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FS: Waterproof Under Bed Rail LED lights - 3rd Gen

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by mattgecko, Sep 14, 2015.

  1. Aug 23, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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    crazyfingers

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    Well I’ll have to pick up some of these for my GFC.
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    Thanks!
     
  3. Aug 23, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    Hi @mattgecko, have you been asked yet for a solution for an iKamper Skycamp mini RTT? Would be sweet to have something setup in there that ran of a jumper pack. Would love to know if you've done something like this. Thanks! PS lovin my bed/hoodlights from you.
     
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  4. Aug 24, 2020 at 4:56 AM
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    And with all that lighting... make sure you use relays.

    G'luck... we'd love to see pics as you're able to incorporate all of these.
     
  5. Aug 24, 2020 at 5:31 AM
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    This is very true. The DSIM module might not be able to put out all that much current.

    If you don't care about fading in and out, then hook it straight to a relay. If you want the fading, then a fading module or something like it will be necessary.
     
  6. Aug 24, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    @RobP62 I believe the max current the @DSIM Module can handle is 3A, per @caribe makaira. See here.
     
  7. Aug 24, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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    NO DSIM module needed.
    upload_2020-8-24_17-58-53.jpg
     
  8. Aug 24, 2020 at 3:07 PM
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  9. Aug 24, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    That works too. That requires tapping/splicing right?
     
  10. Aug 24, 2020 at 6:40 PM
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    It isn’t just yet...so go on over there and let him know you’re interested and get on the list!
     
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  13. Sep 3, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Any troubleshooting ideas for bed lights that stopped working randomly? The fuse isn't blown. I was using the lights while camping over the weekend and they all went out at the same time after about a minute of use. They had previously been working fine for over a year.
     
  14. Sep 3, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    Yes I'll send you a PM and we can start troubleshooting.
     
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  15. Sep 3, 2020 at 9:04 PM
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    All fixed! I checked the ground wire per Matt's advice and it just needed to be replaced.

    20200903_204420.jpg
     
  16. Sep 8, 2020 at 2:08 PM
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    Installed and very happy, thanks Matt
     
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  19. Sep 14, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    Can you post some pics?!? How'd it go... how was the install process? Where'd you end up putting the switch?
     
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