V-Series 12" Light
- The original workhorse, built tough
- 180° rotation built in, no mounts to buy
- Weatherproof (IP54)
- 0.5 amps at full brightness
built in
take a beating
all conditions
warranty
What's in the box, and what you'll need
Ready to mount
- V-Series 12" light, brackets attached
- 12" power lead, 18 AWG
- 3M VHB tape and screws, so you can mount it either way
Turn it on & dim it
- Rotary Dimmer, weatherproof. Up to 6× 12" per switch.
- Touch Dimmer for inside spots.
- Or get the Original Truck Bed Light Kit with it all.
12V DC
- No buttons on the light. It turns on with a switch.
- Truck battery, camper battery, or a power station's 12V outlet
- 0.5 amps at full brightness. Run it for hours and still start up and leave.
- No wiring kit? Add the 12-Volt Power Supply Kit (25 ft, fused).
- You'll need wire strippers, connectors for 18 AWG wire, and wire routing supplies.
Run over
A truck tire rolls right over it. Still lit.
Hit hard
Hammer blows on the bench. Still lit.
Built like a V:The V-shaped aluminum chassis and lens are joined as one piece.
Slim, simple, tough
The first light we ever made, and still the workhorse. The rotation is built into the light, so there's nothing extra to buy or bolt on.
- Turns 180° by hand and stays where you aim it.
- Slim, low profile that stays out of the way.
- A slightly narrower beam than the F-Series, so less light spills where you don't want it.
“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 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!!!”
“I was skeptical at first about ordering. Once received and installed I’m thoroughly impressed. Bright but not over powering. Thank You”
Turn on your tailgate
Rig gear, cook, or pack up in the dark.
Trailers & toy haulers
Mount it where you load and unload.
Work zone
Relied on by forest service pros, search and rescue teams, and vehicle outfitters.
The details
| Size | About 13.5" L × 1.25" W × 1.25" H Named for its 12" lens. Width and height are approximate until final drawings. |
| Power | 12V DC · 0.5 amps / 6 W at full brightness |
| Color | 4000K neutral white |
| Controls | Needs a separate switch (no buttons) · dims with any Kingpin dimmer |
| Rotation | 180°, built in · stays where you aim it |
| Lead | 12" · 18 AWG |
| Rating | Weatherproof (IP54) |
| Build | Extruded aluminum V-shaped chassis · polycarbonate lens |
| Mounting | Brackets attached · 3M VHB tape and screws included (use either) |
| Warranty | 2 years from ship date |
How to wire it
- Every cable has 2 wires. Connect red to red and black to black.
- Where the lights meet, the 3 reds join and the 3 blacks join.
- The yellow block is the 5A fuse on the red wire.
Full product description
Durable, low-profile, rotating LED light is what the Kingpin V-Series offers.
What was originally designed to be the "best truck topper light" is now quickly becoming the best "fill in the blank" 12-volt LED light. Engineered for active and hardworking lifestyles. The perfect LED lights for trucks to trailers, campers, camper shells, recreational vehicles, vans, and so much more!
The V-Series 12" is the shortest version of the original workhorse that started it all for Kingpin, the V-Series 40".
Please check out all of the reviews on these, our customers love them!
Good questions, short answers
Yes. The V-Series has no buttons. Wire it to any Kingpin switch to turn it on and dim it. Each switch runs up to 2× 40" or 6× 12" V-Series lights (3 amps max).
The rotation is built in. Turn it by hand up to 180° and it stays where you aim it. No Search Mounts needed.
Yes. Kingpin lights are a universal fit, and they mount inside or outside (weatherproof, IP54). Each one comes with 3M VHB tape and screws. Just check the size against the spot you have in mind. The 12" light is about 13.5" long, 1.25" wide and 1.25" tall, with the brackets attached.
No. Tape and screws come in the box. The 3M VHB tape holds on glass, topper doors and smooth panels if you prep the spot: clean it, scuff it lightly, wipe it with rubbing alcohol, then wipe on 3M Primer 94. Most toppers also have a reinforced ceiling for mounting lights. Carpet-lined caps have plywood under the carpet, so use the screws there.
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.
It's very efficient: 0.5 amps at full brightness. Run it for hours off your starting battery and still start up and leave.
Yes. It's weatherproof (IP54): dust-protected and splash-proof from any direction. Don't submerge it.
Both are 4000K and weatherproof. The V is single color with rotation built in and needs a switch to turn it on and off. The F adds red and built-in buttons, and uses Search Mounts to rotate.
Any 12V DC source works, like a power station's 12V outlet. Most USB ports are 5V, so they won't run the light. Some higher-power USB ports may work, but we don't recommend 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.
More wiring questions? See the full wiring guide
Finish the setup
| Compare lengths | 12" | 40" |
| Size (L × W × H) | about 13.5" × 1.25" × 1.25" | about 41.5" × 1.25" × 1.25" |
| Best for | Tight spots, dome light swaps | Full beds, big work areas |
| Power | 0.5 amps | 1.4 amps |
| Per switch | up to 6 | up to 2 |
| Price | $64.99 | $119.99 |
