Probably the most used mod for my bed so far. Well done. Funny community we truck owners….. I call the cargo light switch, the Jelly fish launcher.
@BZ13407 ай бұрын
Did the same thing in my bed all for 60 bucks Plus I ran apiece on the front too. going strong for 3 yrs now
@JonMichaelDeBona7 ай бұрын
Perfect timing. I got this same kit for my 2500 for Christmas.
@BG-vq9fd7 ай бұрын
I recently tried to retrieve something from the front of my covered bed. The lights near the tailgate were almost useless. The lights you added looked great.
@Back_door_bandit_987 ай бұрын
Weird I have a 8ft bed with the factory lighting and it lights my entire bed up 🤷♂️
@danielsweeney-me7wm7 ай бұрын
Good to see the AT4 Back!
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
It never left my friend 😊
@lonestarcollectiblezcom26027 ай бұрын
Don, I'm not always a fan of all of the mods you do, but I do really like this one and think it turned out really well. It's sort of a shame that beds aren't lit like this from the factory for the price of these vehicles, but oh well. Nicely done sir. Thanks, Brian
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
No worries. Not all of my mods are going to be desired by everyone. I try to show people how they can consider doing things and choose what works, or doesn’t work for them.
@scottinak7 ай бұрын
Jellyfish launcher is what I call it. My daughter just shakes her head at me when I do. 😂 I’ve been hesitant to do this because I didn’t want to install the relay. Maybe I’ll give it a shot with the two strip version.
@CoachHansen116 ай бұрын
Great tutorial! Just purchased the lights on Amazon from your link and can’t wait to install.
@Donslife6 ай бұрын
Some people report blinking so if that happens, just add a $5 relay. I have a video where this happened to with the 3 strand setup. The current requirements seem to be right on the edge of the circuit’s tolerances. Adding a relay is no big deal if required.
@JMilMovies7 ай бұрын
Since you're using the built-in cargo lights to turn the new LEDs on/off, you don't need the additional switch in-line with everything. You can cut the switch out and do a direct wire connection to the cargo lights. If you cut the wire going to the switch, it has the two wires (red & black) inside of it that you can use to extend and run to the cargo light wires. That's what I did on my Silverado since I was also using the built-in cargo lights to turn them on/off. I'm not sure how yours are working without the relay, though. I tried splicing directly to the cargo lights on their own and there was not enough power so the lights would not stay on. I had to use the relay to draw power from the battery for the 2 LED strips like you were doing before.
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
Mine seems to be allowing enough power for 2 strips. If I run into an issue I will add the relay into the mix again
@theohildenbrand33947 күн бұрын
We call it a jelly fish launcher
@DougT254277 ай бұрын
Nice bed light job. I'm adding it to my Donslife to do list. Its amazing how much thought has to be put into these new trucks just to do a simple lighting project without causing some sort of truck problem. I don't expect GM to offer any help or solutions either. I'll end my rant with this... just how much extra would it have been to add these nice LED light to the bed as GM was building the truck? I have the same Boost mod so when I do mine they should respond the same.
@luk_deg4 ай бұрын
I have that exact same kit for my Lariat Ranger, no need to say I didn't use the bulkhead strip 😂 the sides are long enough to reach jn the middle of the bulkhead
@elkhornpetersen18947 ай бұрын
Nice job Happy New Year's 🎉
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year! 🎉
@joshraines7 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff Don...exactly what I was looking for. And still plenty of light with only the two strips. I'm guessing there was enough wire to run across the front of the bed to connect the two strips?
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
All of the wiring was long enough
@tunertorquetv7 ай бұрын
“Let’s go” 🎉🎉🎉
@brianmorstadt99317 ай бұрын
Why did you not run the lights opposite so the cable started at the back of the truck ? Maybe I missed something in the video, thanks for your content!11
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
I wanted the terminated ends of the strips to face the open end of the box. Less cables and wires showing.
@MrHelipilot7 ай бұрын
Lit!
@jeremywilliams85017 ай бұрын
Let me get your opinion real quick ima wrap my 2019 Sierra 1500 elevation, ima do Matt tan with black accents for like the mirrors and front grill areas but in the black camo you did for your truck
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
I like the idea!
@jeremywilliams85017 ай бұрын
@@Donslife okay good it’s a thought I think will look cool and unique. Also slow down in mods I can’t keep up my wallet can’t keep up 🤣🤣🤣 I’ll just ship you my truck with a list and pay you that way 🤣🤣 that way you get content and money x2
@shanescarlife7 ай бұрын
Perfect for when you need to smuggle people in the bed of the truck, so they can still read a book. 😂😂
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
Is this an offer?
