I do not have any advice to remove the 7-way trailer connector on your 2018 Ram 1500 nor would I recommend doing so as this would likely void your warranty. If you need to obtain power from these signals for a tailgate light bar like the Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar part # RA960134 you can either splice into them with quick splice connectors like part # SWC501746-1 or you can just wire a 7-way on the end of the light bar with part # PK12706. These will be your best options... view full answer...
The Putco Red Blade LED Tailgate Combination Light Bar part # P92010-60 which is the lightbar I recommend for your trailer has LED lights so the amp draw will be very minimal. The reason that this is important is because the total amp draw for each circuit on both the trailer and light bar cannot exceed that of the vehicle's trailer lighting circuits. I do not believe you will have any issues because the light bar has LED lights which draw much less power when compared to incandescent.... view full answer...
Yes, since the Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar # RA960134 provides stop, turn, and running light functions it could be used as tow bar lighting. view full answer...
An LED tailgate lightbar like the part # BLS-1101 would be a good option for you since it's two sections of light bars that you could put on either side of the tailgate release connector you mentioned having. view full answer...
It sounds like you might be trying to add a 4-way to your vehicle like the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit part # 119178KIT so you can install a tailgate light bar like the Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar part # RA960134.
If that is the case then we first need to find out whether your vehicle has separate or combined lighting circuits as the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit part # 119178KIT will only work for you if your... view full answer...
The Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar part # RA960137 can be installed in pretty much any weather that your fingers can still function in. There is not a maximum or minimum temperature range for installation of this product.
All you really need to do to install the light would be first clean the surface you are attaching it to and then carefully take the tape off the back of the adhesive while aligning it between the opening of your tailgate and bumper. Once the light is in place... view full answer...
The Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar # RA960137 plugs into a 4-Way flat vehicle side connector. If your 2015 Ram 1500 does not have any kind of trailer connector you could either add one using # 119250KIT or you would have to cut off the 4-Way plug on the light bar and wire its wires directly to the taillight wiring on your truck.
To hardwire it to your truck you will first need to test the taillight wiring behind the truck's taillights using the circuit tester included in the... view full answer...
I've linked you to the installation instruction for the Rampage LED Tailgate Light Bar.
The light bar features a 4-pole flat trailer connector that would plug into the existing 4 pole trailer connector on the vehicle. The wiring harness has an extras wire on it that would tap into the reverse light circuit on the vehicle. If your vehicle doesn't have a 4-pole trailer connector, you could remove the 4-pole connector and wire the light bar directly into your taillight circuits. The procedure... view full answer...
The Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar part # RA960137 is very simple to install and will only require one hardwire connection. I have attached the installation instructions for you below but to summarize, you will first want to plug the 4-way trailer connector on the light bar into the 4-way trailer connector on the vehicle. If you don't already have a 4-way trailer connector you can use part # HM11141835. I also highly recommend using a bit of part # 11755 before mating the two... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Access who said that you should be able to cut the LED Tailgate Light Bar # A90148 to fit your specific application but it wouldn't be covered under warranty if the light were to no longer work. The unit is also sealed so you would need to reseal the end that you cut to ensure that the elements stay out of the unit. view full answer...
The Universal LED Tailgate Fire Strip Brake, Tail and Turn Lights part # TLB-001 will stick to plastic so long as it is clean you will be fine but the warmer the better in regards to adhesion. However, the metal section of the body above the bumper and below the tailgate is where I recommend. In regards to the spare tire access hole, the light strip is actually sectioned into three pieces so the space between two of the strips should match up perfectly with the spare tire access hole. view full answer...
Those wires that you have found might be correct to use for a tailgate light bar but to be sure you would have to test them with a circuit tester such as # PTW2993. The easiest option would be to install a 4-Way trailer connector, # 118325, that will just plug in line with the main taillight wiring harness in the truck and provide a 4-Way flat trailer connector. I have included a link to a video showing how it installs. view full answer...
I took a look at the instruction manual and in order to troubleshoot what the issue is with the Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar # RA960137, "If you have issues with the functions of the bar check the 1 amp fuse in the ground line. You can use a 9 volt battery to test power off of the vehicle. Connect the battery (-) to the ground on the four prong, and the other (+) to each of the three connectors on the four prong, one at a time. This will ensure functionality of the bar."
It... view full answer...
The wires on the Putco Red Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar part # P92010-48 can be extended, I do recommend doing this for the ones between the trailer connector and module box but I don't see too big of an issue the other way around. That said if you are doing so on the ones between the light and module box then you'd need to do so one at a time since they are not color coded. view full answer...
I spoke to my contact at Rampage and they were able to inform me that the Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar part # RA960134 is approved by the department of transportation (DOT) in all states. Therefore, you will not need to worry about getting pulled over because of the light bar that is.
The light bar is very easy to install. All you need to do is plug the 4-way trailer connector on the light bar into the 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle or cut off the connector and splice... view full answer...
I do have an option for you but there are no custom plug-in harnesses for a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 at this time. That said, you can still install the Putco Red Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar part # P92010-60 without splicing and retaining the trailer connector by using the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118384. view full answer...
The Putco Blade Universal LED Tailgate Light Bar # P92009-60 does plug into your 4-way trailer connector on your 2017 Tundra. That will take care of the stop, tail, and turn signals for the light bar.
To get the backup lights working you will need to attach the White wire to the reverse light circuit on your Tundra. You can use the quick-disconnects like part # DW01899-1 and part # DW01896-1 for the reverse light wire.
For 16 gauge wire you can use part # DW02359-1. This is sold by the foot. view full answer...
To hardwire the Putco Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar - Stop, Tail, Turn, Backup - 60" Long Item # P92009-60 to the factory wiring on your 2018 Ram 1500 you first need to locate the back of the factory plug. Strip the tape off and to identify the wire colors. The colors should be the same as the colors on the light bar. Once located, I recommend testing each to make sure you have the correct wires. On the vehicle, brown is the running lights, yellow is the left turn signal, green is the right... view full answer...
The 2007 Chevy Silverado should have trailer wiring already installed on it you could tap into but if there is no connector present you would just use # HM40975 and install it like in the video I have linked.
To determine the wire function on existing wiring you would use a circuit tester like # PTW2979. You can then probe each wire while someone runs through the various light functions to determine the wire functions. Testing is a must because manufacturers can use any color wire they want. view full answer...
Since your 2016 Chevy Colorado comes with factory trailer connectors the Rampage SuperBrite LED Tailgate Light Bar # RA960137 won't function when your pickup is being flat towed. Reason being that the Roadmaster diode kits like part # RM-15267 splice in to the tail light functions while the factory trailer wiring is its own circuit.
If you wanted to have the light bar functioning while you are flat towing then you would need to install a separate 4-Way connector that is linked to the tail... view full answer...
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