12v and USB installed in bed

[Dad]

my air compressor install in the bed cubby was a relatively safe and easy project, and pleased with the way it turned out; last week I picked up a nail in the right rear, and used that new compressor to fill the slow leak several days in a row until i could get the tire shop to patch the tire

I have to ask why you didn't do the install on the smaller panel just to the right of large storage panel? I suppose it's just a matter of preference. I must admit it was more of a chore to remove the plastic that nests the clip-in part of the 12v line and drill a clean hole into the smaller plastic panel. Having gone through that experience without the benefit of a drill press I can pretty much answer my own question.

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[mamboman777]

Afternoon project

Looks like you and I have the same adapter. I love mine. You did a great job!

 

[mamboman777]

I keep thinking when I get my mav to add these, they look very cool. I can imagine for camping they would be very handy. But I would want them locked in some way and I don't want a bed cover. I can image someone figuring out they can charge their phone using my mav and come out of a store with someone's phone connected to my maverick. California is weird that way.

Mine shuts off after approx. 30 minutes.

 

[Pappy]

I have to ask why you didn't do the install on the smaller panel just to the right of large storage panel? I suppose it's just a matter of preference. I must admit it was more of a chore to remove the plastic that nests the clip-in part of the 12v line and drill a clean hole into the smaller plastic panel. Having gone through that experience without the benefit of a drill press I can pretty much answer my own question.

Better protection from the elements and from any possible damage loading or unloading

 

[Dad]

Better protection from the elements and from any possible damage loading or unloading

Excellent reasons. Thank you.

 

[Dad]

You would be surprised at how simple it really is. All you really need is a spade bit that's the right size and a couple of wire nuts.

I highly recommend using a forstner bit rather than a spade. More cutting surface on the forstner gives you a much cleaner hole. I've used both (the spade first because that's all I had) and then a borrowed forstner. With the spade I had a lot of cleaning and filing off to do to make a neat hole. With the forstner, it was a perfectly clean cut out.

 

[Dad]

my air compressor install in the bed cubby was a relatively safe and easy project, and pleased with the way it turned out; last week I picked up a nail in the right rear, and used that new compressor to fill the slow leak several days in a row until i could get the tire shop to patch the tire

This is a great example of what I posted about how everyone here is helpful and I'll go ahead and use the word, "inspirational". After following this thread I decided to buy a small compressor for my truck. I bought the Husky 12v and was walking back to my truck when it suddenly dawned on me that the Lariat has a 120 outlet in the bed. Why didn't I remember that?! Immediately exchanged the 12v for 120v model. Very happy with it.

 

[jalbano2]

Just did mine over the weekend . Wanted it as clean as possible so I installed it inside the cubby. It includes USB, USB C, 12V and voltage gauge. You cant see it now but the 12V port lights up inside .

 

[Joe Kelly]

HAS ANYONE THOUGT OF REMOVING THE ELECTRIC COVER ON THE LENT OR RIGHT SIDE OF THE BED AND PLACEING A WEATHER PROOF 12 V OR USB CONNECTOR THERE. ALL THESE INSTALLS LIIK NICE. IJUST HAVE A PROBLEM MAKING EXTRA HOLES IN MY TRUCK. I HAVE SEEN THE 12V AND USB PLUGS ON LINE. I HAVE THE 110 OUTLET SO POWER IS NOT A REAL PROBLEM FOR RUNNING A 12V FRIG OR CHARGING PHONS, LAP TOP OR IPAD WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD.

 

[Joe Kelly]

did you have to disconnect the battery first before installing these accessories?

THIS IS A NICE SET UP. CAN YOU TELL US WHERE YOU FOUND IT. THANKS

 

[Pappy]

THIS IS A NICE SET UP. CAN YOU TELL US WHERE YOU FOUND IT. THANKS

Joe, I did not disconnect the battery but was careful when threading the wiring behind the bed frame to the plastic cubby. The USB port I used was a from NAPA auto parts designed for marine use, the air inflator was from AutoZone, the cubby is a Ford accessory

 

[ClemsonU88]

Just did mine over the weekend . Wanted it as clean as possible so I installed it inside the cubby. It includes USB, USB C, 12V and voltage gauge. You cant see it now but the 12V port lights up inside .

This is exactly what I did. Did you drill a separate hole for each socket, or did you cut out a big rectangle? I did 2 holes which made it very hard to get the socket secure from the back side.

2 things I'd do differently:
1) Instead of putting the sockets in horizontally, I wish I had put them in vertically, so both were equally close to the opening. His & mine have the cigarette lighter further back.
2) I wish I had cut out a rectangle instead of drilling just 2 holes. Would have saved myself a lot of time.

 

[Pappy]

mine just has a single port, the air inflator i purchased has a cigarette lighter socket; i've also used an adaptor in the port to charge my phone

 

[jalbano2]

This is exactly what I did. Did you drill a separate hole for each socket, or did you cut out a big rectangle? I did 2 holes which made it very hard to get the socket secure from the back side.

2 things I'd do differently:
1) Instead of putting the sockets in horizontally, I wish I had put them in vertically, so both were equally close to the opening. His & mine have the cigarette lighter further back.
2) I wish I had cut out a rectangle instead of drilling just 2 holes. Would have saved myself a lot of time.

No I cut out individual holes . Had no issues went very easy

 

[dcs12345]

Do anyone have the dimensions of the little plastic cover over the pigtails?

I'm thinking I might mount a single 12V there if it is big enough. If not, I'll just do the USB-Cig combo inside the bin.

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