How to install simple Bluetooth STEDI RGB Camp Lighting
20th June 2025 | 6 minutes to read
There is nothing better than a simple camp lighting setup—and with a few handy products from STEDI, you can say goodbye to lanterns for good!
Find out how easy it is to set up STEDI RGB Camp lighting below:
What We Used
We got to work on one of our team member's Nissan Patrols down at the STEDI Shed, completing their Rhino Rack roof setup with STEDI's RGB Rock Lights (typically used underneath your 4WD), specialty Rock Light Mounts, and brackets.
The goal of this roof lighting is to add flood-style lighting under the 270-degree awning while being Bluetooth-controlled via the STEDI app. This app allows you to select any light colour—like red to keep the bugs away—or even choose programmed light patterns for when you want to party at camp.
STEDI offers singular Rock Light options in white light as well as amber light. These do not come with a Bluetooth module but can still be used for camp lights in a similar manner, as well as their regular use under your 4WD's body.
Equipment List:
- STEDI RGB Rock Light Kit (4 out of 6 lights were used)’=
- 2 x Rock Light Bracket Pairs
- 2 x Rock Light Easy Mount Pairs (also suits Rhino Rack Backbone System without the need for brackets above)
- 8 x M5 25mm button head bolts (not supplied)
- Mechpro Blue Handle Tools
Getting Stuck Into It
As the title suggests, this is a very easy and straightforward camping mod that anyone can tackle in their driveway in under 2 hours.
Firstly, we mount our Rock Lights into the 30-degree Easy Mount. These are key to making sure the light projected from the roof rack is perfect for underneath the awning. The lights are mounted with the M5 25mm button head bolts and locknuts provided from the RGB Kit, which slide into a small gap below the bolt entry point.
Next, screw in your Angled Mounts to the Rock Light Brackets. In the case of this build, 2 lights are mounted pointing up as they will be mounted to the awning channels to face the light outwards. The other 2 are mounted downwards to point towards the ground once mounted to the rear of the Rhino Platform.
Mounting Rock Lights on Your Roof
Mounting your lights on your roof is very straightforward with any rack that has channels, like the Rhino Rack, as the Bracket Kit provides 2 channel nut kits per bracket.
We mounted 2 of our lights in the Rhino Channel system to face the ground on the rear of the Patrol.
We also figured out a hack—to mount the other 2 lights using the channel system behind the awning.
These lights will be angled outwards to project more light into camp. Just be sure to mount the brackets low enough so when the awning bag is open, the lights are uncovered.
Wiring Your Lights
When your lights are all mounted up, now it's time to route your wires. Ensure you do your best to neaten, hide, and protect your wiring!
If you choose to run power from a battery in your engine bay, you will need to run the wiring along the rack/roof down underneath your bonnet—hidden either behind your snorkel or with STEDI Wiring Concealer.
In this build, the owner is yet to finish a permanent rear setup, so they chose to run the wiring to a battery box in the cargo space of their GQ. Our hack here was to cut off the provided terminals on the wiring kit and replace them with a 12V Cig Socket.
Light Up Your Campsite
Now for the most exciting part of any DIY mod or accessory—going out to the bush and putting them to use!
This Patrol is now set with permanent light with all the control from your phone while you sit back on your camp chair with a cold one.
The Verdict
Everyone agrees that the best camp setup is the easiest, with this complete Rhino Rack roof system being the pinnacle of simplicity. With a freestanding 270-degree awning complete with STEDI Bluetooth RGB Lights, you can now forget about darkness, bugs, and annoying lanterns that need recharging at the worst possible times.
