There's several ways to route the plug. I chose to go through the tow hook boot this way when not in use I can tuck it back inside the boot and it's very easy to get to.
Duke, already bored in retirement?This one’s for @Glocker
NOCO Battery Maintainer Installation (It’s like a trickle charger but better)
Don't put a lot of miles on the Ranger so this was long overdue. I think this unit was like $30 with a lot of good reviews. Spent a couple hours installing this NOCO BM. It's an onboard version, so this is where it ended up.
They provide a mounting bracket with screws but there isn't a ton of room for a screw mount so I went with zip ties (best invention ever) and it worked out.
Ran the ground to the frame. I could just get the ground screw out. Had to flip the latch on the left though.
Direction say to mount it to the battery terminal but I wanted it to attach before the BMS sensor.
This is kinda of top view. You can see the top zip tie. Holds very firm!
The last part is a bit of a PITA. I ran the extension down past the radiator and around the frame. Then through the front past the ACC. Then over the frame and down in back of the bumper on the PS. And yes, zip tied it. Turned out very firm and out of the way. Done!
The End ??
Are you bucking for a 5G editors job now??
DUKE - Editor In Chief - Ranger5G! You need to add this to your sig line @DukeCanBuildit HAHAHADuke, already bored in retirement?
? Heck no - I’d rather be banned than suffer that fate.Duke, already bored in retirement?
At first I did run the cord this way. Only problem was the three prong end of the cord looked too big and awkward. That end in your photo is much more streamline.There's several ways to route the plug. I chose to go through the tow hook boot this way when not in use I can tuck it back inside the boot and it's very easy to get to.
I was just showing Trevor another way to route it because everyone's parking position/garage outlets are different. For me I have to park within a couple inches of the front garage wall because when I'm working I have my bed extended flipped out and need room for the garage door to be able to close. I couldn't get to it if I had exited it out the grille like I wanted to. This was the best route for me and easiest access.
Next time I’ll leave it to the professionals!This one’s for @Glocker
NOCO Battery Maintainer Installation (It’s like a trickle charger but better)
Don't put a lot of miles on the Ranger so this was long overdue. I think this unit was like $30 with a lot of good reviews. Spent a couple hours installing this NOCO BM. It's an onboard version, so this is where it ended up.
They provide a mounting bracket with screws but there isn't a ton of room for a screw mount so I went with zip ties (best invention ever) and it worked out.
Ran the ground to the frame. I could just get the ground screw out. Had to flip the latch on the left though.
Direction say to mount it to the battery terminal but I wanted it to attach before the BMS sensor.
This is kinda of top view. You can see the top zip tie. Holds very firm!
The last part is a bit of a PITA. I ran the extension down past the radiator and around the frame. Then through the front past the ACC. Then over the frame and down in back of the bumper on the PS. And yes, zip tied it. Turned out very firm and out of the way. Done!
The End ??
Technically that makes you a consultantHey, who callin’ professional? I’m retired.
