Trunk and Frunk lights

[Mazo EMS2]

So who has lights in their storage compartments that come on when the lid is opened? If so, whatchya usin'? Are they on a switch, or are you turning them on?

 

[Bob Denman]

I don't have them yet... But I'm going to add some battery-powered LEDs.
They're readily available, and pretty cheap" :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

What, you don't like the factory front trunk light? :roflblack:

 

[trikermutha]

factory frunk light sucks! ..Added strip led lights to the frunk and turns on and off when I close my Frunk. I used the frunk light circuit for power to the leds

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

So who has lights in their storage compartments that come on when the lid is opened? If so, whatchya usin'? Are they on a switch, or are you turning them on?

Here are the lights I have in the trunk. I got them Superbright LEDs. I ran a wire from the wire feeding the auxiliary power outlet up along the hinge into the space between the trunk lid and inner panel. They are mounted on the trunk lid and switched with a small mercury switch I got from a local electronics shop. They do a super job of lighting the entire trunk all the way to the bottom. I used the same LEDs, one set each, in the saddlebags. They're switched with a magnetic reed switch usually used for alarm systems.







In the frunk I glued an LED strip with side emitting LEDs to the plastic trim at the top of the frunk liner. They're connected to the wires going to the factory frunk light and light up the frunk super good, all the way to the bottom. I don't remember what glue I used but it's a special one for gluing silicone.

 

[Scotts8826]

I bought the trunk light from Spyderpops. Installs with sticky backing and plugs into outlet in trunk. Super bright, nothing can hide from me in the trunk.

 

[Bob Denman]

Harvey's kit is one of the best options... :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

I like a mini mag light. :yes:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THIS WORKS

So who has lights in their storage compartments that come on when the lid is opened? If so, whatchya usin'? Are they on a switch, or are you turning them on?

I bought a movable 20 LED lite about the size of a cigarette pack ..... also has a triple direction LED's with a magnet and a hook about $3.00 on E-bay or $6.00 at every truck stop on the interstate.......Use it where you need it lasts forever on 3 batteries .... because it moves if you want to see something out of the Spyder ............. try that with FIXED in the frunk/trunk/side bags LED's .......... Mike :thumbup:

 

[eddieshep999]

I just use a Tourch app on my iphone to see what's in my trunk or funk
The good thing is the tourch also has an emergency SOS function and other apps on the iPhone gives me a camera, GPS Weather reports etc
The phone is always with me so for breakdowns etc I am covered
If the battery gets low I just charge it up using power outlets on the Spyder

 

[Freegle]

Truck lights

I bought a cheap set of LED lights, a relay and a single poll double throw switch. I placed the switch next to the power receptacle in the truck. I tapped the power from the tail lights to activate the relay. I wired one side of the switch and one side of the relay to the constant power from the power receptacle. The other side of the switch to the relayed power. I connected the center terminal of the switch to the power receptacle and the set of LED light that ran all the round the trunk under the lip. This gives me ignition switch control over the powered receptacle for my Bluetooth reliever for the stereo. It also gives me ability to turn on the LED lights to find something in the truck or power the receptacle to charge my cell phone, helmet communicator etc. without leaving the bike on. When the power receptacle is on so are the LEDs, but the LEDs don't draw much power.

 

[Deanna777]

I bought the trunk light from Spyderpops. Installs with sticky backing and plugs into outlet in trunk. Super bright, nothing can hide from me in the trunk.

I have the same thing in my 2014RTS-SE6 here are some pictures: a trunk light plugs into 12v ( left side)plug-in push in button top of switch. Turn on/off .


Trunk light switched on. Deanna

 

[SpyderSteveFL]

I used an LED with mercury switch but also added a manual switch so I can shut it off like during the day if I left trunk open for a while. I wired into the back of the accessory outlet which is wired to be on all the time.

Pierre at CanAm Spyder Accessories also has some battery operated ones that work pretty well. He has fron, rear and combo... http://www.canamspyderaccessories.com/combo-rt-front-rear-trunk-led-light/

 

[samewok]

I have Spyderpops trunk light.
The funk is on a mercury switch with leds.