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I built and installed lighting and power ports in my ARE shell over the last several weeks.

I installed:
1x SAE 20a power port on the left front of the bed to power the electric transfer pump, for my auxiliary tank (not much to see there so no pic)
1x Cigarette lighter power port 20a in the cover panel for the factory supplied (but I did not get) 115v outlet
4x QC3.0 USB ports one with digital volt meter
Warm white LED strips on the ceiling center, and one each on the gull wing windows and rear window. All individually switched and on dimmers.
All circuits on fuses, master breaker at the battery, everything routed through braided p.e.t. expandable sheathing.
Here are some pics, if you have questions I'll be more specific

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Jeep Gladiator Lights and power in my ARE shell 0913201417a_HDR
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I built and installed lighting and power ports in my ARE shell over the last several weeks.

I installed:
1x SAE 20a power port on the left front of the bed to power the electric transfer pump, for my auxiliary tank (not much to see there so no pic)
1x Cigarette lighter power port 20a in the cover panel for the factory supplied (but I did not get) 115v outlet
4x OC3.0 USB ports one with digital volt meter
Warm white LED strips on the ceiling center, and one each on the gull wing windows and rear window. All individually switched and on dimmers.
All circuits on fuses, master breaker at the battery, everything routed through braided p.e.t. expandable sheathing.
Here are some pics, if you have questions I'll be more specific

Jeep Gladiator Lights and power in my ARE shell 0913201417a_HDR


Jeep Gladiator Lights and power in my ARE shell 0913201417a_HDR


Jeep Gladiator Lights and power in my ARE shell 0913201417a_HDR


Jeep Gladiator Lights and power in my ARE shell 0913201417a_HDR


Jeep Gladiator Lights and power in my ARE shell 0913201417a_HDR


Jeep Gladiator Lights and power in my ARE shell 0913201417a_HDR
WOW! You nailed that install PAT! Good job and thanks for the ideas.
 

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What light strips and how did you attach them? About to do the same thing.
 
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What light strips and how did you attach them? About to do the same thing.
Just Amazon $11 for 5 meters strips, and same source for chelcro strips. Hook side only on the ceiling mount and I used loops of it with a tab to secure the harness because it is carpeted inside, very secure, and the fixtures weigh nothing effectively
 

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Do you have a link for the box the switches and wiring are mounted inside of?
 
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Do you have a link for the box the switches and wiring are mounted inside of?
Sure Project box at Amazon pretty much perfectly sized to hide in the corner behind the bulkhead for the tailgate, and enough room for the switches and power ports to stay inside the front half of the cover, and buss bars and wiring in the back half
 
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What is the hatch or vent in the ceiling of your cap! Very nice wiring job!....Jack
 

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Sure Project box at Amazon pretty much perfectly sized to hide in the corner behind the bulkhead for the tailgate, and enough room for the switches and power ports to stay inside the front half of the cover, and buss bars and wiring in the back half
Thank you! Do you know which size you purchased? They seem to have all sorts of options
 
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Do you have a picture of the stock led strip lighting? Just to compare to your addition; I was planning on the single strip as well
There was none, all that was in there was a tiny little useless piece of shit about as bright as a Bic lighter
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