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Opt7 tailgate light bar installation | 2020 Ram 1500 | Mod 5
This video is about the Opt7 tailgate light bar installation on a 2020 Ram 1500 with reverse light.
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solution for the two humps that seems to get in the way! I used my heat gun and a flat head screw driver and when they were hot enough I pressed them down to the point where they are now flat.Ready to install the light bar now
@WorldOfJones
11 ай бұрын
Interesting
Just came across this video and got this same light bar coming for Christmas!! Your vid will help a lot for sure!
@WorldOfJones
8 ай бұрын
You’re going to love it and Thank You for watching!
If you would of used the CURT 56584 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 5-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness you wouldn't of had to splice into anything ... you could of added a bullet connector to the white wire which is your back up lights and connected it that way ... the last pin connector on the harness is your back up lights that is where the white wire will go into it ...
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Dang I wish I would’ve known that before I did it lol
@CheechDogg.0n37s
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones right ? lol .. oh well my friend ... check out ramforum.com ... a lot of useful information for our trucks there ...
Very helpful i thought I was going to end up destroying the plastic cover THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
No problem and Thank You for watching!!!
Nice vid I did the same to my 2021 Toyota Tundra. I thought I was going to install the redline module just in case I had an error or malfunction. I actually used the Nilight 60 inch 3 row LED tailgate light. I just went ahead and soldered the reverse light wire on the middle white wire of the curt trailer wire harness. Made my connections and I just electrical taped the reverse wire around the main cable of my tailgate late to keep them together and make it easy to fish the wire along the inside of the bumper to the back of the trailer connection and wire tie it. But the one thing I didn't think of was the dielectric spray. I'll probably have to disconnect everything and spray it to protect my connections. Thanks for sharing.
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
No Problem! Thank You for watching!
That definitely adds some pop to your truck, I’m going to get one for my GMC
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and yeah it definitely changes the look
Can I ask were you got the adapter harness??
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
The link to buy it is in my description
Does this affect your truck thinking there’s a trailer or anything? I don’t want it affecting it and it get rid of the back up beeps or anything
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
No it hasn’t affected it at all. My sensors still beep whenever I turn my back up sensors on
Nice. So you just build 6 layers of double sided tape. I got that but in the center there is a cable how do you do there
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
I put it underneath that part or on the two tabs that are sticking out
Saved me a ton of headaches. Thanks, man!
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thank You for watching!
Nice man, I have a 2021 Ram Rebel with the same exact plastic under the tail gate and was wanting some ideas on how to mount that. Ill prob buy that tape you got as well and just one long piece plastic as a spacer then tape it. Im a welder/fabricator so we have all kinds of materials to use at work. Thanks again man!, Looks really good too!
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new truck! You will love it! It will change the entire look as well. S/o to the trades! 🤙🏾
Thanks for making the video, I also have a 2020 5th gen Laramie and plan to do this.
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thank You for watching!
How did those layers of double sided tape work? Is it still holding? I have same issues but different brand of light. Those humps and the gaps on both sides where the panel is more recessed on both sides I had not been able to figure out.
@WorldOfJones
9 ай бұрын
They’re still holding till this day and I have almost 90,000 miles on it now with no issues
1 year later how do you still like these taillight light bar. Great video I’m looking to add these to my 2016 1500 ram express
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
I love it. Everything still works fine and no error codes. I plan on doing an update video on it soon once I get some free time
I have the same truck and same tail light bar. But out of nowhere all of sudden the light bar stays on even when the truck is shut off. Contracted opt7 and they said to wire directly to the tail light. Before I undo all my hard work. Anyone else experience this? Is it a damaged wire or something?
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
Mine did the same thing but it eventually stopped
Nice video on the splicing of the wiring harness. The reverse lights were driving me to the Putco Blade which has a wire already spliced for a true plug and play but if all it takes is splicing into the Curt harness, I can do that and save $200. Thanks!
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and yeah I would rather splice into that harness instead of the factory wires
The back up is super bright!
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
TAPP ACTION Super bright Jack!
Oohmmm you did good ..Greate vid..Oohmmm😄😄
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Nice man. Just picked up a Big Horn 2021 might do the same thing.
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’ll definitely change the look of your truck!
nice video man, It seems a ton easier now.
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and glad I could help!
Thanks for this! Going to do my 2021 Limited this weekend!
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
No problem congratulations on your truck and glad that I could help! 👌🏾
@CarlitosCustoms
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones I have had this OPT7 unit on a couple trucks before but all them before had a metal lip to mount too, I wasn’t sure how to mount it on the new body RAM so I was glad to find your video so I knew what I was up against, love your truck too!
