Recommended Light for a Truck Topper
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/03/2024
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I just bought a canopy for my truck. It has a tiny little brake light and a wimpy interior light. What section of your site should I look at for lights? I was looking at trailer brake light bars 3-functions and they seem like a good idea - but will they work for a canopy? Will I have the right wires to hook it up? Ill be jumping from the wires inside the rear truck lights for power and grounding. Thanks!
asked by: Crane
Expert Reply:
Congrats on your new purchase! I recommend going with a LED utility light like the Multipurpose LED Utility Light item # 328-007-60WE. It uses the standard white and black wiring configuration so you should have no issue powering it.
A lightbar like item # UCL59CB would work as well. It's just going to come down to personal preference and how bright you want the light to be.
I have linked our entire selection of utility lights below if you don't like this one.
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Jerred H.
12/22/2025
Hey, how did the LED utility light work out for your truck canopy? Did it give you the brightness you were hoping for compared to the original light? Your update could make it easier for the next person upgrading their canopy lighting.