How to install OPT7 Redline Tailgate Light Bar on 2018 4th Dodge Ram

[@terryperry4301]

Everyone keeps talking about it covering the spare tire hole. It comes with mounts so you can take it off and on as much as you want. He tells you in the video that it comes with mounting hardware. I absolutely love mine.

[@gray_wolverine63]

Ok so how do you get your spare tire out if you cover the hole with this light bar which you didn't said anything about ?

[@Average-Joe]

You can use the provided clips and not the 3M tape or get some neodymium magnets and stick them to the 3M tape.

[@valnangel02]

@@Average-Joe Hi I’m checking out the tailgate light for the first time. Does the tailgate light come with the screw in clips for the spare tire situation?

[@tinayeh9712]

I have the 48" installed on my truck, looks and works amazingly well.

[@JWard2]

I bet it doesn't anymore. So many have problems

[@JL-fe1ku]

Happy customers here! I've installed products from OPT 7 for my cars and friends', just wanna give a shout out to the team behind, keep up the good work!!!

[@davidpete3221]

Can you explain in detail for the hard wire splice in. I can see green goes to green yellows goes yellow but other white goes white and brown goes too? also can we wire the reverse light to 7 pin connector?

[@casperaudi7476]

Bruh you made it look easy now the hard part starts that praying for better weather 😂 and more sun.👍👍

[@liniumz]

Great product as always from OPT7, keep in mind, I am not very handy, I know some basics like oil change but that's about it, if I can install, you can. I've had bought other things from OPT7, never disappoint, great quality.

[@DGreen-On-Top]

I absolutely love mines!!!! Fits and looks perfect on my 2015 Chevy Silverado!

[@OPT7Lighting]

Right on!

[@DGreen-On-Top]

@@OPT7Lighting had the running board lights installed today. I'll post a video soon.👍🏾

[@Kruddle1]

When mounting like this, we would not have access to the spare tire dropdown mechanism. Does Opt7 provide clips so that we can remove the light bar to access the hole for the drop down?

[@OPT7Lighting]

We do! Feel free to email our team at - [e-mail]

[@countryboy602]

How did you know what the hot and ground wires where before you tapped into the reverse light ? I got a 2015 ram and I'm not sure which is the ground and the hot wire.

[@Average-Joe]

Don't use the 3M Scotchlok crimp spices ever. They will let corrosion build up and then the wire will break at those weak points and you will be back fixing it a few years down the road. Just get the Curt 55384 inline tap for the 7 way plug. It comes with a 4 way flat connector build in. Only 1 wire to splice and that's the reverse. Get the double wall heat shrink once you have made the solder joint, just a tiny bit of RV Silicone over the joint, then slide the heat shrink over it for a waterproof connection. Cut the reverse wire on the tap and slide on your heat shrink. Next solder the 3 connections (reverse light from ) OPT7 and the 2 cut wires from the tap) and apply the RV silicone and slide the heat shrink over it. VIOLA! A perfect splice that will ever fail or corrode. Been making waterproof connections for years using this method and have never had 1 failure due to corrosion. I have also fixed hundreds upon hundreds of connections that have failed from the 3M 801 Scotchlok connectors! you'll be happy you too the extra time to do it this way! OPT& should be showing you guys this method as the one they showed only ruins your wiring where the Scotchloks cut into your wiring exposing it to potential corrosion. Pull the rubber grommet out of the spare tire tool hole and use either neodymium magnets attached to the 3M tape or use the provided brackets to mount the OPT7. If you mount it just right after the grommet removal, you will have enough room to sneak your tool in! [That's what she said!] LOL

[@kodiakwoodworks9359]

Very good explanation I wish I had you handy for these kinds of jobs all the time. I've got lights for my box rails and this tailgate light not to mention installing a front camera and under hood lights all to go onto a 2015 ram 1500. I know nothing about wiring. I guess I'm going to learn. Thank you again for the info. I am going to follow it to a T. There should be a person thats qualified like you available for a small fee online to show how to do things like this. Shop rate is ridiculous. I know your worth it but you know, everything is so expensive. Thank you again.

[@rbbbb2645]

So I just ordered two of the 60 inch and ended up ordering a 48 also. I have a semi truck and I'm going to turn them and run them up the rear fairings. I got the additional 48 inch because I really need 7 feet so I'm hoping I can modify the 60 inch by halfing the 48 to extend the 60 to 84. I wish places could make custom lengths. I saw one place but it was cheap looking unlike yours.

