Rear Cargo Lighting upgrade.

[@GroovyGeek]

Since the lights do not go on/off with the dome light there is no reason to tap into the cargo light power. You can just plug a 2-port USB adapter into the 12V outlet, cut an old USB cord and solder it to the LED strip wire. That way you retain a single USB outlet in the back, and if you need two or the 12V power you can just unplug from the outlet.

[@broncodiyonabudget1615]

Yes you can do that. Or use the 12 volt plug that comes with the light. I just wanted a cleaner look as its my everyday work vehicle and I'm always putting tools in and out of the back. So anything sticking out will more likely get sheared off. I also thought about using one of my Aux switches but saving it for my trail follow lights I plan on attaching to the trailer hitch or above the brake light.

[@GroovyGeek]

​@@broncodiyonabudget1615the wires you tapped into time out after 10 mins and cannot be changed with Forscan. Tapping into the 12V outlet is a better choice for those that want the clean look.

[@etmccaus]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but those two wires you tapped...they give your LED strip constant voltage, no? Or are they switched on/ off in conjunction with the dome lamps? My understanding (which is limited) was that the on/ off is being controlled all through PWM, which is why there are three wires going into that cargo light...

[@broncodiyonabudget1615]

Yes. Constant voltage. I use the remote to turn it on and off.

[@goodgraf]

I wired to the wires you suggested and lights do not go off when doors are closed and locked. They stay on. Does the other brown/green wire control voltage and shut off when doors are closed. Would prefer to have them turn off with OEM cargo light. May tap to aux switch also if I have a need to turn them on manually.

[@GroovyGeek]

@@broncodiyonabudget1615 Is it really constant or does it shut off after a period of time? I suspect that the power shuts off with the power point timeout.

[@anthonygallo3576]

Far as i know that 12 volt socket is only live for 75 minutes after the car shuts off. You have to vet it reprogrammed with fordscan to stay live all the time

[@williamolliges2622]

Dear manufacturer; Why, in the name of all that’s holy, wouldn’t you make the inline remote receiver black instead of white? There may be a good reason, but I’m not seeing it. Nice install. Quick question. Are you still able to put the top all the way back with the way you ran the wires/light? I’m also guessing installing it on the roll bar crossmember doesn’t properly light up the cargo area or that it would blind the p outa the user installed there?

[@broncodiyonabudget1615]

Yes I am able to put the top all the way back with zero issues. Also the remote is white and I placed it where I would naturally place my hand to open the door. So it's easy to find.

[@goodgraf]

I installed mine on the underside of the roll bar. Plenty of light but may install a couple others on sides. I used WRGB rock lights. Work well.

[@mattchan12]

So with the way you wired it does the light come on automatically when you open the tail gate or is that switch/remote plug you put on stopping that from happening ?

[@broncodiyonabudget1615]

It won't go on automatically with the optional IR remote plugged in. As that IR receiver acts like a gate switch you have to open with the remote to allow current to flow thru it.

[@steveparker553]

What his the part number from amazon

[@broncodiyonabudget1615]

Amazon link is in the description.