best way to get power from the cab to the bed on a new tundra

[cozmo2312]

or any truck for that matter? i want to run a wire from the cab to the bed with a switch in the cab for some bed lights. there are some plastic cap looking things at the front of the bed that look like i can drill through to run a wire, but what about the cab? i really don't want to drill into the cab.

anyone done this?

thanks.

 

[IdaSHO]

With any significant load, Ill always run power wihtin the frame rails from engine bay (battery) to bed, and use a relay.

That way the switch doesnt carry the load, and can be installed almost anywhere in the cab using small conductors.

 

[cozmo2312]

With any significant load, Ill always run power wihtin the frame rails from engine bay (battery) to bed, and use a relay.

That way the switch doesnt carry the load, and can be installed almost anywhere in the cab using small conductors.

hmmm, that's a good idea... hadn't thought of going under the cab. and it won't be a big load, just some LED lights to light up the bed at night.

 

[WKexpedition]

Would you recommend a relay for just some LED bed lights?

 

[cozmo2312]

Would you recommend a relay for just some LED bed lights?

if you're asking me i have no idea, i'm terrible with wiring haha..

i know, red to red and black to black.

 

[IdaSHO]

Would you recommend a relay for just some LED bed lights?

It certainly isnt a problem, But a relay for such a small load isnt exactly required.


But IMO I figure if you are getting power back there, you may as well get a solid source of power for future needs.

Its just as much work to do it, just a little more expensive for larger wire.