Bringing Better Bed Lights to the First Gen

so if i understand, they will work on my 1st gen?? wiring should be just like the 2nd gen that was posted??

 

I'll do a write-up once I finish wiring it up and put everything back together. But yes, wiring would be similar. I'm going to hook mine up via a switch and relay straight to the battery. Not sure how the 2nd gen write up is. The sky is the limit with how YOU want to wire it, it's all personal preference.

 

@Toyboata

I found the solution too the rear light conundrum you've been having. I might pick up a set later before I get an RTT as well.

 

I'm going to try to wire it up tonight, I bought a novita RL44 relay and will have it wired from the battery to a dedicated switch. I may also tap into the reverse light wire too... not sure yet. Depends on how easy it will be to access since I don't want to run wire all the way back to the tail light.

 

"shot on iPhone 6" look at that awesome image quality y'all


I decided not to use the relay since there is very little draw from these lights, instead opted to use the switch and use a 5amp inline fuse to the battery. The switch is rated for 15 amps, well above the amp draw of these lights (total amp draw is a little under 2 amps for both lights together). Very very happy with the setup! Thanks @TacoStandCT

 

We are ready to start selling the Better Bed Lights for the first gen trucks! I updated the original post in this thread with information and PayPal links for anyone who would like to purchase one. Also check out the great write up @thunderone did for us on his install here!

 

Anyone have pics on a silver first gen? Trying to figure out the best color (and how to save up some money)

 

I don't think i have seen any silver 1st gen pictures yet, there might be a few silver 2nd gen pictures in our second gen thread. I personally think the clear anodized would look great on your truck.

 

it would be sweet to wire these up to come on with the reverse lights as well

 

Certainly doable if you are willing to run the wire back to the tail light, or you know which wire to look for by the cab. But by the cab, most of the wiring is bundled pretty tightly.

 

Tried to order, got this message. Trying to order for Gen 1. Is there another method to order?

 

I am really sorry you had this issue while trying to order. This is the first time we have had any issues like this reported to us. I will PM you so we can work through this.

 

Thanks. Got you PM and responded. Let me know, I think this is a great solution.

 

Just wanted to leave a note here to let everyone know our website is up! If you're looking for a great labor day activity, go check it out!

www.betterbedlights.com

 

Confirmed. Just placed my order for the Gen 1 lights.

Thanks for the quick response!! Appreciate the PM and customer service even before the sale. Thanks

 

Happy to help. Glad we could get that straightened out. Thanks for the order!

 

No options for Canadians?

 

@TacoStandCT

 

Unfortunately we are unable to sell and ship to Canada at this time. Your best bet is to have a good friend or family member in the US help you out.