[@doc559]

The plug-n-play using like a Hopkins adapter costs a little more. I did that. Friends that used the quick splices, found that vibration and water intrusion caused malfunctions. .The harness grin Hopkins, and others, plugs up tight and had solid connections for around $15. For me, it's been worth it and flawless functions .👍 😉🏆

[@grimdavis58]

Couldn't you just use shrink tubing or tape on the quick splicer

[@OPT7Lighting]

That's correct. OPT7 has 2 versions of these adapters as well. 1. The std one- www.opt-7.com/7-way-blade-4-way-pin-adapter/ and 2. a Dual plug one that allows for an additional connection to your trailer: www.opt-7.com/opt7-redline-dual-7-pin-splitter-to-4-foot-4-pin-extension-adapter-harness/

[@DABII71]

I don’t want to splice/cut my factory wires. The putco blade has a harness that is all in one plug and play, but the led bar and harness are 270+ 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Majatecks]

TIP: Adding silicone to all your electrical connections as they're being crimped will ensure a waterproof seal that will make it practically IP67 rated.

[@Kenny-hh3zf]

why remove the taillight and tap into the reverse light wiring? There is a reverse light wire on the 7 pin trailer connector. The center pin is for the reverse lights.

[@narozrezaie]

He just demonstrated that for the video genius. If you watched closely

[@timbradley8890]

@@narozrezaie He said you have to do that no matter which way you wire it though. So, dude has a point.

[@ganggreen1991]

That’s for reverse lights on a trailer I think

[@Sleepy731]

Thank you for the info. Thsi is exactly what i wanted to know!

[@daywalker9138]

Some Might tow a Trailer, if so those ports are needed

[@garylester2194]

I HIGHLY recommend NOT using the " quick " connectors. They are not a good long lasting connection. Instead, use weather proof, heat shrunk wire connectors .

[@Kawasaki-qb8hh]

I had quick connectors as well as shrink wrap both lasted fine for 3 years in Ohio weather

[@santa9919]

Yes I highly agree....I can't stand it when people do shitty wiring fuck😂

[@DynoDieselWagon]

YOU BE SAWRY

[@SpacedOutStudiosEntertainment]

Okay so I have a problem. 2015 ram tradesmen and I don’t have brown or white wires. I have brown and white and white and orange. I tried with brown to brown white and white to white orange no joy. Anyone else have this setup and get it to work?

[@horsepowerhd2464]

What wires on the truck do you connect the brown and white wires to?

[@ralphhross]

After reading the comments there seem to be 2 show stoppers here for this tailgate light and maybe for many tailgate light bars. First it blocks the spare tire access hole, so that's no good at all. The product should be designed to ensure access one way or another. Second most newer trucks do have a trailer installed function and it's not apparent that this product or the others have been tested to ensure if you wire into the trailer harness, that this function is not compromised.

[@nathanlegradi4098]

Ralph Ross buy lil strong magnets and stick them to the adhesive and then the magnets to the truck. Then the light bar is removable and still has access to the spare tire hole 👍🏻

[@zedhead2864]

So called "Quick Splice" should be outlawed. Only a true hack would use them!

[@patrickcuillier4763]

When you installed the light bar you covered the access to the spare tire release hole.

[@Jrodriguez1519]

What color wire on the plug did you connect the brown to!?

[@SpacedOutStudiosEntertainment]

You have any luck here?

[@jSTY0930831]

Cool. But I hope that ram owner doesnt ever need to drop his spare tire as you just blocked the hole.

[@ralphhross]

I saw another video for this same light bar for RAM 1500. The guy removed the rubber grommet around the spare tire hole and then it seemed there was enough room to get the spare tool in. Also the strip layed flat now. I am going to use that video and block the hole with cardboard and duct tape leaving the same smaller area open as in the other video, I'll get back on if it works for a 2017 RAM 1500. Here's the other video, check at about 1 minute in to see the hole left... : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ3chXaXaLFpbNE

[@richjoy71]

There is plenty of room to get your tool in to drop your spare

[@OPT7Lighting]

Jsty- you are correct. we went back to this install and set this up similarly to how Ralph has done it. You remove the grommet to get enough space to still get your tool in.

[@sergeyudalov1719]

How remove spare tire after instalation this light bar? Did you close hole for spare tire access?😅

[@OPT7Lighting]

Using the triple LED bar, it will block the spare tire hole.

[@dieselpower7797]

So I tried hooking that white wire up to the center pin AND tried hooking it up to the tail light reverse. Either one didn't work. Thinking it might be defective. Everything else works though.

