Cargo Light/Bed Rack Light Question

[jalake]

I installed an overland bed rack, and I'm in the middle of wiring up the following:

Two rock lights on each side of the rack (4 total) and one rear 6" light bar.

The question I have is a power source.
I am looking at splicing a relay into the constant 12v trailer lead. BUT...

I REALLY want to wire them into the cargo light tracer to use the same switch, but I can't seem to find any work around to turn them on while driving.

I really do not want to add another switch in the cab.

The lights will be used to see rocks/trees/debris while light offroading at night

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

[Richard320]

Thread 'Looking to add AUX switches? Using the homelink buttons to control Lightbars DIY HOW TO for under $20.'

Aug 30, 2021

So I just added MicTuning C2 rocklights under my truck and I didn't want to drill a hole on a panel in the interior of the truck. So I purchased a eMylo DC 12V 1 Channel 433Mhz RF Wireless Relay Remote Control Momentary Light Switch Self-lock Transmitter with Receiver for Home Use
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A6VO79M/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MDQ1YQ68V7K8GGBF2AYB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


one of the 2 remotes included and the rock light it controls

they're rated at 10a, so you could wire them directly to anything under 120w's anything higher and they should be run to...

• dannymcd

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[jalake]

Thread 'Looking to add AUX switches? Using the homelink buttons to control Lightbars DIY HOW TO for under $20.'

Aug 30, 2021

So I just added MicTuning C2 rocklights under my truck and I didn't want to drill a hole on a panel in the interior of the truck. So I purchased a eMylo DC 12V 1 Channel 433Mhz RF Wireless Relay Remote Control Momentary Light Switch Self-lock Transmitter with Receiver for Home Use
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A6VO79M/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MDQ1YQ68V7K8GGBF2AYB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


one of the 2 remotes included and the rock light it controls

they're rated at 10a, so you could wire them directly to anything under 120w's anything higher and they should be run to...

• dannymcd

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I really like that setup, hide the relay under the bed so no through cab connections. I could also add a switch in the bed in case the relay has issues with the RF while off the beaten path. I would just have to get out of the truck to turn the lights on

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

OR YOU COULD GET A AUXBEAM SWITCH PANEL OR LOOK INTO ADDING THE UPFITTER SWITCHES THAT COME OEM ON OTHER TRIMS OR I THINK 2500'S

Thread 'Upfitter Switches'

Feb 27, 2019

Anyone know if we can buy the 2019 Ram 2500/3500 upfitter switches? If so I was looking to install them in my 1500. Was hoping someone on here was familiar with how to get the part numbers. Thanks

• Mark985
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• Forum: Interior

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