Flatbed or Rollback LED Side Lights
Add LED lights to the side of your flatbed or rollback with Boogey Lights® high-performance LED light strips and aluminum channels. Available in single color and multicolor configurations, this LED light kit includes both the LED light strips and the aluminum channels (with opaque diffusers and Lexel adhesive sealant) to complete the installation. Boogey Lights® super bright LEDs are 12vdc lights designed for use in commercial applications. These side lights can be added to virtually any flatbed or rollback side rail that has 3/4" of smooth, flat, mountable space to secure the aluminum channel to the bed. Then, the LED strip attaches to the aluminum channel with the plastic opaque diffuser snapping in over top after sealing the strip with Lexel adhesive which is included in the kit. Depending on the lighting configuration, the LEDs can be wired to the truck's running lights or, you can add additional switching capabilities to make the lights strobe and flash. With the multi-color version you can operate the lights and adjust the color displayed using the handheld RF wireless remote or the Bluetooth APP. This product is SOLD IN PAIRS — one set for each side of the bed.
NOTE: This product assumes the same number of LED strips and aluminum channels are required for each side of the flatbed. So if for example you select a 10' long LED strip from the drop down, you're going to receive two 10' long LED strips + channels (one for each side of the truck). If you don't need two LED strips/aluminum channels, you can order them separately from our COMPONENTS section here: Low Profile LED Strips, Aluminum Channels.
DOT COMPLIANCE: The AMBER and RED single color LED strips offered on this product are DOT COMPLIANT. They conform to applicable provisions of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 requirements.
READ THIS BEFORE ORDERING!
Successful installation requires reading the written installation directions. While our How-To Videos offer helpful overviews, they do not replace the detailed documentation. Reading the instructions carefully is essential for proper fit, function, and long-term performance. Most support calls and warranty claims we receive stem from customers who don't read this information. Please take our advice and read the directions. We promise, you'll be happy with the results if you do.
FAQS | Frequently Asked Questions
While we encourage you to read all of the information presented on this product page (including the information on the navigation tabs), below are some of the most frequently asked questions we get about this product. In all cases, the answers to these FAQs will refer you to other sections of this product page for more details on the topic.
Do I really need to read the installation instructions?
How difficult is this LED Light Kit to install?
Regardless of the lighting configuration, you must have an understanding of 12vdc power. An essential skill with installation of any Boogey Lights® LED products is knowing how to correctly wire the product to a 12vdc circuit. This includes understanding the importance of having a properly sized fuse at the power source, polarity, how to properly seal an electrical connection, using properly sized wire gauge for the load, measuring voltage and measuring the additional amperage draw you're adding. If you are uncertain or unfamiliar with any of these concepts, we urge you to ask someone who has the knowledge to assist you.
How are the Aluminum Channels secured to the flatbed?
Can I display RED and WHITE with the ability to strobe/flash them?
How much amperage do these LEDs draw?
Can I easily remove my Boogey Lights® and transfer them to another truck?
I've purchased other LED light strips from Amazon and EBay. Candidly, they're not very good and didn't last long on my truck. What makes Boogey Lights® different?
Are these lighting systems able to operate in all kinds of weather? Will they hold up?
All Boogey Lights® LED Controllers are water resistant and can be used outdoors. They are not however water proof. They should not be submerged in water or subjected to direct water contact for long periods of time. It's certainly OK for them to get wet though. For longevity and best performance, we recommend mounting the LED Controller in a location that will be protected from the elements and in particular, direct water contact. Note too the LED controller should be mounted in an area where there is sufficient air flow around the box to keep it from over-heating. This is particularly true if the number LEDs you have connected to the controller is within 25% of the controller's maximum capacity. The more LEDs you add, the hotter the LED controller will get particularly as it approaches maximum capacity.
What is Priority Processing?
Where can I get a Boogey Lights® LED light system installed on my truck?
If you're driving in or through the Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati metro area, we offer factory installation services. More detail about our installation services here: https://www.boogeylights.com/boogey-lights-installation-services/. For most installations you'll need to book an appointment which you can do online using this real-time installation scheduler. Our facility is easily accessible from I75/I71 and has plenty of space for tractor/trailers. Our address is 9000 Empire Connector Drive Suite B, Florence KY 41042. We're about one mile off the I75/I71 Florence KY exit.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This light kit uses our LOW PROFILE LED strips and ALUMINUM CHANNEL W/PLASTIC DIFFUSER. The LOW PROFILE LED strip is IP65 rated and is 3/8" wide x 3/16" high. The Aluminum Channel is about .7" wide x .4" high. Each LED strip has a 15' power lead (22AWG) permanently secured to one end of the LED strip. The other end of the power lead is bare wire. The maximum length of a single LED strip is 16'. For bed rail lengths of 18' to 32', you'll receive two LED strips for each side which are mounted end to end. The Aluminum Channels are produced in lengths of 1 meter (~39") and 2 meters (78"). You'll receive more aluminum channel than needed for your installation so some cutting of these channels (and plastic diffusers) will be required to do the installation. A tube of Lexel adhesive is included with the kit to seal the LEDs inside the channel. We also include 50' of 18awg power lead cable to help make the power lead connections back to the power source.
