“Very easy to install love how you can rotate it. I also like how bright it gets and not overpowering.”Robert B. · Verified buyer
Kingpin™ Dual-Color Truck Bed Light Kit$509.99
2 zones 2 dimmers
White + red in every light
Weatherproof IP54
2-year warranty
What you get
What's in the kit, and what you'll need
In the kit
Ready to wire
3× F-Series 40" Light
1 set of Search Mounts, for the tailgate light
2× Rotary Dimmer Switch
12-Volt Power Supply Kit: 25 ft, 5A fuse
30 ft Power Cable, 20 AWG
How it's wired
Two zones
Zone 1: 1 light on the tailgate or rear, on the Search Mounts, with its own dimmer
Zone 2: 2 lights on the ceiling or sides, with the other dimmer
Both dimmers wire to the Power Supply Kit
You'll need
A few basics
Wire strippers and connectors for 20 AWG wire
Wire routing supplies
More Search Mounts, so the other 2 lights turn too. Add 2 with this kit and save $10.
Zone 1
Zone 1
Tailgate
One light over the tailgate, on its own dimmer. Cook, rig gear or pack up.
Zone 2
Zone 2
Inside
Two lights on the ceiling or sides, on the other dimmer. See everything in the bed.
Each zone, its own dimmer:Light the tailgate without lighting up the whole bed.
The light
Bright, not blinding
Every Kingpin light has a thick, diffused lens. It spreads the light out into one smooth, even glow, and protects the light from hard knocks.
No bright hot spots. The whole bar glows evenly.
No harsh glare, so it's comfortable to look at, even up close.
Soft, even light on your gear, with fewer hard shadows.
5.0
★★★★★
102 reviews for the F-Series 40" Light
★★★★★
“I hunt at night a lot and the red light is bright enough to get everything I need without blowing my night vision.”
Damian P.Verified buyer
★★★★★
“Love the lights. Went with 3 F-series 40” lights, rear hatch light on F-series search mounts, all on dimmer switches. Lights up the shell, & beyond when needed. Very happy.”
Brandon D.Verified buyer
★★★★★
“Good quality, good light, dimmable-worth the money. Easy to install.”
Two zones of dual-color light for your truck cap, topper, camper shell or bed rack.
Three F-Series 40" lights switch between bright white and red. Put one on the tailgate on the Search Mounts, with its own dimmer. Put the other two on the ceiling or sides, on a second dimmer.
Power it from your starting or house battery with the included Power Supply Kit.
Mount the lights and switches, run the wire, connect it. That's it.
In the kit: (3x) F-Series 40" Lights, (1x) set of Search Mounts, (2x) Rotary Dimmer Switches, (1x) Power Supply Kit, (1x) Power Cable Spool.
You'll need wire strippers, connectors for 20 AWG wire and wire routing supplies.
Questions
Good questions, short answers
Each zone has its own dimmer. Light just the tailgate, just the inside, or both, each at its own brightness.
Yes. Each dimmer runs up to 3 amps: 2× 40", 4× 28", 8× F-12 or 6× V-12. Add up the amps in each zone.
Wire strippers, connectors for 20 AWG wire, and wire routing supplies. They aren't in the kit.
No. A thick, diffused lens spreads the light evenly, so there are no bright hot spots and no harsh glare. It's easy to work under and easy to be around at camp.
The whole kit draws 3.3 amps at full brightness.
Yes. It's weatherproof (IP54): dust-protected and splash-proof from any direction. Don't submerge it.
2 years from the ship date. Send a photo or video of the install and the issue, and we'll replace it or credit you.
We have been using the 40" light bar on the rear panel of our GFC camper now for several months. Its definitely one of those small upgrades we wish we would have done sooner. During the day its slim and out of the way, and at night it provides fantastic dimmable light for cooking and hanging out at the tailgate of our truck.
The lighting is so bright and love how I can control it and dim the light! When you turn it on and off, it will turn back on with the brightness you turned it off at which is super cool! The material is high quality and I highly recommend this to everyone!
This light bar is incredible! I was definitely hesitant at the price, but I am so glad that I purchased it. It has been a great feature to my construction cap while the video may make it look not too bright at night. It is beyond what I needed.
The 40" V-Series lights worked exceptionally well as compartment and bed lighting in our fire department command vehicle build. We were very impressed with the build quality of the lights. Our customer especially appreciated the ability to rotate the light, allowing them to illuminate either the interior of the compartment or the area outside the vehicle. This versatility creates a well-lit workspace at the tailgate whenever needed.