[@OPT7Lighting]

Please contact our technical support via email at [e-mail]

[@andreg8192]

Do you guys have a installation for directly to the taillights for trucks that have BLIS

[@OPT7Lighting]

Vehicles with BLIS will required to be hardwire into the tail lights, there are different colors on the 2019+ vehicles. Check our support page for more installation support: support.opt-7.com/716730-Redline-LED-Tailgate-Bar

[@gamefreak6626]

So if install that, and get a flat the same day, u cant drop the spair tire....

[@OPT7Lighting]

we went back to this install and set this up similarly to how Ralph has done it. You remove the grommet around the spare tire hole to get enough space to still get your tool in.

[@DABII71]

Not sure about this brand, but they make clips that the 3m tape sticks to the clips and the lightbar clips into those. Then if you need to use the spare unclip the lightbar.

[@OPT7Lighting]

@@DABII71 That's correct. We have mountable clips that allow for easy access/removal

[@vixxone1]

@@OPT7Lighting link to the clips? I can't seem to find them on your site.

[@Kenny-hh3zf]

@@vixxone1 I don't believe clips exist... they just want you to buy the product and hope you have a flat where you destroy the light bar then you have to buy another one.

[@anonymous12593]

Is there a hump where u went over the rubber grommet for the spare tire?

[@OPT7Lighting]

Yes, you will be blocking the spare tire hole, if you wish not to do this, the other Redline Light Bar we offer may be a better suite.

[@anonymous12593]

@@OPT7Lighting I installed it over the weekend. I actually put the rod in (to lower the spare) and left it, and I stuck the lightbar just overtop, so i can still access the spare. I also just took off the plastic piece so it sticks flush. Seems to be working great and all 432 LEDs are still visible.

[@sportguy6468]

What colors does the harness match up with on a 2015 ram

[@SpacedOutStudiosEntertainment]

Same. I have no brown only white/brown and white/orange on 2015 tradesmen. Did you get this to work?

[@vixxone1]

Does this interfere at all with the backup camera?

[@richardsipejr7328]

So how do you access the hole for the spare tire in order to lower it with the strip covering the access? 2018 Dodge Ram 2500

[@OPT7Lighting]

We've included metal brackets that you can remove the light bar when every its needed.

[@chevyj9]

But how do you get your spare down now. It looks like the light bar covers the whole to lower spare

[@josnindiaz1889]

chevyj9 was thinking the same thing?!

[@AlejandroMartinez-qt3ty]

Isnt that in the way of the hole to remove the spare tire?

[@billyrose9679]

My Dakota dosen't have the bumper/tailgate space ,so do I mount to bottom of tailgate?

[@timothylansdkroener8850]

Above the rear window, I did and it looks awesome 👍

[@bradleyshelton6701]

You show connection the reverse light wire to the black on the Ram,,black didn't work for me,but the purple one did

[@edgartorres1883]

Ok but how do you know what wire to splice the white wire too? Because I saw two wires that are connected to the tail reverse light.

[@edgartorres1883]

I saw the black and purple white so which is the difference or what am I trying to find between the two wires?

[@OPT7Lighting]

The White wire on the light bar is the reverse lights, you will need to check your owner manual to see what your reverse wire is and then hard wire to that wire.

[@jsoutdoorz7390]

How do you remove the spare tire without damage to light bar

[@754boy]

There is a cylinder under the truck that you can rotate by hand to lower the spare. That's what I do.

[@wichlaczadam1977]

What is the wiring diagram in the OPT7, factory 4x pin wiring harness (the one going to the LED bar). My connection corroded to dust due to the salt here. I see red, green, blue & black when I cut it?? I need to splice it to another 4x pin connection, then hardwire it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@jimmclaury]

Which wire are you attaching the reverse wire to?

[@OPT7Lighting]

Your reverse tail lights.

[@killuv811]

Is exclusive for pick up trucks only?

[@nightster20081]

I hard-wired mine on my 2017 Ford F-150. However, since I installed it, there are a couple of issue, not major ones. First, it prompts me on the dash when starting up that a trailer is connected, however that is not the case, and because it thinks that it is connected to a trailer, two functions that my truck no longer does is the automatic shut-off when at a stop, and the backing-up assist is disabled. Please let me know if there is a way to resolve these issues with my truck since that started once the triple taillight bar was installed. Any feedback would be great.

[@OPT7Lighting]

Hey Gabriel, we apologize for the issues you are having after consulting with my team. Here is what they recommend you do to resolve this issue. Since hard wiring to the trailer harness will unfortunately cause a load on the system falsely thinking an actual trailer is attached. They recommend trying to wire directly to the taillight it self as done with the reverse light in this video.

