I went to the link. Ready to buy one. But it says for pickups only. I have a Ford E150 Conversion Van. Do u think it's a good idea still to purchase? Or I will have to buy a different kind. Maybe bcuz of the vehicle is different.
good video except on my f 150, the computer thinks there is a trailer when light is plugged in and throws codes on dash and lights do not work. With truck off, they work fantastic. Has to be direct wired into harness to work properly. Mine is a 2022 F I50
I see a lot of tailgate kits saying how bright their reverse lights are. When they show a video of them . It is always daylight outside or shop lights are on. How about a night view or turn shop lights off to see how bright they really are. Not hating on any body's product. Just want to see the difference.
I don't want to drill a hole in a piece of plastic that will be hid by the plate because it's a lease. So instead let me splice into the factory wiring because the will love that! Lmao
Curtis makes a harness that plugs into the back side of your trailer harness underneath the vehicle. Then you just plug in your light bar. Only splicing is for reverse then, all other connections are plug in
nice installation we thought about stopping by on our FL trip but, didn't get by you at the right time. hit Cocoa Beach, Palm Bay, Ocala and back to NC. Great info on videos. Thanks
So I have a 2016 frontier, to connect the reverse wire on the reverse light, there are 2 wires, one black and one blue, which one do I use to connect the wire?
Papakap22 seen that ! I cringe at these backyard mechanics that destroy the factory harness for nothing . That is a ticking time bomb now , leaving an open connection right behind the right rear wheel in the track of the water mist, what could possible go wrong ... hope no one paid for “professional installation “ on this.
@@refmanpgh7771 I have the same issue back ups sensors and blind spot are disabled...did some digging and looks like it's going to be hard lined into the taillights. More work but it will fix the problem supposedly. Going to do it another day
QUESTION: I have a 2017 Ford F-150 XLT and my tailgate has the built in step. With that feature they added a bracket (FORD PART # 99107B72) on the right side to the back end of the bed to support the use of the step when the tailgate is open. The location of the bracket affects and limits the installation of a tailgate light bar. Is there a work around or solution to this obstacle? Thanks in advance.
Hi. Yes that is correct they do but there is a bracket mounted on the end of the bed that locks the tailgate if or when the step is used. That bracket interferes with the mounting of the tailgate bar the way you have demonstrated. I noticed that on your demonstration on the truck the holes are present on the right side of the bed towards the end. I would really like to install the tailgate bar but the bracket limits of affect my ability to do so. Just wondering if there was a work around... Thanks in advance. parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/bracket-6477907-1
I was thinking about the comment you made when I saw the solution to your problem on the way into the office today on A1A, I even took some photos of the other guys truck for you, If you want to see his solution email me about it, I'll attach the pics I took and reply back with them. Strange thing you asked when you did..... my email is sales@lesscoelectronics.com my name is Martin
I have the same bar, 4 of my red lights stop working on the far left. It's only 4 months old. Can the bulbs be replaced, or do I need a new strip. Great when they all work. Looks like crap when they dont.
If you hard wire with the correct procedure and take all precautions to make it permanent heat wrap electrtape dielectric grease 3m connection it can be the next fort Knox and you have no worries over the life of the warranty given to you
I watch so many of these videos with LEDs and it pains me to see guys run wires all over the underside of their trucks without a loom. Two years later, are the lights holding up?
Curtis makes a harness that plugs inline with your factory installed harness underneath the vehicle then let's you just plug in lightbar to the harness underneath.
i bought a double row led light bar for my 95 chevy hooked it up and everything works except tail lights if u verly stick the plugs together one half will light up other half wont bought a new light bar thinking the other was faulty it doing same thing just on taillights any ideas
I just installed mine today and wasnt sure. I wad thinking about putting some type of glue on the clip part that goes on the light and then drill it to the truck but i did want to damage the light strip
@@Lesscoelectronics Ok thanks, I see alot of negative review's on the light bars. I wonder why? Perhaps it's the way they installed them substandard wiring connections possibly. Do you have a opinion on this because I'm wanting to purchase one, and obviously you know what's up thanks.
