Opt7 tailgate light bar installation | 2020 Ram 1500 | Mod 5

This video is about the Opt7 tailgate light bar installation on a 2020 Ram 1500 with reverse light.
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[@TracyWilliams-gg6dp]

solution for the two humps that seems to get in the way! I used my heat gun and a flat head screw driver and when they were hot enough I pressed them down to the point where they are now flat.Ready to install the light bar now

[@WorldOfJones]

Interesting

[@harrisonfausnaugh6073]

Just came across this video and got this same light bar coming for Christmas!! Your vid will help a lot for sure!

[@WorldOfJones]

You’re going to love it and Thank You for watching!

[@CheechDogg.0n37s]

If you would of used the CURT 56584 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 5-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness you wouldn't of had to splice into anything ... you could of added a bullet connector to the white wire which is your back up lights and connected it that way ... the last pin connector on the harness is your back up lights that is where the white wire will go into it ...

[@WorldOfJones]

Dang I wish I would’ve known that before I did it lol

[@CheechDogg.0n37s]

@@WorldOfJones right ? lol .. oh well my friend ... check out ramforum.com ... a lot of useful information for our trucks there ...

[@pkontoslight]

Very helpful i thought I was going to end up destroying the plastic cover THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@WorldOfJones]

No problem and Thank You for watching!!!

[@philza19968]

Nice vid I did the same to my 2021 Toyota Tundra. I thought I was going to install the redline module just in case I had an error or malfunction. I actually used the Nilight 60 inch 3 row LED tailgate light. I just went ahead and soldered the reverse light wire on the middle white wire of the curt trailer wire harness. Made my connections and I just electrical taped the reverse wire around the main cable of my tailgate late to keep them together and make it easy to fish the wire along the inside of the bumper to the back of the trailer connection and wire tie it. But the one thing I didn't think of was the dielectric spray. I'll probably have to disconnect everything and spray it to protect my connections. Thanks for sharing.

[@WorldOfJones]

No Problem! Thank You for watching!

[@Donny65]

That definitely adds some pop to your truck, I’m going to get one for my GMC

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you and yeah it definitely changes the look

[@tappaction1201]

The back up is super bright!

[@WorldOfJones]

TAPP ACTION Super bright Jack!

[@thomasleach1255]

Saved me a ton of headaches. Thanks, man!

[@WorldOfJones]

Glad I could help! Thank You for watching!

[@cruzzindodge]

Just bought this for my rebel... but i got the opt7 wire harness with built-in reverse wire

[@idontcaresapo8233]

Nice. So you just build 6 layers of double sided tape. I got that but in the center there is a cable how do you do there

[@WorldOfJones]

I put it underneath that part or on the two tabs that are sticking out

[@ryanswope3530]

1 year later how do you still like these taillight light bar. Great video I’m looking to add these to my 2016 1500 ram express

[@WorldOfJones]

I love it. Everything still works fine and no error codes. I plan on doing an update video on it soon once I get some free time

[@Dhall-sg2hf]

Nice man, I have a 2021 Ram Rebel with the same exact plastic under the tail gate and was wanting some ideas on how to mount that. Ill prob buy that tape you got as well and just one long piece plastic as a spacer then tape it. Im a welder/fabricator so we have all kinds of materials to use at work. Thanks again man!, Looks really good too!

[@WorldOfJones]

Congratulations on your new truck! You will love it! It will change the entire look as well. S/o to the trades! 🤙🏾

[@wareintheworldrv9108]

Thanks for making the video, I also have a 2020 5th gen Laramie and plan to do this.

[@WorldOfJones]

No problem! Thank You for watching!

[@danpantoliano3695]

Can I ask were you got the adapter harness??

[@WorldOfJones]

The link to buy it is in my description

[@patrickgoodman2638]

Does this affect your truck thinking there’s a trailer or anything? I don’t want it affecting it and it get rid of the back up beeps or anything

[@WorldOfJones]

No it hasn’t affected it at all. My sensors still beep whenever I turn my back up sensors on

[@jameskyle2238]

nice video man, It seems a ton easier now.

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you for watching and glad I could help!

