I have a 2021 RAM Limited with the multifunction tailgate. I would like to install the commonly seen LED light strips that fit under the tailgate and then hook up into the tails lights to give you running, backup, and sequential turn signals. However, I noticed there is a wiring harness that comes out of the bed frame just about in the middle of the tailgate assembly. This seems like it would get in the way of any aftermarket light assembly. Has anyone found an alternative? Thanks so much in advance...
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LED Tailgate Light Strip with Sequential Turn Signals
- Thread starter jrc15515
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2019REBEL
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I have the Opt 7 48 inch one rather than the 60 inch one with normal tailgate and that wiring harness doesn't interfere with it like the 60 inch version. Also guys are using spacers and such with the 60 inch version. I didn't use any on mine. Pretty well just attached it to the plastic strip under the tailgate.
Post 25 shows the light.
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Post 25 shows the light.
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Malodave
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If you are Handy you can do this:
I literally had all the Parts except a Silicone tube to make it waterproof.
There is the Curt Trailer T connector to tap into the wiring.
If you get the 5 pin Model, the Reverse connection is there already.
Since this light bar uses a dedicated Brake signal, I am going to pull a
connection from the Brake Controller to an Op-AMP to trigger the Brake
Lights.
Malodave
I literally had all the Parts except a Silicone tube to make it waterproof.
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There is the Curt Trailer T connector to tap into the wiring.
If you get the 5 pin Model, the Reverse connection is there already.
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Since this light bar uses a dedicated Brake signal, I am going to pull a
connection from the Brake Controller to an Op-AMP to trigger the Brake
Lights.
Malodave
Malodave
Ram Guru
I am working on a Circuit to use the Trailer Brake Controller wire as a separate
brake signal line. Since that Wire has a variable output, I have to run it thru
an Op-Amp with a Pot to set the Trigger Point to get the 12V Signal output
of the Op-Amp to the Arduino for the separate Brake signal.
Malodave
brake signal line. Since that Wire has a variable output, I have to run it thru
an Op-Amp with a Pot to set the Trigger Point to get the 12V Signal output
of the Op-Amp to the Arduino for the separate Brake signal.
Malodave
