12V bed connection?

[Zackmix2020]

I have a 12 plug in my bed… does anyone know if theirs something that’s plug in play for these things? Or do you have to cut the wires and make your own connection? Is their a name to this plug so I can find some accessories for it?

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[BILLNOROVILLE]

My XLT came with a short maybe 18 inch two wire with a plug at one end in a clear bag in the glove box. You should look around your truck and see if you see such a thing. The end with the plug is supposed to plug into the bed's 12 Volt plug held by the square cap.

 

[Hizzy8122]

I looked for a matching connector, but couldn't find one. I ended up splicing and soldering.

 

[WenzelR]

I bought the Cllena Power socket Accessory on Amazon. Pulled off compartment door and Drilled out four 1”holes and inserted sockets. Will wire tomorrow. Matches color very well.

 

[mamrozek]

I looked for a matching connector, but couldn't find one. I ended up splicing and soldering.

I'm installing the same panel and was wondering if you did anything to waterproof the connections on the back of the panel? I noticed evidence of water on mine when I removed the panel and concerned with corrosion...

 

[JesTr]

I'm installing the same panel and was wondering if you did anything to waterproof the connections on the back of the panel? I noticed evidence of water on mine when I removed the panel and concerned with corrosion...

I plan to install similar 12V product. Would love if one of those came with a light. Use heat shrink wire covering. You can also wrap that in electrical tape for more protection.

 

[Fcnrwy]

I'm installing the same panel and was wondering if you did anything to waterproof the connections on the back of the panel? I noticed evidence of water on mine when I removed the panel and concerned with corrosion...

I did the Leftside, "Driver's" cubby area. There is no "Underside Panel" because of the Muffler located just below. So any "waterproofing" would be a requirement here.

I just did a "USB/12 volt" setup and added "shrink tubing" and siliconed the edges of the spade connectors. After I connected them.

Jerry

 

[mamrozek]

I did the Leftside, "Driver's" cubby area. There is no "Underside Panel" because of the Muffler located just below. So any "waterproofing" would be a requirement here.

I just did a "USB/12 volt" setup and added "shrink tubing" and siliconed the edges of the spade connectors. After I connected them.

Jerry

Great idea... Thanks!

 

[mamrozek]

I plan to install similar 12V product. Would love if one of those came with a light. Use heat shrink wire covering. You can also wrap that in electrical tape for more protection.

I'm installing the same panel and here's a pic of the light I'm installing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGHC4BJJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I haven't decided if I'll just wire the light through the switch or try to connect to the cab bed lights...

 

[dls235]

I'm installing the same panel and here's a pic of the light I'm installing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGHC4BJJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I haven't decided if I'll just wire the light through the switch or try to connect to the cab bed lights...

Can that 12v wire be split into two separate connectors? With one going to the outlet station and one going to the LED light?

 

[mamrozek]

Can that 12v wire be split into two separate connectors? With one going to the outlet station and one going to the LED light?

Yes, here's a pic of the final install with a separate push-button switch for the light. Just split the 12v feed before the (2) switches.

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