@riley67236 ай бұрын
If so….dont forget to install a iPhone bed charging station 😂
@robertng1356 ай бұрын
Hi Don. Great video as always. What bulbs do you have installed on both sides of the center mounted stop light? Those are way brighter than the stock ones.
@Donslife6 ай бұрын
All Factory LED’s on this one. They can’t be upgraded/replaced. The camera maybe has it appear brighter
@ricktrank7 ай бұрын
don, great video. Do you have a video of where you ran to the battery for power? And splicing into the rear cargo lights...would a wire tap work?
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
Here is the first video, and yes a wire tap can work for splicing. Affordable Truck Bed LED Lighting: Easy Install Guide kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMWko6Ze18qpo3k.html
@tripleb52327 ай бұрын
How did you do the unlock turn on the bed light mod?
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
This video here: Cargo Light Mod GMC Sierra & Chevrolet Silverado kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bs-IZbeq19jdYWw.html
@jsfkmm7 ай бұрын
Off-topic were the square led lights on the hood already on their or did u put them on and do u have a video of u putting them on their
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
Here is one of a few videos for the add on: "Upgrade Your Truck's Lighting: LED Pod DIY Guide" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iamYnqh8krjQhXk.html
@wadeturner26657 ай бұрын
Don, exactly what is different versus your previous install from a year ago? Both products are Nilight. Did they specifically release a new version that could run off the taillight tap without a relay? (You didn't mention reusing the relay for this install.) Or is this just a re install of the same product to get it down on the rails of the tonneau cover? I notice that you didn't re install the third run across the front of the bed. Was this just personal preference, or was not using that third run what allowed you to not use the relay. TIA😊
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
Essentially the same product but only 2 strips, which seem to work within the existing tolerance of the tapped circuit. I didn’t end up adding the relay, but if it ever acts up, I can add one in.
@urbanmechanic92547 ай бұрын
So will the switch still work with it wired up that way?
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
The switch it comes with still operates but if you want them to come on whenever you want, you’d need to run wires to the battery. Using both methods simultaneously would require some additional steps. I could do it with a strategically placed diode, but using the method I demonstrated is good enough for my use.
@markwilliams67857 ай бұрын
I noticed that you didn’t run any of the third light run for the head of the bed.
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
There is no third light
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
This is a 2pc kit instead of the 3 piece which required the addition of a relay
@markwilliams67857 ай бұрын
@@Donslife, I realized that now and forgot that you talked about the 3 pc light set at the beginning of the video.
@johnnyfuller38992 ай бұрын
Hey there Don, working this project, and it's determined that I'm gonna have to install the relay. Do you have video of your relay install?
@Donslife2 ай бұрын
Here is the first video
@Donslife2 ай бұрын
Affordable Truck Bed LED Lighting: Easy Install Guide kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMWko6Ze18qpo3k.html
@iTTzSmokie2 ай бұрын
if you do the cargo light mod first it will give it enough power to run two led strips with no relay
@robertswanson986310 күн бұрын
@@iTTzSmokie do you get a kickback from Boost Auto for the cargo light mod kit? I bought and installed the kit and still have the same problem as before. The lights blink 3 times and shut off. Am I missing something?
@Puff420695 ай бұрын
Isnt there a bed light connection you could tap into? My gmc canyon has a pig tail under the left side basically right by the wheel well cover. even Comes with a connector and wires. Also it works with the bed light button inside so no need for a switch. I have the same light kit going to be putting it on soon but strip is to big to put going across.
@Donslife5 ай бұрын
I am not aware of any prewiring on this platform. It would be a bonus if that existed
@Inked_802 күн бұрын
Installed , but they do not turn on🤷♂️
@user-rl4mu9qv2c6 ай бұрын
Ran the same lights. Tested them to the battery and they look great. Maybe a first world problem but an awesome addition! I was about to start wrapping up the wiring. I have the same set up with the step lights and the all light mod (well worth the 20 bucks and the 5 minutes to install), but thought I would reach out and see now that some time has passed if you've had any issue with not enough juice to drive the lights/flashing. Any issues? Appreciate all the time and effort you put in!
@user-rl4mu9qv2c5 ай бұрын
I did finish all the lights. I had the flashing light issue. Wired a simple relay, a bit more of a pain but was worth it. One note. Even after running the relay, lights did not function properly? My truck is a 2019, a bit older. Solution at that point was pretty obvious. Thin black wire was not providing sufficient ground. Quick ground jumper and all was great. It begs the question if others had the flashing light issue could it have been remedied just by adding a sufficient ground. My AT4 is a 2019, a bit older. After the light install I bit the bullet and bought the blade light bar. I dropped the spare just to make some room and exercise the cable reel a bit since I had never even lowered it. Surprisingly, there was considerable rust and flaking on the crossmembers, so I wire brushed them and sprayed some undercoating. In the process and during the light install, I noticed two ground wires that exit the loom and screw to a part of the thin metal rear crossmember. There was a lot of corrosion and the one wire, which I assume is for the lighting circuit, is a very thin gauge and the connection poor. Thinking maybe your newer truck just had a better ground and that is why the exact same lights worked with no issue but others get the flashing. Two lights ok, three maybe too much. Just thought I would chime in in case it helps someone down the road. Thanks again for sharing all you projects!