The irony of saying that you use looms to make the install “more professional” but you use t-taps in an area that gets wet AF instead of soldering the joint and using heat shrink, or even liquid rubber, to make it waterproof 🤔
@@Lesscoelectronics could you send me the wiring instructions to hook up led strip light for a 2015 Ford F150 laret with blind spot monitor I hook it to my trailer switch but is was messing with my computer tow haul
I had to install this on a ranger well there was no space on the "metal" of the rear of the truck or tailgate there was plastic bumper shield we asked the owner to mod the bumper for installation ok no problem
Amateur and professional installation ok .....why didn't you use butt connector and or with interweave braiding of the 2 copper wire connections and heat shrink wrap on the reverse light connection and electrical tape with dielectric grease
Okay guys I am stumped I bough one of these and I have a 2000 gmc 1500 all the functions work but the running lights I tested to make sure it has power etc and it says it does but when I go to my dads ford and plug it in it works
Great vid, I was excited with u for the reverse lights also. Thank u.
I went to the link. Ready to buy one. But it says for pickups only. I have a Ford E150 Conversion Van. Do u think it's a good idea still to purchase? Or I will have to buy a different kind. Maybe bcuz of the vehicle is different.
@@092720205 yrs later did u
Good video, thought you were gonna back her in so we can get a good look at reverse light
You could also grab your reverse light positive off the 7 pin round connector (Usually the center pin on Fords).
I was thinking the exact same thing.
Was waiting for reverse but you just drove off :-( lol
Hard headed ... it would be a whole lot easier just to take the gate off ... some people like like to do it the hard way .... got er done 👍
good video except on my f 150, the computer thinks there is a trailer when light is plugged in and throws codes on dash and lights do not work. With truck off, they work fantastic. Has to be direct wired into harness to work properly. Mine is a 2022 F I50
Thanks bought the same 1. Big help!!!
Good video to show me the reverse backup light wiring
I see a lot of tailgate kits saying how bright their reverse lights are. When they show a video of them . It is always daylight outside or shop lights are on. How about a night view or turn shop lights off to see how bright they really are.
Not hating on any body's product. Just want to see the difference.
That definitely is cool. I never seen the reverse light option.
Alpha Ghost check out opt-7 tailgate LED Lightbar. It's freaking cool and it's a similar look but I think i like it better.
i still love my opt 7 triple redline led lightbarthat I installed on my ram 1500,
But does it affect your lane assist like plugging in the plug
I'd say this was helpful but, I would have like to see what u were actually down from ur view not from across the room...
What kind of cable you used to test the tailgate bar light?
I don't want to drill a hole in a piece of plastic that will be hid by the plate because it's a lease. So instead let me splice into the factory wiring because the will love that! Lmao
thank you for that positive point of view..
:I
Curtis makes a harness that plugs into the back side of your trailer harness underneath the vehicle. Then you just plug in your light bar. Only splicing is for reverse then, all other connections are plug in
Great video,
Thanks!
nice installation
we thought about stopping by on our FL trip but, didn't get by you at the right time. hit Cocoa Beach, Palm Bay, Ocala and back to NC. Great info on videos. Thanks
Great job! Thanks Martin
Glad you liked it
If I hard wire do the connector pens still work for a trailer
How are you avoiding the hole for the tube the access the spare tire lowering mechanism?😊
Spend the money and get the 7pin to 4pin adapter saves you a lot of time
It would be Florida. See these things all over.
What color wire did you connect too?
I have a 96 tacoma, installed two of these strips, everything works except the brakes lights.... any ideas?
What color is the reverse wire
Ok would the truck not think it has a trailer hooked, using the trailer harness ?
So I have a 2016 frontier, to connect the reverse wire on the reverse light, there are 2 wires, one black and one blue, which one do I use to connect the wire?
How do you get the tailight option to work
I need this for my car.
Lol @ 7:55 "Thats INSANE" (In a creepy/psycho voice) 😂
I have a 5 flat adaptor and my running lights won’t work, signals, reverse and brakes are fine
Massachusetts?
did u just use a scotch lock for the reverse connection?
Papakap22 seen that ! I cringe at these backyard mechanics that destroy the factory harness for nothing . That is a ticking time bomb now , leaving an open connection right behind the right rear wheel in the track of the water mist, what could possible go wrong ... hope no one paid for “professional installation “ on this.
