Bought 2 round led (2100 Lumens) lights for my 95 1500. Not sure I can wire them to the back up lights or just use the CIG lighter and a switch.
I had them hooked up to the cig lighter last year. Too many wires and always had to switch on and off.dodgegmc1213;1853076 said:Sure you can wire them to you back up lights. If you want them on when not in reverse then a switch with a fuse
Proper knowledge of wiring, proper tools, no garage, and lack proper dexterity in my left hand.dieselss;1853112 said:Why aren't you sure you can wire to your rev lights?
A friend of mine (who owns a shop) said I could come by, find the reverse wire for me and hook something up.Northman;1853374 said:Mine are wired to reverse and mounted under bumper. Makes its nice to see what I am hitting. :laughing:
That's how I kinda had them hooked up last year. Just a wire to a switch to the cig lighter. It was difficult at times esp if they plug fell out lol.dieselss;1853961 said:Usually a switch. So you can turn them on when wanted
Wish I had a salter! I have one business I help out, they have a small hill that is slick as snot in the winter. Guess I don't really need a salter, just get my butt out there and toss some. I like having as much light at night.dodgegmc1213;1853986 said:I have mine wired with my back up light on the flatbed, so I technically have 4 reverse lights, this year ima add a spot light to my back rack and have it wired to the cargo light switch, and then I always got the salter light, trucks like a Christmas tree at night with the strobes on lol
That's my concern. I have 2 LED lights to install, worried if I do get them hooked up to the reverse lights it will melt the wiring.C&T Landscaping;1854035 said:I have mine hooked up to the reverse wire via a relay. My lights draw way more than my reverse lights and woulda smoked the thin wire if I just hooked it up straight to the wire.
Just search "reverse lights" or "backup lights". You will be reading for quite a long time.Citrausa;1853046 said:Bought 2 round led (2100 Lumens) lights for my 95 1500. Not sure I can wire them to the back up lights or just use the CIG lighter and a switch.
it shouldnt melt. Like dieselss said, leds use less draw. Hook the ground to a good spot and the positive to the reverse wire.Citrausa;1854506 said:That's how I kinda had them hooked up last year. Just a wire to a switch to the cig lighter. It was difficult at times esp if they plug fell out lol.
Wish I had a salter! I have one business I help out, they have a small hill that is slick as snot in the winter. Guess I don't really need a salter, just get my butt out there and toss some. I like having as much light at night.
That's my concern. I have 2 LED lights to install, worried if I do get them hooked up to the reverse lights it will melt the wiring.
That might be an option if my buddy can't helpTom@AWL;1854527 said:It might be much more simple to wire them directly to the battery. This is pretty easy, just run a negative wire to the chassis, and a positive wire with an inline fuse to the battery.
Thank you, I will do a better job of researching for other projects.TJS;1854522 said:Just search "reverse lights" or "backup lights". You will be reading for quite a long time.
T.J.
I forgot about that. So yes they should. I'd love to have it wired separately but time, money, knowledge and etc.dieselss;1854510 said:Leds draw less then regular lights. If done properly you won't melt the wiring. But imo still better to wire in to a separate switch
Think that's the way I'm going if my friend can help.dodgegmc1213;1854566 said:it shouldnt melt. Like dieselss said, leds use less draw. Hook the ground to a good spot and the positive to the reverse wire.
My ex brother inlaw who owns a shop showed me the lil green wire I can scott lock into (?) to add back up lights. I think I know what he means by the locks. So that shouldn't be too bad to do. Guess I need to read more, do more and gain more tool loldieselss;1854593 said:I forgot about that. So yes they should. I'd love to have it wired separately but time, money, knowledge and etc.
I can point you in the Wright direction if you would like. I can give you an estimated guess as to prices also.
THIS!dieselss;1855140 said:NOOOOOOOOOOO, NO SCOTCH LOKS EVER!! He don't know what he's talking about
I have pics of them things failing. Do it right PERIOD.
X3!!k1768;1855155 said:THIS!
Scotch locks "may" have their places (yes I have used them) but their place is most certainly not in an exposed location.
Damn already hooked them up.dieselss;1855140 said:NOOOOOOOOOOO, NO SCOTCH LOKS EVER!! He don't know what he's talking about
I have pics of them things failing. Do it right PERIOD.
The location of the locks are inside the bed housing where the tail light sits. I used some dielectric grease too.dodgegmc1213;1855165 said:X3!!
I found that out the hard way. Use heat shrink butt connectors.
you should be fine. i have scotch lock connections with dielectric grease then taped under my 88 since sept 1988 for the trailer lights, and never once had any problems with themCitrausa;1857952 said:Damn already hooked them up.
The location of the locks are inside the bed housing where the tail light sits. I used some dielectric grease too.