HOW TO ORDER
- Look at your flatbed or rollback bed and measure the amount of room you have to mount the LED strip to the side of the bed. Nothing says you had to cover the entire bed width. Keep in mind you need a smooth, straight, flat surface to mount the aluminum channel to. You can not mount the channel on top of or go over bolt heads, screw heads, gussets, flanges and the like. Must be one smooth continuous mounting surface. Make sure you have at least 3/4" of room for the channel to attach to the bed. This measurement is the number that you'll choose for the BED RAIL LENGTH option on the product page above.
- Select the LED COLOR. Amber is the default color setting since that's the most popular however you'll notice we offer a wide variety of additional colors. If you select the RGB Multicolor option, you'll need an LED controller which is why you'll be asked to make a selection of either a Single Zone or Dual Zone LED controller. More details about that are here on this product page.
- For Single Color options, you can use your own switching or we offer additional single color switching. More information about those options are below.
- For the Aluminum Channel option, we offer two colors: silver (traditional aluminum color) or black. The default is silver.
- Priority Processing is an option for those who need 2 business day turn around. See details about this option below.
Once you've made your selections, click ADD TO CART and check out.
Mounting Diagram
SINGLE COLOR OPTIONS
If you're ordering any of the Single Color options, you'll be presented with the option to add on/off switches or even our single color Dual Zone flasher controller to the order. This is an option. The default is 'none'. If selecting the Dual Zone Controller with any of the single color or dual-color options, you'll receive our Strobing Dual Zone single color controller. Designed primarily for commercial, working truck applications this heavy duty LED controller is ideal for situations where you need to control (on/off), strobe or flash large numbers of single color LEDs. A typical scenario is with wide load truck haulers, wreckers and tow trucks. A typical scenario is with wide load truck haulers, wreckers and tow trucks. The unique dual zone capability allows the lights to be segregated into two distinct lighting zones if that's what you want to do.
For example zone one might be red LEDs and zone two amber LEDs. Another option could be to assign the two zones into LEDs mounted on different parts of the truck (underglow = white, flatbed side lighting = amber). Each zone can be operated independently or together. In addition to ON/OFF control, STROBING and FLASHING, there's a STEADY-ON mode that offers dimming. All of these features are operated using the included wireless RF handheld remote.
Each zone will support up to 1500 tri-chip 5050 LEDs (20Amps) which means a total of 3000 tri-chip LEDs on a single LED controller. The operating modes include strobing, 3 burst flash and solid on. The speed can be adjusted and there's a brightness setting too. All of these features are operated using the included wireless RF hand held remote. This controller includes our Quick-Switch feature which when paired with a simple on/off switch will allow the controller to be turned on/off via a hard wired switch (mounted on the dash for example) as well.
The CONTROLLERS navigation tab on this product page has additional details on this controller option.
MULTI COLOR CONTROL OPTIONS
RGB MULTI-COLOR OPTION: The multi-color RGB LED version provides over 16 million color combinations that you control and includes its own on/off wireless switch. The multi-color RGB kit requires the GEN2 Heavy Duty combo Bluetooth + RF controller so you can control the lights with your Bluetooth enabled smartphone or the included wireless RF G2 M7 remote control. The BLUETOOTH navigation tab on this product page has additional details. With any of the Boogey Lights® BLUETOOTH controllers you can control your lights with your Bluetooth enabled Android or IOS smartphone. These high-tech controllers are capable of displaying 16 million different color combinations. In addition, lighting effects on the Smartphone controller are significantly more controllable in terms of speed and intensity. Each color and lighting effect is controlled by "sliders" or a color square on your smartphone screen so you can adjust the speed and intensity to get the lighting exactly the way you want it. Our controllers operate on 12vdc. Also, all of our Bluetooth Combo controllers include an RF remote control allowing for quick on/off of the controller. You can operate this controller with the included RF wireless remote OR you can use your Bluetooth enabled smartphone and our free smartphone APP (Android and IOS). Boogey Lights® RF Controllers will display seven colors (steady on + four lighting effects): RED, GREEN, BLUE, WHITE, LIGHT BLUE, BOOGEY LIGHTS GREEN (LIME GREEN/YELLOW), HOT PINK/PURPLE. The lighting effects options for our RF Controller include: DIMMING, BLENDING, BREATHING, STROBING. In the Blending, Breathing and Strobing modes these features can be set to remain on a single color or to cycle through each of the 7 colors. You can also adjust the speed at which this happens. The RF remote control offers SEVEN levels lighting effects (e.g. 7 levels of dimming). For the DUAL ZONE Heavy Duty LED controller, these functions work independently per zone OR both zones together.