Great lighting system. I really like that the lights are dimmable and you can rotate to get the light to shine where you need it. Had a small problem with one of my lights and it was taken care of quickly. You can’t go wrong with the Kingpin lights!
As the owner of a truck accessory shop, adding Kingpin lights to our lineup for camper shell lighting, and truck bed lighting was an easy choice. With the lightweight 40 inch that is bright without killing the eyes, this is the perfect fit for any cargo aria
I built an overland trailer that is totally off grid and I can’t even begin to tell everyone how amazing these lights are!
I also installed a 40” in the back of my camper shell and they truly turn night into day!
Thank you kingpin for making this possible!
And I might add the customer service is second to none!
James Staats
Store owner replied:
Nice work, Michael! We love seeing Kingpin lights on the Diamondback covers
Super easy install and straight forward. I really like the color temperature of these lights, not too cool or warm. The dimmer switch will be great for camping! Another upgrade to my First Gen Tundra. Customer service was top notch too!
Store owner replied:
Great job on the install! Thank you
You would have thought it came with my Offgrid Expedition Trailer by the way it looks. Rotates and stays in position. Amazing light quality and brightness. Coupled with that dimmer switch. Customer service is awesome. Thats why I wrote a review. Sexy cost but it's worth it!
This product is most excellent! I was looking for an additional light that would go on my rear gate when opening it to shine on the ground (like the puddle lights on doors). Found Kingpin Equipment, install was great as I tapped into the rear hatch latch as to not draw the battery down. Went back and forth on the switch location, but ended up where it is to keep the wiring short and not going through another panel. Works great and love it!
Great to light up the bank when night fishing. I know they say you shouldnt submerse it,but ive got one just below the motor on my boat. It was in the water for a week at Powell and i did some serious tube pulling. Still works great. I have one in the bimini underside to light up the sitting area. Its great to have it dimmable. Although, the dimmer got a little wet and its toast, just like they said it would be. I love these lights. I have 8 of them now on my truck, work van and boat.
This is a very high quality product that ships with great components to integrate into your supplied wiring. I am overall extremely happy with my purchase but I do struggle to see the value, which is the only reason for a 4 of 5 star rating.
Store owner replied:
Thank you, David! Looks awesome!
Really love the quality! They were really easy to install (with the dimmer switch as well). I haven’t had any issues with them even running in super cold weather (-5°f). They are also incredibly bright! Exactly what you want to hear able to see tools, gear, tailgate, etc. The dimmer is handy for those times where lighting up every inch with the full force of the sun isn’t necessary — like elk camp. Great procedure and excited to use them for years to come!
Store owner replied:
Thanks for your support, Gerald! Great pics!
Super bright for the size. Easily mounted to the door of my bed cap with the included 3M tape. Love that it rotates so I can light up the bed or the tailgate depending on what I’m doing. Overall love this light and will likely end up getting the larger lights for the interior of the cap even though this one light is plenty bright as it is.
GREAT LIGHTS! The 40 inch was a great upgrade for the rear pull out kitchen on our micro camper. Wired up to the original light switch and now we have a light that does double duty, both kitchen and a great rear facing flood light. The 12 inch we used to light up the side mounted griddle. Both lights changed food prep greatly. The rotation of these lights really makes an advancement in intensity dimming without the use of a dimmer. Now when will you guys come out with some more sizes? Great PRODUCT!
I have these mounted on my upper storage rack and on my rear hatch. They are super bright when you need them to but if you don’t need much light, they are dimmable. Such an awesome feature. They were easy to install and light enough to mount with double sided tape (I ended up bolting them down for more security). Overall, I’m happy with the products from Kingpin Equipped. Thank you again!
Just installed the 40’ Kingpin Light in my 2024 Silverado High Country that has a DiamondBack SwitchBack cover on the bed. I wired it through their dimmer switch and tapped into the bed courtesy lights. Doing it this way the light is activated automatically when I either unlock the truck of press the courtesy light switch on the dashboard. I really appreciate the fact that I can control the brightness by the dimmer switch and can also rotate the light as needed. Very happy with my purchase.
Great quality lights, nice and slim, durable and easy to install. Works great inside my rsi smart cap for both work and camping needs. Highly recommend!!!
Incredible light bar. Have 3 40” and 2 12” installed in my camper shell. ridiculously bright with useful light. Dimmer helps if needed, but lights are top quality. Worth the spend, easy install, and light years ahead of the LED strips or the KC light picks I had installed previously. Rotate to where light is needed, and great build quality. Highly recommend!