Using factory bed lights to power/control rear off road light?

[RockyRidge_Ram2020]

I just ordered Nilight 2PCS 7 Inch 30W Super Slim Spot Led Light Bar Driving Fog Light Single Row Off Road led Lights and Off Road Wiring Harness- 2 Leads ( comes with switch ,inline fuse, and relay.


the wiring Harness that came with it is too short to reach the battery. I was wondering if I can splice into the wires to be able to use the button in the bed for the factory bed lights or the bed control the aftermarket lights?

Or should I not be lazy and buy more wire and run it to the battery.

 

[PorBoy]

My suggestion is and when I do wiring is solely to run the wires to the battery. Yes it is a pain but once done I am much happier with the outcome. Again this is in no way an assault on you, just how I do it. Good luck and please keep us posted about this.

 

[RockyRidge_Ram2020]

My suggestion is and when I do wiring is solely to run the wires to the battery. Yes it is a pain but once done I am much happier with the outcome. Again this is in no way an assault on you, just how I do it. Good luck and please keep us posted about this.

Yea, that was my first option but I seen those lights and wires just sitting right there, thought it might be a good way to run the light with an easy switch. I’ll do some more digging. I’ll try to see how much power those stock bed lights are

 

[Shives]

the stock bed lights DO NOT HAVE A LARGE CURENT SUPPLY. They are just set up enough to power the bed lamps. Would not suggest. I would just run a new length back.

 

[RockyRidge_Ram2020]

the stock bed lights DO NOT HAVE A LARGE CURENT SUPPLY. They are just set up enough to power the bed lamps. Would not suggest. I would just run a new length back.

That’s what I was afraid of. Thanks !

 

[Shives]

If you want them to come on with your bed lights, that can be done with a relay. If you have any questions about wiring, DM me. I can show you how.

 

[brawler1588]

Check out some of my posts my truck is a lease so nothing I have done is permanent. If you want them to turn on in just reverse I recommend getting the correct curt wireless adapter and tap into the reverse. What I did though is i did the curt adapter with a wireless remote and than tapped into the power wire and ran it to the wireless adapter under the hood so now they come on in reverse and than I can turn them on with the remote whenever I want. All my aux lights are hooked up to my wireless switch. Message me if you have any questions.

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