate the bracket thickness.

HitchMount LED Pod Reverse Kit

<div class="ddescr dcol1"> <div class="block1"> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Allows you to mount an SSC1 or C1R LED pod in any 2-inch trailer hitch receiver.</li> <li>Adds a powerful reverse light, 4th brake light, and additional running light.</li> <li>Simple 5-minute installation, with no need...

www.diodedynamics.com

Stage Series Reverse Light Kit for 2019-2023 Ram 1500

<div class="ddescr dcol1"> <div class="block1"> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Mount two SSC1, SSC2, or C1R pods underneath the 2019-2023 Ram 1500 rear bumper.</li> <li>Provides high-power reverse light, red accent light, and 4th brake light (w/ C1R option).</li> <li>Connects to trailer hitch wiring...

www.diodedynamics.com

 

[scottmoyer]

I have a few posts in the above compilation. I purchased Amazon LED lights and mounted them in the plastic pieces under the bumper that also house the backup sensors. I like the looks of my install, as it looks like a factory job, but the angle they shoot is still too low. I will not be adjusting them again, because I get enough light from them. If I were to do it again, I would install the same lights in the plastic piece above the bumper and below the tailgate. The angle of that mounting surface would blast light straight out, while still keeping the lights low profile.

 

[Lezmark]

Initially I used the Diode Dynamics hitch and it worked well. I saw they had a kit with brackets and 2 lights and I changed to that and it’s amazing, easy install, plug and play, although for the passenger side light I had to get a longer bolt to accommodate the bracket thickness.

HitchMount LED Pod Reverse Kit

<div class="ddescr dcol1"> <div class="block1"> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Allows you to mount an SSC1 or C1R LED pod in any 2-inch trailer hitch receiver.</li> <li>Adds a powerful reverse light, 4th brake light, and additional running light.</li> <li>Simple 5-minute installation, with no need...

www.diodedynamics.com

Stage Series Reverse Light Kit for 2019-2023 Ram 1500

<div class="ddescr dcol1"> <div class="block1"> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Mount two SSC1, SSC2, or C1R pods underneath the 2019-2023 Ram 1500 rear bumper.</li> <li>Provides high-power reverse light, red accent light, and 4th brake light (w/ C1R option).</li> <li>Connects to trailer hitch wiring...

www.diodedynamics.com

Thanks for the help. I like the looks of these. Before I ordered I looked under my 2023 and couldnt quite see how the plug detached or where. Can you help? Thanks again

 

[Lezmark]

Thanks for the help. I like the looks of these. Before I ordered I looked under my 2023 and couldnt quite see how the plug detached or where. Can you help? Thanks again

I cant see the retention clips they talk about in the video. Am I stoopid?

 

[HSKR R/T]

Thanks for the help. I like the looks of these. Before I ordered I looked under my 2023 and couldnt quite see how the plug detached or where. Can you help? Thanks again

It the 7-pun trailer wire harness connector. The release is kind of on top. Easier if you drop the spare tire so you have more room to work and see what you need to do, if you aren't familiar with disconnecting this style connector.

 

[Dyeelitt]

Thanks for the help. I like the looks of these. Before I ordered I looked under my 2023 and couldnt quite see how the plug detached or where. Can you help? Thanks again

The 7 pin wiring harness. Diode dynamics has a great harness that plugs in and provides the connectors for the lights. If you go to the Diode dynamics website they have a video that walks you through the complete installation

 

[kapinallinen2]

I cant see the retention clips they talk about in the video. Am I stoopid?

Most likely not.
Just reach in, squeeze and push, should pop right out.

 

[HSKR R/T]

The 7 pin wiring harness. Diode dynamics has a great harness that plugs in and provides the connectors for the lights. If you go to the Diode dynamics website they have a video that walks you through the complete installation

The diode dynamics harness is more expensive than the @VICE design one