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LED lighting for inside camper shell

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by briscoe53, Aug 29, 2017.

  1. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:37 AM
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    briscoe53

    briscoe53 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What are people doing for lighting inside of the camper shell? I was trying to find options for LED lights when the back glass is open to light up the tailgate and part of the bed of the truck.
     
  2. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:37 AM
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    1993t100

    1993t100 I’m good looking and I drive a Jeep.

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    My LEER came with LED lights in the shell already.
     
  3. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    theres a guy here that sells pretty nice led setups that you could easily use for your cap. @mattgecko
     
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  4. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Thanks for the tag.


     
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  5. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:46 AM
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    Thanks, I will check it out. Like the planes in the truck too.
     
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  6. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    yessir. one of these days, ill be replacing my led lights in my bed. you seemed like you've got what I need written all over your stuff haha. figured id pass it along! now if my current set up would just die already, I could upgrade.
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    Do you know if there is a write up on the installing of the bed light kit?
     
  8. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    My bed light kits include easy to follow install instructions with lots of pictures. If if the underside of your shell is carpeted, you would need to add Velcro to the back of my light strips. If its fiberglass, you would need to use silicone.
     
  9. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    Thanks. I will send you a PM about ordering.
     
  10. Aug 29, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    Hobby King 1m waterproof LEDs and zip ties

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  11. Feb 1, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    Trying to install a LED light strip to the ceiling of my shell this weekend. I'm attempting to wire it to a magnetic switch so that the lights turn on when the shell window is opened. having trouble finding a location for the switch. @mattgecko or anyone else have any experience with this? here's the switch
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  12. Feb 4, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    Installed my new LED strip lights today & i'm really pleased with the result. Purchased both the magnetic switch and LED's from Amazon. Used some duct strap to attach one side of the switch to the shell & the other to the glass with double sided tape. LED's turn on when glass is open, off when closed- simple & inexpensive.

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