[@jasbeirne]

Nice video on the splicing of the wiring harness. The reverse lights were driving me to the Putco Blade which has a wire already spliced for a true plug and play but if all it takes is splicing into the Curt harness, I can do that and save $200. Thanks!

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you for watching and yeah I would rather splice into that harness instead of the factory wires

[@kinukoko]

How did those layers of double sided tape work? Is it still holding? I have same issues but different brand of light. Those humps and the gaps on both sides where the panel is more recessed on both sides I had not been able to figure out.

[@WorldOfJones]

They’re still holding till this day and I have almost 90,000 miles on it now with no issues

[@CarlitosCustoms]

Thanks for this! Going to do my 2021 Limited this weekend!

[@WorldOfJones]

No problem congratulations on your truck and glad that I could help! 👌🏾

[@CarlitosCustoms]

@@WorldOfJones I have had this OPT7 unit on a couple trucks before but all them before had a metal lip to mount too, I wasn’t sure how to mount it on the new body RAM so I was glad to find your video so I knew what I was up against, love your truck too!

[@WorldOfJones]

@@CarlitosCustoms Thank You!

[@GeneralOrhan]

Nice man. Just picked up a Big Horn 2021 might do the same thing.

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you! It’ll definitely change the look of your truck!

[@donearl6675]

Oohmmm you did good ..Greate vid..Oohmmm😄😄

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you for watching!

[@grantdale9074]

Just got one of this for my 2020 Bighorn. Was wondering what curt connector to get. Mounted mine with the clips but I want something more secure so picked up some of that tape👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@WorldOfJones]

It’s going to change the look of your whole truck! Hope my video helped you out!

[@Ed-lw8dg]

I have the same truck and same tail light bar. But out of nowhere all of sudden the light bar stays on even when the truck is shut off. Contracted opt7 and they said to wire directly to the tail light. Before I undo all my hard work. Anyone else experience this? Is it a damaged wire or something?

[@WorldOfJones]

Mine did the same thing but it eventually stopped

[@resdawgs]

Mine is brand new also so i dont wanna cut no wires, but damn i like those lights.

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you and I didn’t cut any wires

[@resdawgs]

@@WorldOfJones i wish you had a full video because i don’t understand some of it. You need a go pro to make better videos so u have both hands free.

[@brandonbrown3705]

Oh man that looks good as hell!

[@WorldOfJones]

Brandon Brown 😂 yeah it does appreciate you watching as always! 🤙🏾

[@adaleparker1956]

Loved the video - I have the same truck as you. In retrospect does it really use the 60 inch or should you have gone with the 48 inch. I'm looking to do mine and wanted to get your thoughts before I purchase stuff.

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching! I think the 48 inch would look a little weird because it wouldn’t fill up the entire tailgate. It basically would be 6 inches shorter on each side. The 48 inches are really for midsized trucks I think.

[@hmtruong83]

Looks sweet dude!!

[@WorldOfJones]

AzN TxN Thank you and Thank You for watching!

[@resdawgs]

Have you done anything to your exhaust?

[@WorldOfJones]

No I don’t think I’ll ever do any exhaust mods

[@resdawgs]

@@WorldOfJones i didnt do anything crazy. All i did was swap out stock mid to a cherry bomb just for a little bit of sound. Nothing to wake the neighbors😂😂

[@mrlookn4dchewn84]

Have you tried the putco freedom blade light bar?

[@WorldOfJones]

No I haven’t. This has been my one and only light bar

[@stevenlucas171]

With the tape being that thick was there any issues with the tailgate dropping down and hitting it?

[@WorldOfJones]

My tailgate does rub against it a little bit but it doesn’t scratch up my tailgate at all due to the soft close and soft covering on the tail light itself

[@stevenlucas171]

Awesome! I may have to get one for my truck it looks sharp!

[@WorldOfJones]

@@stevenlucas171 Yeah it definitely changes the look of the truck! Thank you!

[@shawnreckard574]

Did you need to use the device for error code? I’ve heard some say that the computer thinks a trailer is hooked up if you don’t use.