Quick Switch: The Quick Switch feature comes standard on our HEAVY DUTY SINGLE ZONE and HD DUAL ZONE LED Controllers (all RGBxx controllers). Whatever color LED you have connected to the WHITE output wire on the controller is the color that will display when the Quick Switch is triggered with 12vdc +. The most common use for this configuration is with commercial vehicles who want to be able to instantly turn off whatever color they're running and turn on a DOT compliant AMBER which is on our RGBA LED strips. For these installations, the yellow trigger wire is connected to a toggle switch or other wireless switch that activates the AMBER leds. When the Quick Switch trigger wire is not energized, the LED controller operates the RGBxx diodes normally. NOTE: This Quick Switch feature eliminates the need to use a relay for RGBA LEDs.
Single Zone or Dual Zone: If ordering RGB, you have your choice of a SINGLE ZONE or DUAL ZONE GEN2 Heavy Duty LED Controller. As the name suggests, a SINGLE ZONE controller has one lighting zone. All LEDs wired to that zone display the same color and features. For DUAL ZONE, there are two distinct lighting zones. All LEDs wired to Zone 1 operate the same. All LEDs wired to Zone 2 operate the same. Each zone can be used independently or together.
ALUMINUM CHANNEL + PLASTIC DIFFUSER
This light kit intluces our ALUMINUM CHANNEL with PLASTIC DIFFUSER on top. If you look at the photo gallery for this product you'll see where we have used the Aluminum Channel on a number of wreckers including a rollback. Not only does the aluminum channel and diffuser protect the LED strip the opaque plastic diffuser gives off a nice glow lighting effect too. The Mini T12 Aluminum Channel is a low profile design that can be mounted just about anywhere. It has an anodized finish (electrostatic sprayed) which provides maximum protection against the elements. They're ideal for harsh indoor or outdoor use to protect the LEDs. The channel can be mounted any number of ways including adhesive tape, rivets or screws. For flatbed body lighting, we typically rivet the channel to the aluminum bed. Then, the LOW PROFILE LED strips fit nicely into the channel using the 3M tape already affixed to the back of Boogey Lights LED rolls. The diffuser completes the installation by snapping into the channel. On outdoor installations we advise adding some Lexel to the ends of the channel to seal it. We include Lexel with this kit for this purpose.
LEXEL CLEAR SEALANT INCLUDED
We like LEXEL over others in that it dries clear (doesn't impact the amount of light the LED chips emit) and most importantly, it's petroleum based. A petroleum based sealant is required so the material will adhere to the Low Profile LED strip coating. A water based sealant will absolutely not work. One 10.5 ounce tube will go a long way. Highly recommend.
NOTE: We provide this product as a convenience to customers. We are not the manufacturer. You can purchase this product elsewhere for less.
NOTE ON COLOR SELECTION
In most cases AMBER is the only color that can be used when driving on public highways in the United States. This is one reason why our Multi-Color RGB kit is popular. It allows you to change the colors to fit the situation. For example, we've found white to be very helpful when parked for working around the truck at night. Also, the controller in our Multi-Color RGB kit allows you to setup presets for your color selections as well as features which include dimming, strobing, breathing and color blending. As an example, for maximum visibility in emergency situations such as when parked on the side the road, with the Multi-Color RGB option you can program the lights to flash red. Or, rotate through a sequence of red and amber.
For those who want the option to run RGB plus AMBER, select our RGBA led strip. In this configuration, you can wire the AMBER led chip to a simple on/off switch (not included) while using the included RF + Bluetooth wireless LED controller to mix up to 16 million color combinations and presets.
WHAT IS PRIORITY PROCESSING?
If the product configuration you're purchasing is eligible for PRIORITY PROCESSING, you can select 'YES' (default is 'NO') and your order will be given priority in our build queue such that we'll build and ship your order using the shipping method you select at checkout within TWO business days (or less) regardless of what the current build time estimate states. You can read more about our BUILD TIME ESTIMATE here.
Business Day Note: The 'Business Day' cut off time is NOON Eastern. If for example you place your order before noon on Monday, we'll build and ship your order no later than Wednesday. If you place that same order after 12 noon eastern on Monday, we'll build and ship your order no later than Thursday. If for some reason we're unable to do this (e.g. out of stock item or some other limitation), we'll reach out to you via email to ask how you want to proceed: Either cancel the order or ship the order normally and refund the Priority Processing fee paid.
