2012 Taco - New Member Question - Reverse Lights - Switch that allows Lights to stay on

Just purchased a set of the 700 Lumen reverse lights from Chris (Jumpers LED's) and was wondering if there is a wiring method where I can flip a switch in my cab that will allow my reverse lights to stay on when I am loading or unloading my boat without the truck having to be in reverse?

If so I will source my local truck mod center for assistance but thought I would ask this question to see if anyone has successfully made this modification.

Thanks Mark

 

Does your vehicle have the towing package?

 

Yes Sir it does have a tow package...Mark

 

It's from a 2005, wire color changes to solid red on your year.

 

Caribe - Thank you Sir for this detail. I will print this and provide it to the local guy that has identified he can do this for me.

You are the Best Sir - Thanks Again....Mark

 

Here's a couple of different ideas:

I've been eyeing this one up for a while:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/better-bed-lights.396909/

Here's another option:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/third-brake-light-cargo-light-pics.76651/

 

I'd use the switch at pin 85 on the added relay to complete the circuit, the amp draw there is less than an amp. If you use the switch after the fuse then to relay pins 86 & 87 then the switch has to handle (made for) at least 15 amps.