[@nightster20081]

Would it be possible to show a video on wiring it using the taillight instead? I just want to make sure I'm doing it correctly and I learn better by watching a demonstration. Will the wires correspond to the same color on the taillight as they did on the trailer wireharness? That is my main concern, I want to make sure I am connecting the right wire with the wire on the taillight itself.

[@nightster20081]

OPT7 Hey I need your help I was trying to wire directly to the wiring on my taillights, but now I’m not getting any function out of the light bar. My year of Ford is 2017 F-150. I thought I had it, but I guess not 😞. Any help would be great.

[@bretbolnick3401]

did you ever get this resolved? I have the same problem, they send the tow package module, did not fix, sending a second one.hope that helps.

[@jamesm.8392]

Shouldn't have to go through all of this torture and butchering of your factory wiring after spending your money to buy their product.

[@matttrenske1288]

Just out of curiosity. How do you get the spare down

[@OPT7Lighting]

The spare tire can still be accessed and lowered using the proper socket wrench from underneath the vehicle.

[@bubbajeph]

Do you have this available for the Honda CANBUS connector? Like to see this on a 2017 series Ridgeline.

[@vixxone1]

Also, I have the backup camera and backup sensors, will this interfere?

[@warddbud]

Wirioto the headlights didn’t work for these Sidekick Sequential Running Board Switchback LED Strip Kit 60 inch for my 2016 Ram Outdoorsman. Where do you wire them to?

[@timothylansdkroener8850]

The tail lights

[@ourthing4192]

How do you attach the light bar? There’s a plastic piece between the bumper and tailgate that doesn’t let me attach anything there..

[@liniumz0521]

Love it, as always

[@christopherbasinski7811]

Make one without the full second delay and I'm sold...

[@OPT7Lighting]

Thanks for your feedback. If you hard wire the light bar directly to the tail lights, it will not cause the 0.3 seconds. The 0.3 seconds only happens when you use the 4 pin trailer tow plug. Hope this helps!

[@silverback3687]

How do you get your spear tire if you need it

[@OPT7Lighting]

Spare Tire Access Port Accessibility: The Redline Triple LED will cover any existing spare tire access ports. However, the spare tire can still be accessed and lowered using the proper socket wrench from underneath the vehicle.

[@richjoy71]

Did you hard wire the ram hitch light as well

[@drnanang]

Hello. Good day. Can this be intalled on 2008 toyota sequoia? I am trying to figure out but I do not get. I have a volvo XC60 and also wondering if this can be installed on it.

[@erickmarquez8986]

This led bar should be a solid beam and not just a single row of leds, correct? Not what’s shown in this video.

[@OPT7Lighting]

Redline Triple Light Bar Coordination: -Top Row: Turn Signal/ Hazards -Middle Row: Reverse Lights -Bottom Row: Brake/ Running Lights

[@sergioclemente9]

Can I fit on a ev ? It drains battery?

[@OPT7Lighting]

Please email our customer support via email at [e-mail]

[@garygriffiths5384]

How wide is the triple row?

[@OPT7Lighting]

Dimensions: (L)60"/48" x (W)3/4" x (H)3/8"

[@garygriffiths5384]

@@OPT7Lighting it's awesome I went ahead and ordered it before the response, fit right where I wanted it only had an inch area 🙃

[@3460usmc]

Theres all so a adapter you can get for the 7 pin connector if you think that would be easier for you

[@dirtjunkienation]

How are you supposed to remove your spare tire if you cover the hole to lower it?

[@OPT7Lighting]

the hole is large enough that with the correct placement of the triple, you can still access the hole. removal of the rubber grommet also enlarges the hole size or we include a clip mounting method that can be used to pop the bar in and out with ease .... and on many trucks, The spare tire can still be lowered from under the vehicle using the proper socket wrench...the hole just makes it more convenient

[@byronnicholas8459]

Can this be installed on a Tahoe?

[@craighall8762]

I've heard there is a slight delay between the vehicle light activating and the bar lighting. Is that true?

[@trisportloot4756]

If you don’t hard wire this may be the case

[@johnpuli7502]

Curt 56584 5 pin so you dont have to splice into reverse light wire.

[@domamabile813]

how do you know witch ones the reverse wire

[@OPT7Lighting]

It varies on each vehicle, but you can find more helpful articles here - support.opt-7.com/716730-Redline-LED-Tailgate-Bar

[@007Knightjp]

This looks really nice. However in the case of a tire puncture and being able to lower the spare tire, how do you use the tool when the light bar is in place? It looks like the light bar blocks the access hole.

