Adding additional back up lights. . .

[MichaelR]

I know this has been discussed but I'm adding the Addictive Desert Designs rear bumper with RIGID back up lights. . . .what is the cleanest way to get power to them? I only want the lights to work when in reverse. . . .

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[psdtime]

I would use a relay. Have power from the back-up lights trigger the relay and run a hot wire from the battery with a fuse at the battery. Do you have the two package? If so, you may have a hot wire in that plug that you could use to power the lights and get your power from there.

 

[psdtime]

This is a diagram I made years ago for my mechanics to add back-up lights to our service trucks so that we wouldn't overload the back-up circuit from the factory.

 

[MichaelR]

I do have the tow package. I was hoping someone had come out with a plug and play harness. . . . lol

 

[psdtime]

I do have the tow package. I was hoping someone had come out with a plug and play harness. . . . lol

They might. I would check your tow plugs for a positive 12v source that is hot when the engine is running, if you have one, then you just need to tap the revers light positive and get a relay.

 

[blnewt]

I'd just tap into the reverse wire (white w./ beige trace) on the drivers side taillight harness, simple

 

[MichaelR]

I've read where some who tapped into the factory reverse lights had issues. . . .

 

[Revolution_322]

I know this has been discussed but I'm adding the Addictive Desert Designs rear bumper with RIGID back up lights. . . .what is the cleanest way to get power to them? I only want the lights to work when in reverse. . . .

I would tap i to brake light wire on both sides done.

 

[psdtime]

I've read where some who tapped into the factory reverse lights had issues. . . .

That is why I suggest a relay. I don't know how much draw the reverse circuit can handle.

 

[sandygar4]

I wanted the same as you, I tapped into the backup wire in the trailer harness by the plug. The wires are labeled on the larger plug. No issues with anything else.

 

[Stetson]

I added some extra LED backups as part of a DV8 bumper I installed. I tapped into the trailer wiring harness. No issues, the lights come on when I shift into reverse. It was pretty easy to splice the lights in and everything works.

Stetson

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