Be aware that not all product configurations are eligible for Priority Processing. For example, if your light kit has an LED CONTROL CENTER in it, we do not offer Priority Processing on that order. Also, we exclude high demand lighting components that are often purchased in bulk by commercial accounts (eg. RED 75 Heavy Duty LED strips).
Priority Processing is offered per line item, not per order. If your order has multiple LED light kits or LED strip components on it, only those products that are eligible for Priority Processing (and selected as YES) will be shipped within the two business day time frame. Any remaining light kit products will be shipped via ground per our normal build time estimate. If your order has other non-LED components on it (e.g. controllers, switches, replacement parts, wire, 3M primer, etc), we will ship them with the priority processing item.
Does this mean that orders placed ahead of mine are being pushed back?
If I upgrade my shipping to 2 day or overnight, does this speed up the build time?
OTHER ITEMS YOU MAY NEED
No two installation scenarios are the same. Not everyone shares the same installation quality goals. Some folks are OK with twisting wires together, others want to solder them. Some folks are OK with running wires where they may be seen or unprotected to save money/time, others want a tidy, clean install without any wires showing. Some folks are OK with mounting their LED strips to whatever surface they can find, others want to take the time necessary to build out appropriate mounting surfaces to provide the best lighting effect on their vehicle. The point is it's not possible to provide all the materials necessary for all installation scenarios and quality goals. Our light kits provide the essential components needed for a high-quality, functioning lighting system. Installation of our light kit to your specific vehicle may however require additional items to make it look and fit the way you want. This is particularly the case with electrical wiring and mounting of LED strips. Before proceeding with your installation we suggest you consider THESE OTHER ITEMS.
IMPORTANT. You must have an understanding of 12vdc power. An essential skill with installation of any Boogey Lights LED products is knowing how to correctly wire the product to a 12vdc circuit. This includes understanding the importance of having a properly sized fuse at the power source, polarity, how to properly seal an electrical connection, using properly sized wire gauge for the load, measuring voltage and measuring the additional amperage draw you're adding. If you are uncertain or unfamiliar with any of these concepts, we urge you to ask someone who has the knowledge to assist you. Electricity is unforgiving.
⚠️ We strongly encourage you to read the Installation Instructions before proceeding. The vast majority of folks who have problems with this product are those who ignore our advice here.
Documentation
All of our installation documentation for this product (and all others) is available to download directly from our website. We encourage you to download this information and review before placing your order. That way you'll have a solid understanding of what is required (and no surprises). Here are some of the most important installation documents for this product. You will find ALL available documentation in our INSTALLATION RESOURCES SECTION.
- Flatbed Side LED Install Guide
- Know your power consumption
- What you need to know before mounting your LED strips
- DOWNLOAD the SINGLE COLOR DZ Strobing/Flashing Controller Operating Manual & Wiring Diagram
- DOWNLOAD the GEN2 LED Controller Operating Manual & Wiring Diagrams
- DOWNLOAD the GEN2 Bluetooth Operating Manual
- DOWNLOAD the GEN2 M7 RF Wireless Remote Operating Information
You may also want to check out our section of HOW-TO VIDEOS which many customers find helpful with deciding how they want to install their Under-Glow lights.
Mounting Diagram
Low-Profile Strip Installation
NOTE ON INSTALLATION of LOW PROFILE LED STRIPS on FLATBED BODY SIDES
1. For LED strips that are installed flat against the side of a service truck like these are, we strongly suggest smearing some LEXEL CLEAR ADHESIVE on the high-side of the LED strip. Doing so will help protect the side of the LED strip from water intrusion. We include LEXEL in this light kit for this purpose. Be sure to use it. LED strips that are mounted on the side of the vehicle tend to allow liquids to 'pool' on the high side of the strip. If that liquid is allowed to sit there for a while, it will eventually work it's way in-between the PCB and the protective coating. And, if that liquid is caustic, it can erode or eat away at the Epoxy/Polyurethane coating allowing water intrusion into the circuit.
2. When installing Boogey Lights LOW PROFILE flatbed side led strips it's important to simply unroll the LED strips and push them to the aluminum channel surface AS YOU GO versus pulling on the LED strip and pushing the strip to the surface when it is tight. This is a super important concept to understand if you want your lights to last. The natural tendency is to pull tightly on the LED strip to keep it straight and level when mounting horizontally BUT doing so means the solder joints in the LED strip will be installed under maximum tension from day one. Mounting the strips this way doesn't allow any room for the solder joint to move, contract or expand as needed over time. LED strips installed this way will fail prematurely at that solder joint every time. Not a matter of if but when. Strips that fail due to improper installation are not covered under warranty.