1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Christmas lights in Truck Bed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nuckolls214, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. Dec 1, 2017 at 6:19 PM
    #921
    CaptainAwesome

    CaptainAwesome Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2017
    Member:
    #211291
    Messages:
    809
    Gender:
    Female
    Calgary, Alberta
  2. Dec 1, 2017 at 6:30 PM
    #922
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
  3. Dec 2, 2017 at 5:27 AM
    #923
    TegoTaco

    TegoTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2016
    Member:
    #198555
    Messages:
    7,280
    Gender:
    Male
    Ontario, Canada
    Vehicle:
    ‘13 SUPERCHARGED DCLB TRD SPORT
    Are you guys just running an extension cord to the Front grill? If so, where do I run the wires??
     
  4. Dec 2, 2017 at 6:04 AM
    #924
    CaptainAwesome

    CaptainAwesome Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2017
    Member:
    #211291
    Messages:
    809
    Gender:
    Female
    Calgary, Alberta

    Under the truck and up through the skid plate...
     
  5. Dec 2, 2017 at 8:23 AM
    #925
    TegoTaco

    TegoTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2016
    Member:
    #198555
    Messages:
    7,280
    Gender:
    Male
    Ontario, Canada
    Vehicle:
    ‘13 SUPERCHARGED DCLB TRD SPORT
    Think it’s going to be a Tuesday project lol!
     
  6. Dec 5, 2017 at 6:26 AM
    #926
    mikeorav

    mikeorav Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Member:
    #114917
    Messages:
    31
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    2008 TRD Off-Road
    Ho ho ho.

    20171205_065911.jpg
     
    o0oSHADOWo0o and timbobzimbob like this.
  7. Dec 5, 2017 at 7:11 AM
    #927
    omgwtfbbq!

    omgwtfbbq! Well-known Idiot

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2017
    Member:
    #229611
    Messages:
    562
    Ohio
    Vehicle:
    2013 X-Runner
    Got mine set up last night!

    IMG_20171204_180008.jpg
     
    o0oSHADOWo0o and TegoTaco like this.
  8. Dec 6, 2017 at 1:33 AM
    #928
    budd4766

    budd4766 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2011
    Member:
    #54772
    Messages:
    467
    Gender:
    Male
    LaGrange, GA
    Vehicle:
    '11 Tacoma
    Did a repeat of previous year's set up. Wreath in the front, lights around the bed cover in the back. Only difference this time is, I punched holes in the outside edge of the bed cover and installed grommets for zip ties. Left a little extra length at the folds, so I can still open the cover and not disrupt the lights.



     
    Blacktacoma23 and Apexgigi like this.
  9. Dec 6, 2017 at 1:43 AM
    #929
    santas212

    santas212 I'm on a boat!

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2009
    Member:
    #25567
    Messages:
    1,066
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Georgetown, CT
    Vehicle:
    '09 DCLB, TRD Sport, Barcelona Red
    Mostly miscellaneous electronic mods.... -2 spare Electrical fuse blocks hard wired to the battery with a key on relay. -Hard Wired Radar detector over rearview mirror. -2 Dual Whelen Avenger blue LED emergency lights, one on each side of the rearview mirror. -EP911 Blue LED Light Bar & Traffic Advisor, Rear Windows. -4 corner amber strobes in stock lights. -Hardwired RF Scanner with external speaker under center console. -Huskyliner front splash guards -Fireband 2 way radio in center console. -Herculiner painted on hitch and skid plate. -Switch to power one 12v socket when truck is off. -AntiDark LED strip under hood with switch. -Timbren Rubber Springs - Rear -MBRP Offroad Cat-Back with Resonator -Duratrac's -Provisor -Color matched hood bug shield
    I usually drape a string of lights over the back seats behind the head rests. Run the cord out the slider. I have to sneak under the bed cap then to the bed outlet. Half the time I forget to hit the inverter on.
     