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
@@CarlitosCustoms Thank You!
Have you done anything to your exhaust?
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
No I don’t think I’ll ever do any exhaust mods
@resdawgs
Жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones i didnt do anything crazy. All i did was swap out stock mid to a cherry bomb just for a little bit of sound. Nothing to wake the neighbors😂😂
Just got one of this for my 2020 Bighorn. Was wondering what curt connector to get. Mounted mine with the clips but I want something more secure so picked up some of that tape👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
It’s going to change the look of your whole truck! Hope my video helped you out!
Loved the video - I have the same truck as you. In retrospect does it really use the 60 inch or should you have gone with the 48 inch. I'm looking to do mine and wanted to get your thoughts before I purchase stuff.
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching! I think the 48 inch would look a little weird because it wouldn’t fill up the entire tailgate. It basically would be 6 inches shorter on each side. The 48 inches are really for midsized trucks I think.
Looks sweet dude!!
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
AzN TxN Thank you and Thank You for watching!
Oh man that looks good as hell!
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
Brandon Brown 😂 yeah it does appreciate you watching as always! 🤙🏾
Did you need to use the device for error code? I’ve heard some say that the computer thinks a trailer is hooked up if you don’t use.
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
Shawn Reckard i have yet to have an error code. I just Hooked it up direct with out using the module
Have you tried the putco freedom blade light bar?
@WorldOfJones
6 ай бұрын
No I haven’t. This has been my one and only light bar
I just bought the 60" for my 21 Bighorn, what do you think about using Scotch Dual Lock 250 Re closable Fastener instead of the tape to make it removable, to get to the tailgate hook up ? the scotch hook n latch is 1/4 thick when put together.
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
That should work I don’t see why not. Let me know how it goes if you do that instead. Congratulations on your new truck and Thank You for watching!
@jack.9922
3 жыл бұрын
Did you end up being able to do this with the 60' on your bighorn? I got an issue similar to his with my laramie too but I didn't want to stack the tape haha
With the tape being that thick was there any issues with the tailgate dropping down and hitting it?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
My tailgate does rub against it a little bit but it doesn’t scratch up my tailgate at all due to the soft close and soft covering on the tail light itself
@stevenlucas171
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I may have to get one for my truck it looks sharp!
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
@@stevenlucas171 Yeah it definitely changes the look of the truck! Thank you!
What do you do about the spare tire hole ? I have a 2019 2500 bighorn I have the blade I’m looking and there’s a hole to drop the spare tire do I just use the clips and go over it ?
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm I’m not sure about that one because I don’t have that on mine
Mine is brand new also so i dont wanna cut no wires, but damn i like those lights.
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I didn’t cut any wires
@resdawgs
Жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones i wish you had a full video because i don’t understand some of it. You need a go pro to make better videos so u have both hands free.
Thx for the vid. I have a 2022 with the trailer assist feature. I was wondering if you have the trailer assist feature and did you get error codes? Thx in advance.
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I have the trailer assist package on my truck. I only have the tow package
Good video. How's it holding up? My wife got me one but didn't install it because of those humps..
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and it’s holding up great! I need to do a follow up video on how everything is holding up
I have a OBT7 Redline Triple LED Tailgate light bar Installed on my 2022 Tundra 1794. Everything worked great. No codes/errors on Dash. Then, I noticed on one of my cameras that when backing up and then stopping and then go forward from Braking that the whole light bar flashed Yellow. Sometimes it even does it when moving forward from stop. Has anyone experience that or can check their OBT7 lightbars
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
The only time that I’ve seen it flash yellow was walking up from behind to unlock my truck
Hello I have a question my light just work with when I press the brake light can anybody help me why it’s doing this only
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t work when you press the brake light or the brake light is the only thing working?
Awesome Video, Did you have any issues with the Sensors?
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and no sir I didn’t
Awesome looking truck dude . Which tailgate light would you recommend for my 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Quad Cab 6.4 cb ? According to Amazon yours won't fit mine
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that and congratulations on your truck as well! I don’t see why that one won’t fit yours it’s the same width I thought 🤔 If not you can get the brand and they make a smaller one for midsize trucks
@firuzantahranci9277
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones thank you , what trim is your truck ?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
@@firuzantahranci9277 Big Horn extended cab. The only difference between the two I thought was the length not the width
@firuzantahranci9277
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones how did you fit the bar in that space where there is a bigass cable right in the middle of it?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
@@firuzantahranci9277 😂😂😂 I just put mine right over it. I explain it in the video
Is there anyway to get rid of the delay for the brake??
