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Just an FYI. I helped my neighbor install flexible LED strip lights to the underside of his bed rails on a 90's F-150. They are wired in with the dome light which has also been converted to LED. Any time the door is opened they light up and the manual over-ride also lights them up.
https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Waterproof-Holiday-Outdoor-Decoration/dp/B075R4X1XL/ref=sr_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=led%2Bstrip%2Blight%2Broll&qid=1634145490&sr=8-30&th=1
I was headed the LED Strip route myself but I saw the License Plate lights, which are brighter than any Plate Lights I have seen, and decided these would work; I don't have to worry about them falling off.
I am going to start with two in the rear most position, facing forward and try them out, see how bright they are when mounted, if need more light I have two more for further up the bed.
I got an extra one to add to the Inside of the Bed Box, one center on the cover should do just right.
My intention is to add a Double Throw - On/On Switch in the circuit, that will allow me an Auto position when the switch is in the down position and a Manual Over-ride On with the switch in the up Position. The switch will work on full manual if I end up not using some sort of Tailgate Switch.
If the Mercury Switch doesn't work out, and I decide not to use the Push Switch, I'm thinking to add a blinking LED Indicator Light... should be enough to let me know I left the bed lights on. LoL ! Also thinking (yes I think too much, see the smoke) I'm thinking if I wire the Indicator Light into the ground wire circuit, the light will only come on if the lights are actually working.
Ok I'm done thinking !
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !