Mounting a block heater plug

[73ofalltrades]

Has anyone come up with ideas on how to mount a exterior plug for your block heater instead of popping your hood each time to plug it in. just looking for ideas I was going to try to go mount one where the side badges is but I cannot find one small enough to fit in the recessed part of the badge.

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[Master Blaster]

I was just eyeballing the stupid placement of that block heater plug end, and thinking about making up a one foot extension to route down beside the radiator so that you can actually use it. I don't want to be lifting a hood in deep ice and snow every time I want to preheat the engine.

 

[LGM30G]

You could try putting an inlet there If you don’t mind cutting into the trim. check this out.

https://www.amazon.com/WELLUCK-Wate...=se&keywords=110v+inlet&qid=1730593788&sr=8-4

 

[First Sergeant]

I don't need one, but that is a great idea! If anyone asks what it is, just tell them it is a prototype of a new PHEV that Ford is working on!

 

[fossil]

maybe this one, weather resistant front and back

https://www.amazon.com/Miady-Receptacle-Waterproof-Electrical-Connections/dp/B0825X3M7X

 

[Stradbash]

maybe this one, weather resistant front and back

https://www.amazon.com/Miady-Receptacle-Waterproof-Electrical-Connections/dp/B0825X6T7B/ref=sr_1_142?crid=1GZDYH92GX26C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RVVf1qXLOuEgYrRwg0PaC48DHNxSuIJEYmcIwpx0fTYMF9NKlSDa7tjtfMDAbJ_Pi3fbn-HTG8wCr_t47A26GRo0PrL9ojihluYy4Q3BOqjMl_xaJpkuxk21ziWs183BlOwZ8x7o_hdMyJvq2oAHSJIlhVdwhjzh_fIsu-xcUQmnNX8-Pdp1ywSVfKHW4qYZ89U__vQ01LSEKu1cWXE8Uid7uY2231ul5c3NbY0xzMc6WUBrXVcVmF3ZGBns3V0FM120pLpG5c3C5lSkxVzVvUx_VIfu6bfuMSIETQsgOqY.sf5zWvB24MicU4WxfkEYrbvvvmJoRpNbmfC_aazCFUE&dib_tag=se&keywords=weatherproof+110v+socket&qid=1730595550&sprefix=weather+proof+110v,aps,139&sr=8-142

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A sex change operation would be required…

 

[Stradbash]

Perhaps on the underside of the bumper using a protected plug. I think the cord could be routed and the plug installed with just removing the under engine cover as one does when changing engine oil.

 

[Crazyal]

I was just eyeballing the stupid placement of that block heater plug end, and thinking about making up a one foot extension to route down beside the radiator so that you can actually use it. I don't want to be lifting a hood in deep ice and snow every time I want to preheat the engine.

Has anyone come up with ideas on how to mount a exterior plug for your block heater instead of popping your hood each time to plug it in. just looking for ideas I was going to try to go mount one where the side badges is but I cannot find one small enough to fit in the recessed part of the badge.

Has anyone come up with ideas on how to mount a exterior plug for your block heater instead of popping your hood each time to plug it in. just looking for ideas I was going to try to go mount one where the side badges is but I cannot find one small enough to fit in the recessed part of the badge.

I did this, the red wire is for my Battery tender

 

[Stradbash]

A previous thread on this topic.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/block-heater-cord.41650/

 

[fossil]

A sex change operation would be required…

OK corrected post, thanks
https://www.amazon.com/Miady-Receptacle-Waterproof-Electrical-Connections/dp/B0825X3M7X

 

[Timothyd]

Has anyone come up with ideas on how to mount a exterior plug for your block heater instead of popping your hood each time to plug it in. just looking for ideas I was going to try to go mount one where the side badges is but I cannot find one small enough to fit in the recessed part of the badge.

I used to have the end of the plug hanging out of the grill a little bit just above the bumper on my old truck.

 

[MacsTracks]

I rerouted the block heater plug to the drivers side, and added an all-weather plug to the cover beside the tow hook. Plenty of space, but right to get to. Block heater plug link

 

[73ofalltrades]

Thanks for your ideas

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