@WorldOfJones
11 ай бұрын
Like a delay between pressing the brake and the light actually lighting?
@Rbaseball707
11 ай бұрын
@@WorldOfJones yes when you press the brake the brake light to the strip light is delayed
@WorldOfJones
11 ай бұрын
@@Rbaseball707 I’m not sure you can try unplugging it and then plugging it back in. If that doesn’t work you may want to call customer service
Did it work when you lock/unlock the truck like the light go when you press on the manet ?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does when you do it the first time
@stevenfraraccio9483
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect thank for sure i will add one to m'y truck !
👍
Did you connect the Tow Package Module?
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
If you’re referring to the original connector yes. The adapter that I bought I connected to the back of it. I show what I did in the video
I installed mine in the same way that you did but it flash even when the truck is off is normal?
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
No that’s not normal
@juanreyna852
2 жыл бұрын
I think i have to take it to an auto shop And get it installed Thanks for your help
Is it an issue with automatic tailgate?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
No it’s not
do you have blind spot sensors?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
No I do not
Really nice video man. Appreciate it! I'm going to do the exact same thing. Did you get any error codes and did you need to install the adapter module?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You Gary I appreciate you for watching the video and your feedback. I haven’t received any error codes and I didn’t install the adapter module
@jowiseman64
2 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones Hey Mr Jones. I followed your lead on 2021 ram Laramie. It has the plastic like yours but when I used the tape like you did the tailgate now opens and crushes the light strip. Did you have this problem? The light still works but I can see it causing a problem after opening and closing the tailgate. Any ideas or suggestions. Thanks Johnny Wiseman
@WorldOfJones
2 жыл бұрын
@@jowiseman64 Hey mine hits a little bit but not like crushing it. It has like a plastic covering on the actual light itself so it hasn’t been causing real damage. You can try to lessen up the tape maybe?
@jowiseman64
2 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones Thanks I'll try taking a couple of layers of tape off. I may have the whole light strip up too high but I put it on those 2 humps which seemed like the right height. Like you mentioned if you put it below the humps it's to low and above is too high. .. My light is enclosed in plastic also. Just have to wait and see what it does. Thanks again
@larry9729
Жыл бұрын
@@jowiseman64 hey there, were you able to get it not to touch? I just bought the same set up for my 2023 and it is the same way and looks like it will hit with one row of tape. I’m thinking it need to drop lower than those two bumps, but then there’s a couple other ones below it. I’m stuck?! Lol.
Is this the amber turn or the red turn version?
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
The Amber
What model truck do u have?
@WorldOfJones
Жыл бұрын
Ram 1500 Big Horn
Which wire is the once for the reverse on the truck?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
The one for the reverse is the white wire
@julitodelacruz7649
3 жыл бұрын
Where should I plug it? Everything is working except for the reverse
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
@@julitodelacruz7649 plug it in the connector like how I did on the video
Does the tailgate hit it when you open it?
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
It does slightly but it is still attached after almost a year
@zsowle50
3 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones thanks for the video and a response.
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
@@zsowle50 No problem! Thank you for watching!
Bro which wire is the one you splice for the reverse light?
@calimack716
3 жыл бұрын
Oh shoot bro I seen u said it in video
@calimack716
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid brother
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
@@calimack716 I appreciate it and Thank You for watching!
Unfortunately, the tailgate hits and pushes on the bar when the tailgate is open and you might wear the paint off the bottom.
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
Gene Mroz I don’t think mine is hitting at all. I’ll check in the morning though
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
Gene Mroz it’s hitting it slightly but I don’t think that that light bar is hard enough for it to damage that bottom part of that tailgate overtime. I’ll do a year review to see how it is. I also have bumper to bumper warranty on my truck for paint and all
@genemroz7933
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones This seems like a bad design by ram, there really isn't anything behind the plastic except a clip for the wiring. I'm going to try and modify the plastic piece.
@WorldOfJones
4 жыл бұрын
Gene Mroz oh wow I didn’t know that. I just didn’t want to mess with anything cause it’s so new
@genemroz7933
4 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOfJones I agree, I didn't want to either until I got underneath the truck and started looking at it. That black plastic has about 12 clips holding it in place but I don't know why ram mounted it so far from the metal framing. Oh well!
#ItsAllAboutTheU ✋🏿🤚🏿
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Lol naw Nole Nation
Hope you dont open your tailgate, the bar will get smashed... learned first hand
@WorldOfJones
3 жыл бұрын
Trx I’ve been opening my tailgate for months now and it’s been fine