[@WorldOfJones]

Shawn Reckard i have yet to have an error code. I just Hooked it up direct with out using the module

[@johnrambo4082]

I have a OBT7 Redline Triple LED Tailgate light bar Installed on my 2022 Tundra 1794. Everything worked great. No codes/errors on Dash. Then, I noticed on one of my cameras that when backing up and then stopping and then go forward from Braking that the whole light bar flashed Yellow. Sometimes it even does it when moving forward from stop. Has anyone experience that or can check their OBT7 lightbars

[@WorldOfJones]

The only time that I’ve seen it flash yellow was walking up from behind to unlock my truck

[@solofett7222]

What do you do about the spare tire hole ? I have a 2019 2500 bighorn I have the blade I’m looking and there’s a hole to drop the spare tire do I just use the clips and go over it ?

[@WorldOfJones]

Hmmm I’m not sure about that one because I don’t have that on mine

[@Black02wing]

I just bought the 60" for my 21 Bighorn, what do you think about using Scotch Dual Lock 250 Re closable Fastener instead of the tape to make it removable, to get to the tailgate hook up ? the scotch hook n latch is 1/4 thick when put together.

[@WorldOfJones]

That should work I don’t see why not. Let me know how it goes if you do that instead. Congratulations on your new truck and Thank You for watching!

[@jack.9922]

Did you end up being able to do this with the 60' on your bighorn? I got an issue similar to his with my laramie too but I didn't want to stack the tape haha

[@mikecreager7202]

Thx for the vid. I have a 2022 with the trailer assist feature. I was wondering if you have the trailer assist feature and did you get error codes? Thx in advance.

[@WorldOfJones]

I don’t think I have the trailer assist package on my truck. I only have the tow package

[@hugholiver5453]

Awesome Video, Did you have any issues with the Sensors?

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you and no sir I didn’t

[@mikerichards6311]

👍

[@jasonbrown5376]

Good video. How's it holding up? My wife got me one but didn't install it because of those humps..

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you and it’s holding up great! I need to do a follow up video on how everything is holding up

[@firuzantahranci9277]

Awesome looking truck dude . Which tailgate light would you recommend for my 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Quad Cab 6.4 cb ? According to Amazon yours won't fit mine

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank you I appreciate that and congratulations on your truck as well! I don’t see why that one won’t fit yours it’s the same width I thought 🤔 If not you can get the brand and they make a smaller one for midsize trucks

[@firuzantahranci9277]

@@WorldOfJones thank you , what trim is your truck ?

[@WorldOfJones]

@@firuzantahranci9277 Big Horn extended cab. The only difference between the two I thought was the length not the width

[@firuzantahranci9277]

@@WorldOfJones how did you fit the bar in that space where there is a bigass cable right in the middle of it?

[@WorldOfJones]

@@firuzantahranci9277 😂😂😂 I just put mine right over it. I explain it in the video

[@redmileroofingllc1935]

Hello I have a question my light just work with when I press the brake light can anybody help me why it’s doing this only

[@WorldOfJones]

It doesn’t work when you press the brake light or the brake light is the only thing working?

[@Rbaseball707]

Is there anyway to get rid of the delay for the brake??

[@WorldOfJones]

Like a delay between pressing the brake and the light actually lighting?

[@Rbaseball707]

@@WorldOfJones yes when you press the brake the brake light to the strip light is delayed

[@WorldOfJones]

@@Rbaseball707 I’m not sure you can try unplugging it and then plugging it back in. If that doesn’t work you may want to call customer service

[@huskerfan]

Really nice video man. Appreciate it! I'm going to do the exact same thing. Did you get any error codes and did you need to install the adapter module?

[@WorldOfJones]

Thank You Gary I appreciate you for watching the video and your feedback. I haven’t received any error codes and I didn’t install the adapter module

[@jowiseman64]

@@WorldOfJones Hey Mr Jones. I followed your lead on 2021 ram Laramie. It has the plastic like yours but when I used the tape like you did the tailgate now opens and crushes the light strip. Did you have this problem? The light still works but I can see it causing a problem after opening and closing the tailgate. Any ideas or suggestions. Thanks Johnny Wiseman

[@WorldOfJones]

@@jowiseman64 Hey mine hits a little bit but not like crushing it. It has like a plastic covering on the actual light itself so it hasn’t been causing real damage. You can try to lessen up the tape maybe?