@iTTzSmokie2 ай бұрын
if you do the cargo light mod first it will give it enough power to run two led strips with no relay
@robertswanson986310 күн бұрын
@@iTTzSmokie do you get a kickback from Boost Auto for the cargo light mod kit? I bought and installed the kit and still have the same problem as before. The lights blink 3 times and shut off. Am I missing something?
@user-rr8jp2ug9y6 ай бұрын
Tried to hook up on my 2019 gmc sierra. The same as you. Mine came on flashed a couple times and went off. Suggestions??
@Donslife6 ай бұрын
This happened to me with the 3 strip setup. Just add a $5 relay and you'll be fine. Here is the video for the 3 strip I made where I used a relay: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMWko6Ze18qpo3k.html
@DIYGUY-AT46 ай бұрын
I have a 2021 AT4 and I purchased the same Nilight kit you just installed, and hooked it up exactly the same as you did but my lights flash 3 times and shut off. Any thoughts? Oh and by the way, after watching most of your videos I have almost every mod you installed on my AT4.
@Donslife6 ай бұрын
You might need a relay to grab more power for the lights. Watch my original 3 strip video, it shows how to add a relay. It will give you all the power you’ll need. One day mine could act up, and I will add a relay.
@ghowardgilbert22813 ай бұрын
Hey Don, I just installed the 2 Nilight strips onto my ‘20 1500 Denali, just like your video. Unfortunately I got the dreaded 3 blinks and shut off. I will install the relay but I am confused on where to wire the ground from the light fuse. The trigger + goes to 86, trigger ground goes to 85, light + to 87, battery + to 30, so where does the light ground go, to 85 as well? Thanks for all the great mod videos and I watch again as I am doing my mod installs (the simple ones 😀).
@iTTzSmokie2 ай бұрын
if you do the cargo light mod first it will give it enough power to run two led strips with no relay
@ghgilbert013Ай бұрын
@@iTTzSmokie Thanks for the info!
@robertswanson986310 күн бұрын
@@iTTzSmokie do you get a kickback from Boost Auto for the cargo light mod kit? I bought and installed the kit and still have the same problem as before. The lights blink 3 times and shut off. Am I missing something?
@user-rr8jp2ug9y6 ай бұрын
Tried hookin up the way you did on 2019 gmc sierra they came on flashed a couple rimes and went off. Suggestions??
@Donslife6 ай бұрын
Sound like you will need to add a relay so it takes power from the battery to run them. This is what happened on my 3 strand. Here is a video that should help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMWko6Ze18qpo3k.htmlsi=zK8b-k7DLsrxsUYc
@HavenMelton7 ай бұрын
This is awesome, what is the brand and model of the bed cover
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
Right here my friend: Installation & Review / The Best Retractable ELECTRIC Truck Tonneau / Bed Cover By EGR RollTrac! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7WZqLmLyJ6sY6s.html
@HavenMelton7 ай бұрын
@@Donslife thanks
@nateporter80916 ай бұрын
So I just added those exact same lights to my truck and mines a 2020 GMC 3.0 diesel but for some reason my lights blink three times and shut off. Why do you think mine would overload it and yours doesn’t?
@Donslife6 ай бұрын
You might need a relay to grab more power for the lights. Watch my original 3 strip video, it shows how to add a relay. It will give you all the power you’ll need. One day mine could act up, and I will add a relay. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMWko6Ze18qpo3k.htmlsi=xq3PqaHya2qTkPK_
@nateporter80916 ай бұрын
@@Donslife I actually just started watching that right now. Thank you very much for getting back to me. I truly appreciate it. Thank you for all the great content that you do and put on a love watching it.
@nateporter80916 ай бұрын
@@Donslife do you have a particular relay that you like? Which one did you use for that job?
@Donslife6 ай бұрын
@nateporter8091 A simple one like this is fine : amzn.to/495d9PF
@Arrowhacked7 ай бұрын
Which is the mod to turn on with the key fob?
@Donslife7 ай бұрын
Right here sir: Cargo Light Mod GMC Sierra & Chevrolet Silverado kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bs-IZbeq19jdYWw.html
@traviscrown91897 ай бұрын
This is first world problems. Dude grab a flashlight.