12v charger not using the cubby

[Phranc68]

On my first Maverick I installed a 12v charger on the interior of the cubby. It was up and out of the way and proved useful. Though on occasion I would fill the cubby with other stuff so access was limited.

I have seen many great looking installs of the power panels. For me, while I love the look, they aren't practical.

I saw on another post someone suggest using the 12v cover as a mounting spot. I went for it today and am super happy with the results.

I shortened the provided pigtail, attached it to the 12v plug and connected to the car. Easy, gave up no cubby use.

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[RichardCranium]

I have seen that as well. Did you drill the original plug? Looks good
If it was me, I would probably put a little heat shrink over the terminals.

 

[Decayed]

That is an awesome solution. You really need to straighten out the cover so the "12v" is right side up though. Triggering my OCD.

 

[Phranc68]

I have seen that as well. Did you drill the original plug? Looks good
If it was me, I would probably put a little heat shrink over the terminals.

Great idea/catch on the heat wrap for the connectors. Will do.

 

[Phranc68]

That is an awesome solution. You really need to straighten out the cover so the "12v" is right side up though. Triggering my OCD.

Lol. My OCD kicked in too, this way when I pop the cover it stays out of the way. I sat there "do I want it to work as I want or to look better?". I went with function but no certain in my choice.

 

[Phranc68]

I have seen that as well. Did you drill the original plug? Looks good
If it was me, I would probably put a little heat shrink over the terminals.

I did drill through the original over. It worked out. Not a lot of room for error.

 

[Decayed]

Lol. My OCD kicked in too, this way when I pop the cover it stays out of the way. I sat there "do I want it to work as I want or to look better?". I went with function but no certain in my choice.

You just can't leave it like that! Even straight upside down would be better than that monstrosity. Post pics when you fix it so my OCD calms down.

 

[Phranc68]

You just can't leave it like that! Even straight upside down would be better than that monstrosity. Post pics when you fix it so my OCD calms down.

You can rest easy now. Unless you left the iron on.

 

[Decayed]

You can rest easy now. Unless you left the iron on.

<triggered muttering>

 

[EdAlex]

Great job!! Where did you buy the pigtail? Did it with the provided cable from Ford? Thanks

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Great job!! Where did you buy the pigtail? Did it with the provided cable from Ford? Thanks

This member created a kit you might be interested in.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...tte-socket-kit-for-flexbed.58590/#post-988197

@Maverick_Innovation_Designs

HRG

 

[Maverick_Innovation_Designs]

Great job!! Where did you buy the pigtail? Did it with the provided cable from Ford? Thanks

If you're interested in the cord, you can buy one here. I added heat shrink on the quick-connect side to limit corrosion and heat shrink on the connector side to act as a strain relief for the wires.

I wanted a better cosmetic and stronger setup, so I designed my own cigarette socket housing. That way the socket can sit flush to the plastic and arranged vertically (to deal with my own OCD). The housing is thicker and has clip features than go all around, so it's a lot stronger than the original cosmetic cover.

 

[EdAlex]

If you're interested in the cord, you can buy one here. I added heat shrink on the quick-connect side to limit corrosion and heat shrink on the connector side to act as a strain relief for the wires.

I wanted a better cosmetic and stronger setup, so I designed my own cigarette socket housing. That way the socket can sit flush to the plastic and arranged vertically (to deal with my own OCD). The housing is thicker and has clip features than go all around, so it's a lot stronger than the original cosmetic cover.

Yer sir!! I did place an order a few days ago. Thanks

 

[Maverick_Innovation_Designs]

I'm catching up on my orders, so they should be going out today or tomorrow!

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