Installation of LED Truck Bed Light Strips - Nilight - TR-05 60 Inch 180 LEDs Bed Strip Kit

UPDATE 3/5/2023 - We've had these lights for just over 3 years and I must say I'm still very impressed with the light they produce, this project was so worth it.
We do a lot of camping and often have things stored in the back of our truck, I installed additional bed lighting to improve night visibility for looking for things, fueling and starting/stopping our generator...etc. This additional lighting did not cost much and was easy to install. I must say it's a big improvement from the stock lighting I had before.
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Here's the link to what I purchased - Nilight TR-05 2PCS 60'' 180 LEDs Bed Strip Kit for Cargo, Pickup Truck, SUV, RV, Boat (White Light) -
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[@370hssv3]

Very helpful answered my question Thanks👍👍

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Awesome, happy to help. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

[@daviddixon7466]

Great video

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Thank you David and thanks for watching. I really like these lights and they are inexpensive. Here's the link to what I purchased - Nilight TR-05 2PCS 60'' 180 LEDs Bed Strip Kit for Cargo, Pickup Truck, SUV, RV, Boat (White Light)amazon affiliate link - amzn.to/3ll65Xi www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

[@GimpyCamper]

Good job as always

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Thank you. this set up sure lights up the bed of my truck :)

[@garlandstyle5797]

You have NO fear about cutting and splicing wires.. LOL Good upgrade Michael.

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Thank you, I do what I can for America

[@GimpyCamper]

Great video friend! I have some similar lights that I mounted as under cabinet lights in the house. I used some connectors and I'm not too happy with them. I'm going to have to go back and solder the connections so they get better connections one of these days.

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Thanks, solder with heat shrink is the best way to go

[@HappyTrailsAdventures]

Great video! I just ordered the same LED light strips and your install video is a perfect solution for my install preparation. Can I ask you, what is the brass fitting used for shown at 6:17 ? Perhaps a compressed air fitting? Thanks again!

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

You are going to really like these lights. Great catch on seeing the brass fitting :) I have a small on board air compressor for my air bags and I tapped into the line, the only problem is the compressor is to small and does not put out much air at all so I don't use it. Thanks for watching

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Looking good. I like Nilight products. Adam

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Thank you, they sure add lots of light for $25

[@jmcasteel7310]

Was that a "turd hearst" in the early part of your video in your truck bed? LOL! Another great informative video Mike!

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Yes it was, I leave it in the truck all the time instead of having it in our garage :)

[@camerongriswold3893]

Does your key have to be turned to use these lights, or does it have constant power to the switch?

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Thanks for watching and your question. What I did was find a wire that had constant power and hooked the switch up to it. I'm so glad I did this project, it works great and everyone that sees it are amazed at how much light it puts out. Here's the link to what I purchased - Nilight TR-05 2PCS 60'' 180 LEDs Bed Strip Kit for Cargo, Pickup Truck, SUV, RV, Boat (White Light) - amzn.to/3ll65Xi Voltage Continuity and Current Tester - amzn.to/3FEXZSp

[@chuckparson6712]

So they only work with the ignition switch on or the park lights on, correct?

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Thanks for watching. You have a great question, I should have mentioned this in my video. I found a wire that provides 12 volt power all the time. So I'm able to turn the lights on without having to turning on anything except the led light switch itself. Its possible that I connected into the hot wire that was going to the existing truck bed lights. www.youtube.com/@thetraveltrailerguy/videos

[@MrJoe8K]

So why not tap into the factory bed light? Than it turns on all together

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

You know what you are right that's a great idea, I wish I had thought of that when I was doing this project. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@kevinmeibaum7004]

How did you find the “Hot” wire in the taillight? And I’m assuming you had to disconnect the battery before splicing into that hot wire….

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Here's the tool I used to find the Hot wire and I did disconnect the battery before splicing. Voltage Continuity and Current Tester - amzn.to/3FEXZSp

[@littlejp6090]

if you get more wire you can go right to the battery

[@joshuacabjuan4708]

How are they holding up? Have they falling off?

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Hi Joshua, great question :) Its funny you asked it and I'm glad you did. I've checked around every couple months to make sure the adhesive is still holding the lights on and they are like the day I installed them :) I think the trick is to make sure the surface you are applying them to is very clean and dry. Thanks for asking and watching :)