I see this all over TH-cam. If I paid for installation and saw a Scotchlock I would return it and make them pay for the new wiring to the taillight.
nice vedio~
That's cool man is the fifth function for the hazard?
Ok I got these lights BUT I have spray undercoating in the area you show to place these lights, any suggestions or other places to put them.
Ive seen guys put it o the top lip of the back gate, but other than that... i donno
On a 2016 Ford F-150 on the reverse light which one is the positive wire and negative? Or do you take the negative to ground?
email me, Ill send you a full spec sheet (for free of course) sales@lesscoelectronics.com
I lost my backup camera after install. It thinks I now have a trailer hooked up. Any way to bypass this and get my camera back? Thanks for the help.
Try connecting the power for the camera in a location other than the trailer plug connector.
I lost my camera and backup warning how to you get around it?
@@refmanpgh7771 I have the same issue back ups sensors and blind spot are disabled...did some digging and looks like it's going to be hard lined into the taillights. More work but it will fix the problem supposedly. Going to do it another day
QUESTION: I have a 2017 Ford F-150 XLT and my tailgate has the built in step. With that feature they added a bracket (FORD PART # 99107B72) on the right side to the back end of the bed to support the use of the step when the tailgate is open. The location of the bracket affects and limits the installation of a tailgate light bar. Is there a work around or solution to this obstacle? Thanks in advance.
Ive seen that f150 kickstand, But I thought they just slid out of the top of the left side on the tailgate, no?
Hi. Yes that is correct they do but there is a bracket mounted on the end of the bed that locks the tailgate if or when the step is used. That bracket interferes with the mounting of the tailgate bar the way you have demonstrated. I noticed that on your demonstration on the truck the holes are present on the right side of the bed towards the end. I would really like to install the tailgate bar but the bracket limits of affect my ability to do so. Just wondering if there was a work around... Thanks in advance.
parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/bracket-6477907-1
I was thinking about the comment you made when I saw the solution to your problem on the way into the office today on A1A, I even took some photos of the other guys truck for you, If you want to see his solution email me about it, I'll attach the pics I took and reply back with them. Strange thing you asked when you did..... my email is sales@lesscoelectronics.com my name is Martin
Same issue here 2015 F150 please help
How much did the light strip cost?
So if I have the 4 prong connector attached in my truck all I have to do is just connect it and I’m done?
No you have to also connect ur blinker wire to the blinker bulb wire and im lost about which wire to connect to lol
I have the same bar, 4 of my red lights stop working on the far left. It's only 4 months old. Can the bulbs be replaced, or do I need a new strip. Great when they all work. Looks like crap when they dont.
I'd get a replacement bar
Anyone know why backup camera staying on shifting from reverse to drive, go to park goes off
nice vedio!~~
why, thank you.
Question. Do I need to diode isolate the turn signals and the brake light? So that the brake lights work? Thanks.
nope, not necessary
What’s the longevity of the LED light strip? Did it last at least a year so so, cause some don’t last a month, I’m just wondering?
If you hard wire with the correct procedure and take all precautions to make it permanent heat wrap electrtape dielectric grease 3m connection it can be the next fort Knox and you have no worries over the life of the warranty given to you
Where in Florida are you located?
You have a link to buy that light Bar.
Not yet, But I can send you a paypal invoice or we can do a card by phone, email us at sales@lesscoelectronics.com
Get yours today at:
www.amazon.com/dp/B06XK5QCXY?...
or
www.amazon.com/dp/B072R3MKN1?...
Get yours at:
www.amazon.com/dp/B06XK5QCXY?...
or
www.amazon.com/dp/B072R3MKN1?...
I watch so many of these videos with LEDs and it pains me to see guys run wires all over the underside of their trucks without a loom. Two years later, are the lights holding up?
Please post a purchase link, I need one of these as well, Thanks!
Not yet, But I can send you a paypal invoice or we can do a card by phone, email us at sales@lesscoelectronics.com
Is it possible to hard wire everything from the back lights ?
yes, its just more work
Curtis makes a harness that plugs inline with your factory installed harness underneath the vehicle then let's you just plug in lightbar to the harness underneath.