[@ganggreen1991]

That’s why you should just use the clips and not the the adhesive because you can undo the light from the clips but the adhesive is going to be a pain in the balls

[@Reesaerials]

On your website you have this: Adapter Module - Add if vehicle has a rear camera, tow-assist or a rear parking sensor: My vehicle has all of these (2016 F350 Platinum short box). Can you please tell me what the "adapter module" is?

[@OPT7Lighting]

Some trucks will experience issues once the tailgate light bar is installed in which the truck believes a trailer is hooked up and will disable certain functions like rear parking sensors and rear camera. Installing the adapter module will resolve those issues.

[@lh5412]

@@OPT7Lighting Is there a way to solve this problem without the adapter?

[@jonathanreyes37]

OPT7 what does the adapter connect to? Instructions weren’t clear on that

[@johnnymoretti]

OPT7 you need to answer the question as to how to solve the problem without using the adapter. Many of us are waiting for this answer before buying your product. I have a 2017 RAM 1500 Limited with all the trailer tow, camera, etc. Thank you!

[@anastaciomartinez7485]

Any answers yet?

[@iceman17984]

I bought this for my 2014 Chevy Silverado everything was works great except the reverse lights can't get into work at all I tried to contact the company but they won't return my call

[@OPT7Lighting]

Hey, sorry to hear you are having issues with the reverse light. Customer satisfaction is important to us. Unfortunately we are unable to assist you with this issue on KZbin. But our Customer Service Team would love to assist you. They can be reached on Facebook Chat, via Live Chat on OPT-7.com or you can Email them: [e-mail]. Please have your Order ID and Email used during the order on hand for quick response. Thank you for reaching out! -Team OPT7

[@Shad0wC0mpany2]

Is it me or does the reverse not seem that bright at all?

[@youngmossy69]

Covers the spare access hole

[@byanranocchia2112]

What size was installed on this truck?

[@OPT7Lighting]

60 inch Redline Triple

[@2Tone2Smooth]

@@OPT7Lighting bro this really the only comment you replied to WHERE THE FUCK DOES THE BROWK GO TO ON A 2014 ram

[@DABURG4ME]

And how do I lower my spare tire now that you covered the tool access hole with the light bar?

[@earlzeis35]

Use the mounting clips instead of the tape. Then you remove the entire light bar when needed.

[@DynoDieselWagon]

YOULL BE SORRY USING SCOTCHLOCKS !!! ALWAYS SOLDER & HEAT SHRINK!!!

[@MattyIce6141]

When making this video did they not think that different years have different wire colors? I’m trying to hardwire mine but this video is pretty much useless because of my year. 2015 Ram.

[@rennieonders5040]

For anyone looking for the answer on how to hard wire this light bar on the 2015 Ram 1500 in the future, the wiring is as follows: White (provided adapter harness) goes to Black (Pin 2 ground), Brown (adapter) to White with Brown stripe (Pin 6 running lights), Yellow (adapter) to Yellow (Pin 1 left turn signal/brake), and finally Green (adapter) to Light Green (Pin 4 right turn signal/brake). It goes without saying that the long standalone White wire goes to the reverse light connector of one of your tail lights. I hope this helps.

[@earlssmallsegmentshop5798]

You just fixed it so you cant get to the spear tire lol

[@TheAlphabeard]

If you don't hard wire it in, you're going to look like the guy from the ghetto with his power wire going from underneath his hood over the door pillar.

[@MrSuzukiyamaha]

Scotch locks......No!!!!!!!!

[@hammer3699]

Beware.. I've been thru 3 of these light bars. And its cost me money to get them returned. Customer service is in China and they are terrible to talk with. No phone number only email and take days to respond. I'm done with this company.

[@andrewjavosky1338]

Just coming in from a Instagram ad. I must say the pictures that are posted vs the actual product vary a ton. Definetely a red flag and I wont be buying anything. Be honest about your product or you'll run your business in the ground.

[@technicaltrucking8704]

Mine went to shit after 3 months. Customer service sucks. I don't recommend opt7

[@OPT7Lighting]

We offer a 2 year warranty starting from the order date, learn more here - www.opt-7.com/customer-support/

[@technicaltrucking8704]

@@OPT7Lighting took you 2 weeks to respond to my comment. i put in a warranty info, you want a video of it not working like you dont trust me. i submitted everything and still have not received my replacement. junk customer service, junk product.

[@GigawattGarage]

its soooooo dim

[@OPT7Lighting]

are you referring to something specific? Our triple led tailgate is known for being THE brightest and cleanest looking "beam" on the market. Give us a shot, and let us know otherwise!