Driver's side bed cubby with AC outlet on the inside

[KathyG]

the trick was to drill corner holes in the cubby using the template, then using a metal ruler lined up on the holes I cut into the plastic and just kept cutting and cutting into the grove till I cut all the way through.. the hole for the light switch was cut the same way except I didn't need to drill any corner holes..

another quicker method is to use a soldering iron tip to melt cut the plastic, but that can end up messier.. I went with the more patient elbow grease and box cutter method..

Or use a multi-tool - cut plastic really easily - just go slow and follow your lines as he says!

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[midnight43026]

Thanks yds for leading the way on this project — I was planning to do the same and you saved me some time!

I designed a 3D-printed mount that recesses the bed light switch, helping protect it from damage during loading and unloading.

I find the switch relocation to be much easier to use. Feels better than factory!

Link to the 3d print file:
https://www.printables.com/model/1441292-ford-maverick-recessed-bed-light-switch-mount

 

[Don806]

Thanks yds for leading the way on this project — I was planning to do the same and you saved me some time!

I designed a 3D-printed mount that recesses the bed light switch, helping protect it from damage during loading and unloading.

I find the switch relocation to be much easier to use. Feels better than factory!

Link to the 3d print file:
https://www.printables.com/model/1441292-ford-maverick-recessed-bed-light-switch-mount

thank you for the 3d print file, I had a coworker print some of these for me, gonna try them out this evening.

 

[midnight43026]

thank you for the 3d print file, I had a coworker print some of these for me, gonna try them out this evening.

This print fit perfect for me, but all printers and materials are a bit different. Quick tip: If you need to make any adjustments, I use a torch and razor knife. Heat the knife with the torch and use it to melt/move the plastic a little bit as needed.

 

[Don806]

This print fit perfect for me, but all printers and materials are a bit different. Quick tip: If you need to make any adjustments, I use a torch and razor knife. Heat the knife with the torch and use it to melt/move the plastic a little bit as needed.

Perfect fit for me
I like its recessed where my cutting into the blank wasnt, more of a factory look

 

[midnight43026]

Perfect fit for me
I like its recessed where my cutting into the blank wasnt, more of a factory look

Wow, that looks good. I think your latch is tight like mine was. I should loosen it up in the print for future people.

Great looking lights!

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