  10. Dec 6, 2017 at 3:21 PM
    #930
    JeffB

    JeffB Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2016
    Member:
    #197889
    Messages:
    1,499
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    N.E. CT
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Sport
    Set mine Saturday,
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Dec 6, 2017
  11. Dec 6, 2017 at 3:32 PM
    #931
    lawless

    lawless the rent is too damn high

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2010
    Member:
    #42551
    Messages:
    2,606
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Lawson
    San Jose, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 dcsb mgm sc
  12. Dec 9, 2017 at 5:56 PM
    #932
    o0oSHADOWo0o

    o0oSHADOWo0o Just lurking in the darkness

    Joined:
    May 7, 2014
    Member:
    #129360
    Messages:
    8,885
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Shadow
    Va Beach
    Vehicle:
    2012 Double Cab Short Bed 4x4 TRD Sport
    Just a few LEDs...
    I'm wondering if it had anything to do with me. Looks like something I would put in my grille. :D
     
    DEEVON911[QUOTED] likes this.
  13. Dec 12, 2017 at 2:41 PM
    #933
    Scooter1552

    Scooter1552 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2017
    Member:
    #238326
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    James
    Vehicle:
    2012 trd off-road
    The truck is new to me and I was really excited to be able to decorate it C6679A86-9792-4E48-8B46-C4B2DF742016.jpg
     
    DEEVON911, o0oSHADOWo0o and JeffB like this.
  14. Dec 12, 2017 at 2:46 PM
    #934
    Toy4me

    Toy4me Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2012
    Member:
    #85061
    Messages:
    3,738
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tom
    NNJ
    Vehicle:
    '10 DCLB TRD Sport MGM
    In for taco Christmas spirit.

    IMG_2179.jpg
     
  15. Dec 14, 2017 at 4:22 PM
    #935
    Apexgigi

    Apexgigi IITYWIMWYBMAD

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2015
    Member:
    #170449
    Messages:
    2,274
    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Gigi
    Summerville SC
    Vehicle:
    2023 Tundra 1794Ed, Deceased 2017 TRD Sport
    I guess I get a do-over now Baja Roof Rack, SOS Concepts Bed Bars, Tepui RTT,SOS Concepts Streamline, (mostly)Keeping it washed
    Needs more...But it's a start!

    20171214_190303.jpg
    20171214_190827.jpg
     
  16. Dec 14, 2017 at 5:17 PM
    #936
    jsi

    jsi Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2013
    Member:
    #102881
    Messages:
    1,996
    Gender:
    Male
    native earthling
    Do any of you have problems with the local police? Or do you just turn on the lights when stopped?
     
  17. Dec 14, 2017 at 5:23 PM
    #937
    Apexgigi

    Apexgigi IITYWIMWYBMAD

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2015
    Member:
    #170449
    Messages:
    2,274
    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Gigi
    Summerville SC
    Vehicle:
    2023 Tundra 1794Ed, Deceased 2017 TRD Sport
    I guess I get a do-over now Baja Roof Rack, SOS Concepts Bed Bars, Tepui RTT,SOS Concepts Streamline, (mostly)Keeping it washed
    I have never had an issue. This is only my second year. From talking to the local cops, they usually let it slide for the season. Also, I do not run the inflatable while moving...just the lights :)
     
  18. Dec 14, 2017 at 5:29 PM
    #938
    Nowheat

    Nowheat Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2017
    Member:
    #211547
    Messages:
    111
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Somewhere in MI
    Vehicle:
    2010 Access Cab 4x4 SR5
    No problems with the police for me either. I've had lights on my vehicles for the last 3 years.
     
    Blacktacoma23 and Apexgigi like this.
  19. Dec 14, 2017 at 6:18 PM
    #939
    HawkShot99

    HawkShot99 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2015
    Member:
    #167182
    Messages:
    2,211
    Gender:
    Male
    Kingston, NY
    Vehicle:
    13' Silver DCLB TRD Sport - Sold
    Last year I was sitting at a light and a cop pulled up beside me. He started laughing pretty hard and gave a thumbs up.
     
    Apexgigi likes this.
  20. Dec 14, 2017 at 6:22 PM
    #940
    JeffB

    JeffB Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2016
    Member:
    #197889
    Messages:
    1,499
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    N.E. CT
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Sport
    2 years between 2 states and never had a problem.
     
    Blacktacoma23 and Apexgigi like this.
To Top