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Rail Mounted Bed Lights

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Doughnut Spaghetti, Aug 10, 2017.

  1. Aug 10, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    Doughnut Spaghetti

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    Recently got a Soft Topper. Would like some more light back there. Any of you guys mount lights on your rails? If so what did you use?
     
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    mattgecko

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    I make bed light kits with optional soft topper strips.

    Warm White LED

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  5. Aug 10, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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    Doughnut Spaghetti

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    Nice, that kit looks really good. That would be perfect as my overall lighting.

    But, what I have in mind something directional that can be moved around on the rails and focused. Like an LED pod.
     
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  6. Aug 10, 2017 at 3:48 PM
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    TacoCR

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    Matt those kits are sweet! Do you think I could plumb lines through a RTT rack and position them on the underside of the rails to illuminate the bed?
     
  7. Aug 10, 2017 at 3:54 PM
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    mattgecko

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    Yes don't see why you couldn't do that.
     
  8. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    Now this looks promising:
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    As for wiring, I'm wondering if I can somehow use my trailer harness and tap that for power? Just a thought. Wiring is going to be the hardest part though.
     
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