[@jowiseman64]

@@WorldOfJones Thanks I'll try taking a couple of layers of tape off. I may have the whole light strip up too high but I put it on those 2 humps which seemed like the right height. Like you mentioned if you put it below the humps it's to low and above is too high. .. My light is enclosed in plastic also. Just have to wait and see what it does. Thanks again

[@larry9729]

@@jowiseman64 hey there, were you able to get it not to touch? I just bought the same set up for my 2023 and it is the same way and looks like it will hit with one row of tape. I’m thinking it need to drop lower than those two bumps, but then there’s a couple other ones below it. I’m stuck?! Lol.

[@stevenfraraccio9483]

Did it work when you lock/unlock the truck like the light go when you press on the manet ?

[@WorldOfJones]

Yes it does when you do it the first time

[@stevenfraraccio9483]

Perfect thank for sure i will add one to m'y truck !

[@genemroz7933]

Unfortunately, the tailgate hits and pushes on the bar when the tailgate is open and you might wear the paint off the bottom.

[@WorldOfJones]

Gene Mroz I don’t think mine is hitting at all. I’ll check in the morning though

[@WorldOfJones]

Gene Mroz it’s hitting it slightly but I don’t think that that light bar is hard enough for it to damage that bottom part of that tailgate overtime. I’ll do a year review to see how it is. I also have bumper to bumper warranty on my truck for paint and all

[@genemroz7933]

@@WorldOfJones This seems like a bad design by ram, there really isn't anything behind the plastic except a clip for the wiring. I'm going to try and modify the plastic piece.

[@WorldOfJones]

Gene Mroz oh wow I didn’t know that. I just didn’t want to mess with anything cause it’s so new

[@genemroz7933]

@@WorldOfJones I agree, I didn't want to either until I got underneath the truck and started looking at it. That black plastic has about 12 clips holding it in place but I don't know why ram mounted it so far from the metal framing. Oh well!

[@juanreyna852]

I installed mine in the same way that you did but it flash even when the truck is off is normal?

[@WorldOfJones]

No that’s not normal

[@juanreyna852]

I think i have to take it to an auto shop And get it installed Thanks for your help

[@cedricktabb4398]

Did you connect the Tow Package Module?

[@WorldOfJones]

If you’re referring to the original connector yes. The adapter that I bought I connected to the back of it. I show what I did in the video

[@julitodelacruz7649]

Which wire is the once for the reverse on the truck?

[@WorldOfJones]

The one for the reverse is the white wire

[@julitodelacruz7649]

Where should I plug it? Everything is working except for the reverse

[@WorldOfJones]

@@julitodelacruz7649 plug it in the connector like how I did on the video

[@bull5919]

do you have blind spot sensors?

[@WorldOfJones]

No I do not

[@calimack716]

Bro which wire is the one you splice for the reverse light?

[@calimack716]

Oh shoot bro I seen u said it in video

[@calimack716]

Great vid brother

[@WorldOfJones]

@@calimack716 I appreciate it and Thank You for watching!

[@jamesgennert8175]

Is this the amber turn or the red turn version?

[@WorldOfJones]

The Amber

[@zsowle50]

Does the tailgate hit it when you open it?

[@WorldOfJones]

It does slightly but it is still attached after almost a year

[@zsowle50]

@@WorldOfJones thanks for the video and a response.

[@WorldOfJones]

@@zsowle50 No problem! Thank you for watching!

[@clint4488]

Is it an issue with automatic tailgate?

[@WorldOfJones]

No it’s not

[@PlayRunna__FuzzySlipperz]

#ItsAllAboutTheU ✋🏿🤚🏿

[@WorldOfJones]

Lol naw Nole Nation

[@Ostar713]

What model truck do u have?

[@WorldOfJones]

Ram 1500 Big Horn

[@trx8863]

Hope you dont open your tailgate, the bar will get smashed... learned first hand

[@WorldOfJones]

Trx I’ve been opening my tailgate for months now and it’s been fine