That's what a small glob of clear silicone on the cut end is for.
It looks great, I want to do the same for myself, but with red stripHad my LED strips installed couple weeks ago, a must for XL owners or even XLT owners who don’t have a light inside the bed. The factory lighting from 3rd brake light just isn’t enough especially if you have a tonneau cover on.
I purchased two 6ft LED strips that came as a bundle, a switch was included. I used the factory pigtail that was provided and spliced the power and ground wires. A simple job but time consuming to tuck the wire and ensure that the mod would last.
I removed the left rear cover (bin for those non-XL owners). Ran the LED wires thru the rubber grommet that was already on the vehicle.
My LED were 6ft long so I had a few inches left over so I stuck them onto the front of the bed making a L Shape. Ran wires under the vehicle in front of spare tires. Took a bit of time to ensure the wires weren’t just hanging, secured all wiring to existing harness and electric taped all my wires as I didn’t want any water/mud/dirt/snow damage. Was able to sneak the switch between the bed and tailgate. Electric taped the switch completely and did a small cut out for the actually switch button to protrude out of the electric tape.
It was the only spot I could reach with the provided wires I was giving from the LED strip, I could have extended the switch wire but got lazy. Overall I like the setup and pretty sure I won’t have any wire damage to come, hopefully these LED last. They're super bright, if I had the tonneau cover folded and lights on, you'd see me EVERYYTHING. Super excited to put this truck to use when camping season opens again.
What are you using that third switch for? I really like the look of these switches and have spent the last hour trying to figure out how to wire these lol!Nice! Did the same but added a switch with USB charging. Putting the flexbed to use lol
I did. Used push-in zip ties to loop around the LED strip. The holes were already in the bed.
Especially if you go with a bed cover of your choice shouldn't be a problem
Link for that switch plate please.Nice! Did the same but added a switch with USB charging. Putting the flexbed to use lol
Yes. Switches & plate look great & useful. Would love the info for all. Thanks
The second switch is not in use (yet) lol and the third actually not a switch but voltmeter and USB outlets https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08KT8M11F?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Very cool! I had looked at that switch and was curious if it was actually 2 switches and was thinking about a use for it! It's good to have an extra! (Maybe for my taser gun) lol....
For the light strip, did you end up using the ONERAY brand from Amazon or something different?Nice! Did the same but added a switch with USB charging. Putting the flexbed to use lol
Do you have a link to share where you purchased these LED Light Strips?My LED bed lighting kit came in. Now I just need the large 4 wheeled accessory to install it.
I dont have a link. I got these off Evilbay. I still dont have the large 4 wheeled accessory to install them on. It made it to the dealer, and sits waiting on a trailer brake recall