Install would be 100% easier if you took the tailgate off
It would be if it wasnt for all that camera wiring
@@Lesscoelectronics Just unplug the wire and feed it back through the hole. Just did mine and it made it alot easier. took 2 secs.
I have an 2020 150 u can't plug into the flat connector, it shows u r hooked up to a trailer and your back up camera doesn't work proper
What did you use to connect the reverse light?
I used t taps
@@Lesscoelectronics what are taps?
My Running Light No turn ON
Not allowed to deface it so I’ll just permanently tap into the electrical 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I can see why you died Kenny
i bought a double row led light bar for my 95 chevy hooked it up and everything works except tail lights if u verly stick the plugs together one half will light up other half wont bought a new light bar thinking the other was faulty it doing same thing just on taillights any ideas
Probably a bad fuse on your truck bud check the fuse box
what kind of connector you used to tap the revese lead?
I use t taps
that is a t tap connector
@@Lesscoelectronics Can these be purchased at any auto parts store?
@@Lesscoelectronics can t taps also be used to hard wire into the 4 pin?
@@roblehmkuhl2988 sure, thats what I usually do.
Will the 3m tape hold up or do i need to put the clips with screws??
Mine is holding strong after over a year now... no sign of peeling at all.
I just installed mine today and wasnt sure. I wad thinking about putting some type of glue on the clip part that goes on the light and then drill it to the truck but i did want to damage the light strip
Leave it be..
With the running lights when the turn signal is on the whoe strip flashes is there a problem?
yes, only 1/2 should blink
Is the light bar still working ok after a year?
It is, it never looked better
@@Lesscoelectronics Ok thanks, I see alot of negative review's on the light bars. I wonder why? Perhaps it's the way they installed them substandard wiring connections possibly. Do you have a opinion on this because I'm wanting to purchase one, and obviously you know what's up thanks.
Maybe, I love mine..
is it still currently working? I am worried if I install this it will no longer work. I am located north where there will be lots of snow and salt.
It works just as good as the day I installed it
it works just like the day I installed it.
Why do that to a lease vehicle?
Because I enjoy my toys
The irony of saying that you use looms to make the install “more professional” but you use t-taps in an area that gets wet AF instead of soldering the joint and using heat shrink, or even liquid rubber, to make it waterproof 🤔
So critical, sheesh. You know I am just trying to teach people with examples, my bad.
Yeah man, sorry, I do think you did a great job showing how to install it.
Its fine, were still friends
Electrical problems down the road without solder and shrink.
My lightbar is messing up with the computer of tow haul
whats your year make and model truck?
2017 F150, the same as yours, I hardwire it to trailer harness and color match it, but doesnt work
LJ you need to move all the connections to your tail lights to get around the trailer detected feature on the truck.
@@Lesscoelectronics could you send me the wiring instructions to hook up led strip light for a 2015 Ford F150 laret with blind spot monitor I hook it to my trailer switch but is was messing with my computer tow haul
@@robertjohnson4698 am having same problem can you please help did you fix problem
I had to install this on a ranger well there was no space on the "metal" of the rear of the truck or tailgate there was plastic bumper shield we asked the owner to mod the bumper for installation ok no problem
Amateur and professional installation ok .....why didn't you use butt connector and or with interweave braiding of the 2 copper wire connections and heat shrink wrap on the reverse light connection and electrical tape with dielectric grease
I just bought this one for my Ram 1500, it looks like I have to cover the spare tire access hole, any advice on this thanks.
Same here. Any solutions
I curved mine up over the hole then back down
U guys think it would look weird on a suv
why wouldn't you take off the tailgate to make it easier ?
I have a factory camera plug that cant be easily undone, maybe you missed that..
Why did you rev your stock F-150😅😂😂😂
Why didn’t u demo the back up lights? U can’t tease us like that.
Okay guys I am stumped I bough one of these and I have a 2000 gmc 1500 all the functions work but the running lights I tested to make sure it has power etc and it says it does but when I go to my dads ford and plug it in it works
Same here. Same problem
Yea take the tailgate off or else your gona end up scratching the tailgate with the bumper like i did
I dont get it, why would I want these Christmas lights on my truck in the middle of july?
1st thing todo is to disconnect the battery ......
Mine just have the circle. I wasted my mf money bru