Installing Interior Lights in Box Truck With Switch

Question

Question:

Back again. I have a 40ft commercial box truck. I want to install led lights in the box. It appears the only power available comes from the cab and is tied into the headlight switch. I want to run a seperate line with the on and off switch in the box, not in the cab. this was a used commercial truck. What are my options? Thank you!

asked by: Mark R

0

Expert Reply:

You can do exactly what you are looking to do by running wire such as # 12-1-1 from the 12 volt power and then simply wire a toggle switch such as # PK34513 with your LED lights such as the Opti-Brite LED Interior Light # ILL08COB.

You will also need some Butt Connectors # DW05745-10 to join the lengths of wire.

expert reply by: Kyle S

0

Frank L.

2/20/2020

How do I hook it up to 12 volt?

Reply

Chris R.

2/21/2020

You would just need to wire up the lights to an available 12V power source, whether that's directly to the positive post of an auxiliary battery, via the 12V pin on a tow vehicle's 7-Way, or in-line with the tail light circuit wire on the tow vehicle. Using 12 gauge wire like # 12-1-1 for this will work great. If you can tell me a bit more about what you're trying to do I would be happy to provide a more detailed solution.

Reply

Answer 1

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...

Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 3

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

view full answer...

Answer 4

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

view full answer...

Answer 6

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

view full answer...

Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

view full answer...

Answer 9

The only difference between 7-Way Utility and 7-Way RV is the color of the wires. The pin outs are the exact same so either would work just fine with the other. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that the functions are all the…

view full answer...

Answer 10

The Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles item #84545UC1-EZ fits a item #L68149 bearing which has a 1.378" inner diameter. I would not recommend using this hub on a boat trailer. Instead, you'll want a galvanized one like item…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Hi Jeff! So the only combo with the 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern we have that provides that Load Range E rating is the Taskmaster Provider #TA56AR. It doesn't look like that tire is available by itself, either. This would certainly give you more…

view full answer...

Answer 12

Yes, 14 gauge wire seems too small. I would go with 10 or 12 gauge. For 10 gauge you can use #10-1-1 and for 12 gauge use #12-1-1. These wires are sold in increments of 1 foot. So if you needed 20 feet of wire you would enter 20 in the quantity box.…

view full answer...

Installing Interior Lights in Box Truck With Switch

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching