Driver side bed storage pocket usage?

[Archasaurus]

What is the driver side bed storage pocket (which seems to be a bolted on plastic plate) used for? The passenger side has a small cubby hole. I have an XLT, spray in liner, no bed power outlet.

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[JfredTrem]

you can add in another cubby ifn you wants to.

 

[Maverick_Innovation_Designs]

It's intended to be a DIY switch panel. Some of the upper trims have an additional bed light there or 120VAC outlet. For all trims, it's supposed to be used for people to easily drill or make switch cutouts to operate accessories connected to the dedicated 12v aux power line.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/42493/the-new-ford-maverick-is-pre-wired-for-diy-electrical-mods

 

[Archasaurus]

It would be nice if there was a shutoff switch in the cab, so someone wouldn't drain my battery.

 

[ilikebike]

It would be nice if there was a shutoff switch in the cab, so someone wouldn't drain my battery.

Get a lot of people trying to microwave burritos in the back of your truck, do you?

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Get a lot of people trying to microwave burritos in the back of your truck, do you?

Maybe his truck came with 12-20 "campers"?

 

[icegradner]

It would be nice if there was a shutoff switch in the cab, so someone wouldn't drain my battery.

Unless you leave the truck turned on it's not an issue, it times out.

 

[MetalsGeek]

I put a second cubby in the driver side of my XLT and installed a 12V fused lighter socket in the forward wall for the air compressor I carry around. Ford calls it a "Loading Compartment Partition. Storage Box" with P/N NZ6Z-60286A72-A. About $45 + tax, or 10K points. If you choose to add a socket as I did, you have to play a few games for the install, since the cubby completely fills the hole in the bed wall as you slide it into position. You will also need to buy a couple more M6-1.0 x 20 mm hex bolts & washers, in black if you want it to match the other side.

 

[AutobahnSHO]

My Lariat had two cubbies, no power outlet (yes wiring). I use cubbies for tie straps, an old tarp, whatever.

 

[Call sign "Slick"]

It would be nice if there was a shutoff switch in the cab, so someone wouldn't drain my battery.

The power to the bed shuts off automatically shuts down after 15 minutes, preventing any drainage from the bed area. I inadvertently left my bedlights on once. It saved my bacon.

 

[Maverickman74]

The power to the bed shuts off automatically shuts down after 15 minutes, preventing any drainage from the bed area. I inadvertently left my bedlights on once. It saved my bacon.

90 minutes on mine. I run my fridge off it.

 

[Call sign "Slick"]

Maverickman74, is your Mav a Hybrid? Is this after you turn it to the full "off" position?

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