Bed lights and switch panel install.

[Ronnie4946]

Finally got my lighting, 12 volt, USB, and switch panel installed. 3 hours start to finish.

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[Maverickman74]

I love it, except you made your QR code useless


On a serious note I may be concerned with gear hitting switches and turning things on and draining the battery. You could install a thin rail across the front of the switches that would block that from happening without impeding usability. Some switches already have safety bars between them or toggle covers but since you are already installed just take a hollow aluminum tube put 2 90 degree bends in and tap the ends then screw it on from the backside of the panel. Should be sufficient. May not even need to tap it just use hex head self tapper screws that fit the hole in the tube .

 

[22Maverick]

Finally got my lighting, 12 volt, USB, and switch panel installed. 3 hours start to finish.

Looks great. Any plans for the other four switches?

 

[Ronnie4946]

I love it, except you made your QR code useless


On a serious note I may be concerned with gear hitting switches and turning things on and draining the battery. You could install a thin rail across the front of the switches that would block that from happening without impeding usability. Some switches already have safety bars between them or toggle covers but since you are already installed just take a hollow aluminum tube put 2 90 degree bends in and tap the ends then screw it on from the backside of the panel. Should be sufficient. May not even need to tap it just use hex head self tapper screws that fit the hole in the tube .

That’s a great idea, thanks!

 

[Ronnie4946]

Looks great. Any plans for the other four switches?

Maybe an under bumper light for when I’m using the hitch. I have the volt meter and the usb plugs switched as they are always on until the truck sleeps.

 

[HD676]

I love it, except you made your QR code useless


On a serious note I may be concerned with gear hitting switches and turning things on and draining the battery.

This is not an issue since power is shut down to this circuit after 15 minutes or so.

 

[Maverickman74]

This is not an issue since power is shut down to this circuit after 15 minutes or so.

Im not sure I like that for camping and working type stuff. Even a lil tailgating I would want some power for a bit. I keep a fridge freezer in whatever my main vehicle is, we run it when we are out doing laundry or shopping or at the beach. I may have to run a separate circuit back there for full time use.

 

[Warren]

Finally got my lighting, 12 volt, USB, and switch panel installed. 3 hours start to finish.

I am trying to do something similar but I have no power to the 12 volt harness provided ( with engine running)
Did you need to place a 20 amp fuse in location 84 or was one already in place ? Thanks !

 

[Ronnie4946]

I am trying to do something similar but I have no power to the 12 volt harness provided ( with engine running)
Did you need to place a 20 amp fuse in location 84 or was one already in place ? Thanks !

No, there should be 12 volt there especially when running. From off it should stay on for 10-15 minutes. Is the plug attachment in correctly? Do you have a meter to check for voltage without the attachment plugged in? Check the other side to see if there’s power there. Might be a blown fuse or a dealer issue with the wiring somewhere in the circuit.

 

[Warren]

Thanks Ronnie , I did pull apart the fuse box and the fuse was present and good . But no power at the connector with the provided pigtail disconnected with the key on and engine running.
Thanks for helping. Will let you know when I figure it out !

 

[Ronnie4946]

Thanks Ronnie , I did pull apart the fuse box and the fuse was present and good . But no power at the connector with the provided pigtail disconnected with the key on and engine running.
Thanks for helping. Will let you know when I figure it out !

Ok good luck.

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