Need better Reverse Lighting

When backing up my 4 day old 2019 at night, virtually all I see is red through the camera. Funny, the rear camera on my 2015 Expedition and 2018 Explorer work perfectly, not the new Raptor. I thought I could upgrade reserse bulbs but apparently cannot with the new truck w/ BLIS. I don't want to light the world, just want to improve rear camera performance at night and want them to automatically come on when shifting into reverse. What best fits my purpose? Looking for the EZ-button plug and play solution. thanks

baja designs s2 reverse light kit, pretty easy to install, plugs into your reverse lights. did it to mine 3 weeks ago and happy I did.

ok, I'll look for some pics. So just a bolt on job, and plug into stock wiring harness? thank you.

Here you go! Bolt-in and plug and play!

2017+ Ford Raptor Reverse Lighting Kit - 447558

Let me know if you have any questions about this setup!

yeah 2 bolts to get mount on but have to use a torx 40 I believe for bolts. use same factory bolts for mounting brackets 1 for each light. you will have to unbolt driver side tail lite, pull off and plug new lights into the wiring there.

that's it, got mine from nick@apollo-optics as well. great to work with, shipped out fast, answers any questions u might have. lights come with instructions as well

f150jack said:

that's it, got mine from nick@apollo-optics as well. great to work with, shipped out fast, answers any questions u might have. lights come with instructions as well

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Thank you for the support!

This thread is just a few down from yours. https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/baja-designs-s2-back-up-lights-install.55707/ It has a great write up on the install plus others have chipped in too, with photos of both the lights and the view in the back up camera screen. There are other threads too, with options from Rigid, etc.

Nick@Apollo-Optics said:

Here you go! Bolt-in and plug and play!

2017+ Ford Raptor Reverse Lighting Kit - 447558

Let me know if you have any questions about this setup!

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I did this same kit and bought it from Apollo Optics. Really happy with the results and easy install.

If you’re in the NOVA / MD area let me know, happy to help out if you need it.


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I installed Rigid back-up light kit. Can be plug and play, yet I used switch that comes with kit. This allows three way, always on, always off, or automatic when in reverse.
Drilled hole in dash near light switch and added their switch. Lights install into holes already in bumper with just enough clearance.
One downside is reflection of switch light, but you get used to it. I wish there was a way to have them flash on and off for off-roading.
When needing light for loading and unloading , backing up in the wild, this is the way to go.