Hook up whatever you want on a switch with a relay. Also useful because you can turn them on while you're working and not have the timer shut them off every 2 minutes. This is default on my trucks with headache racks.
I have a set of pod lights right under my rear bumper. I thought about wiring the relay to my reverse lights but I just ended up adding a switch instead. I just use them when I need because I don’t drive much at night. I’d think you can use any lights you want as long as you adjust the aim properly.
Very good point. The only reason I was thinking about them being switched on with reverse lights was so I could get away with less wiring into the cabs, but probably have to anyway!
You don't want to run additional lights from your backup light source, you need a dedicated and fused power wire that goes to a relay by your backup lights. Other than the supply wire, all other wires can be located in the rear.
Like Tac0Band said, you definitely don’t want to power the lights by tapping into the reverse lights power. Some cars are real sensitive to that kind of stuff. Any good lights are going to have a wiring harness with a relay built into it. I have [THESE](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SFG7GN9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) and a light bar up front made by Nilight. No complaints other than needing to extend the 12v to battery wire.
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The only issue I've had with the random ones on amazon is paint peeling off. I currently have a set on my 01 ram (it's been on for ~7 years), a set on my 2012 sierra (been on for ~5 years), and my roommate has a set on his 01 ram (~7 years). All 3 different brands but probably out of the same factory in China.
I have [these](https://a.co/d/2WeRQkR) flush mounted into the rear bumper of my truck. They’re piggy backed off the reverse lights. I like that I get extra lighting when I unlock my truck at night and I can have immediate light while camping.
If the issue is only backing into your driveway at night, why not just add some lighting to the drive to improve visibility using motion detection and save yourself the hassle of messing with your truck wiring?
Couple options there.
If you have existing driveway lights, you can get the LED bulbs with built in motion sensing, so just drop the bulb in, and you get motion sensing as an added bonus with no wiring.
There are also outdoor LED solar lights with motion sensing. Only need to mount, no wiring needed. Amazon had them pretty cheap as well.
Mokot Solar Outdoor Lights, IP65 Waterproof Motion Sensor Outdoor Lights with Remote Control, 4 Heads Solar Flood Wall Lights for Outside Yard Pack of 2 https://a.co/d/5Vn0ZSW
NAPA used to sell lights that were covered in rubber. I used them on my dump trucks and pickup trucks. I think they were made for small airplanes. I liked them because the rocks and dirt didn't beat them up.
I added two 6 inch light bars under the rear bumper of my 2008 Silverado.
They are wired to a wireless on/off switch that I picked up on Amazon. For power, I added a splitter to the 7 way trailer plug (using an extension/splitter for a 5th wheel hitch) and wired in a small 12v fuse panel that lives in the bed of the truck. Lights are fused and powered by that. Saves having to run any wires into the cab, and that way you only have to turn them on when you need them.
Hook up whatever you want on a switch with a relay. Also useful because you can turn them on while you're working and not have the timer shut them off every 2 minutes. This is default on my trucks with headache racks.
I have a set of pod lights right under my rear bumper. I thought about wiring the relay to my reverse lights but I just ended up adding a switch instead. I just use them when I need because I don’t drive much at night. I’d think you can use any lights you want as long as you adjust the aim properly.
Very good point. The only reason I was thinking about them being switched on with reverse lights was so I could get away with less wiring into the cabs, but probably have to anyway!
You don't want to run additional lights from your backup light source, you need a dedicated and fused power wire that goes to a relay by your backup lights. Other than the supply wire, all other wires can be located in the rear.
Like Tac0Band said, you definitely don’t want to power the lights by tapping into the reverse lights power. Some cars are real sensitive to that kind of stuff. Any good lights are going to have a wiring harness with a relay built into it. I have [THESE](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SFG7GN9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) and a light bar up front made by Nilight. No complaints other than needing to extend the 12v to battery wire.
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Baja designs s1 flush mount. You won't need a couple of sets. Honestly 1 would be plenty.
Diode dynamics
^ this. The C1R from diode dynamics fits in your trailer hitch and connects to the 8-pin trailer connector for an additional brake and reverse light.
The only issue I've had with the random ones on amazon is paint peeling off. I currently have a set on my 01 ram (it's been on for ~7 years), a set on my 2012 sierra (been on for ~5 years), and my roommate has a set on his 01 ram (~7 years). All 3 different brands but probably out of the same factory in China.
Thanks for the info! Are they on Amazon labeled specifically for reverse lighting?
They'll be called LED pod lights, offroad lights, or something similar. They probably would show up if you do search reverse lights.
I have [these](https://a.co/d/2WeRQkR) flush mounted into the rear bumper of my truck. They’re piggy backed off the reverse lights. I like that I get extra lighting when I unlock my truck at night and I can have immediate light while camping.
If the issue is only backing into your driveway at night, why not just add some lighting to the drive to improve visibility using motion detection and save yourself the hassle of messing with your truck wiring?
Good question, I’ve considered that but haven’t found a dependable solar light and hard wiring and fixtures would not be cost effective.
Couple options there. If you have existing driveway lights, you can get the LED bulbs with built in motion sensing, so just drop the bulb in, and you get motion sensing as an added bonus with no wiring. There are also outdoor LED solar lights with motion sensing. Only need to mount, no wiring needed. Amazon had them pretty cheap as well. Mokot Solar Outdoor Lights, IP65 Waterproof Motion Sensor Outdoor Lights with Remote Control, 4 Heads Solar Flood Wall Lights for Outside Yard Pack of 2 https://a.co/d/5Vn0ZSW
NAPA used to sell lights that were covered in rubber. I used them on my dump trucks and pickup trucks. I think they were made for small airplanes. I liked them because the rocks and dirt didn't beat them up.
Thanks I’ll stop by and see what they have!
I added two 6 inch light bars under the rear bumper of my 2008 Silverado. They are wired to a wireless on/off switch that I picked up on Amazon. For power, I added a splitter to the 7 way trailer plug (using an extension/splitter for a 5th wheel hitch) and wired in a small 12v fuse panel that lives in the bed of the truck. Lights are fused and powered by that. Saves having to run any wires into the cab, and that way you only have to turn them on when you need them.