Adding hood light for Frunk?

[Topken]

I store all my work tools in the frunk where they are safe from prying eyes. However, the side mounted lights are blocked and of little use. Has anyone seen or come up with a good way to affix a light to the inside of the hood that would illuminate the interior of the frunk?

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[nkohlimd]

Installed these under my center console, under the 2nd row seats, and in my hood for added light. They are attached with magnets so can be removed to charge or use as handheld light. Work great
https://www.amazon.com/ASOKO-Rechargeable-Operated-Wireless-Magnetic/dp/B09NM1XY24/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=BDOEB92DGSZL&keywords=asko+under+cabinet&qid=1689537100&s=hi&sprefix=asko+under+ccabinet%2Ctools%2C104&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

[Topken]

I was considering something like that but wondered if the motion of stuff stored in the frunk would set the lights off. Are the charges long-lasting?

 

[nkohlimd]

I charge every 6-8 weeks but don't use the frunk much..

 

[HighVoltOverland]

There is a wire run/loom on the passenger side hinge, don’t think it would be too hard to add any array of stick up leds and follow that cable route if you wanted to hardwire the light option
Maybe tap (I am a huge advocate for positap brand connectors for automotive stuff) into the existing lights that way it is switched

 

[nkohlimd]

Any chance you have more details or pics of the wire loom? Thanks.

 

[Visket]

Along the same lines:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJDBQXHQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They have a light sensor so that will not turn on in the dark, and a 15-20 second "on" period (unless there's motion).

3M two-sided take didn't work too well to mount one just rearward of the latch on the hood. Alien tape (as seen on TV) worked great.

 

[Visket]

Along the same lines:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BJDBQXHQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They have a light sensor so that will not turn on in the dark, and a 15-20 second "on" period (unless there's motion).

3M two-sided take didn't work too well to mount one just rearward of the latch on the hood. Alien tape (as seen on TV) worked great.

Sorry -

Correction: The lights ONLY turn on in the dark and when motion (heat) is detected. So the $4.99 Costco roasted chicken might keep these lights busy! I use rechargeable Energizers which last at least a couple months between charges.

 

[Topken]

I ordered these lights from Amazon and they work great. Thanks for the suggestion. Now I can see all my tools. I've got them in manual mode and not motion detecting.

 

[Tim-in-CA]

Abstract Ocean has drop in replacements for the Frunk LEDs:

https://abstractocean.com/products/ultra-bright-lights-for-rivian-r1t-r1s

 

[veerthetiguy]

I ordered these lights from Amazon and they work great. Thanks for the suggestion. Now I can see all my tools. I've got them in manual mode and not motion detecting.

Which ones did you end up with? How did you attach them?

 

[Topken]

Asoko Under Cabinet Lights (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B58WVTLT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
They came with self-adhesive metal clips that I stuck to the underside of the frunk hood. The lights are attached to these with magnets so that they can be removed for charging. Not sure how well they will stick to the textured plastic underside. I may have to add a spot of Gorilla Glue if they fall off.

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