DIY: Adding the 12V Power Outlet Option in the Bed

[VAMike]

It looks like an actual dummy plug instead of a cut off plug

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[EJH]

Also, when you get that plug out, can you post or DM me a few pics of it. Looks like ford changed something for some reason. Not that it matters, the plug/socket is still the same.

Thanks WLFPIR8 and Ranger_Rocks. I won't be able o try again for a week or so, heading out of town tomorrow morning. When I get it out, I'll send/post a bunch of pics of the dummy.

I've removed a bunch of these harnesses on various vehicles. Sometimes they are a PITA until you have released that exact one before. Reaching up under the bedside doesn't make it easier

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

More pics of my 2020 plug. I pulled one of the blue plugs out. Appears to be functional with the correct pins.

 

[VAMike]

More pics of my 2020 plug. I pulled one of the blue plugs out. Appears to be functional with the correct pins.

The original builds literally had wires hanging out & cut off. This version certainly looks harder to remove, with less to hold onto.

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

The original builds literally had wires hanging out & cut off. This version certainly looks harder to remove, with less to hold onto.

@EJH 's 2021 plug shown may be a simple rubber dust plug with a pull tab. More pennies saved.

 

[VAMike]

@EJH 's 2021 plug shown may be a simple rubber dust plug with a pull tab. More pennies saved.

I thought it kinda looked like that--if it does have a pull tab, then it seems like a big step up in functionality.

 

[EJH]

My 2021 plug seems plastic, but definately harder to grip. I will try with some narrow pliers next week (away from the truck for a few days). Funny the other plugs do look like real plugs, with no wires, lol.

 

[RCMUSTANG]

Anyone know what the terminals are for the dummy plug?

 

[micl9]

Anyone know what the terminals are for the dummy plug?

I have found pins and mating conn bodies by doing a visual search on this site - comber-sum but effective.

Ths one as well, but these guys are CRAZY expensive - link is the Lariat Visor connector BTW

 

[RCMUSTANG]

I have found pins and mating conn bodies by doing a visual search on this site - comber-sum but effective.

Ths one as well, but these guys are CRAZY expensive - link is the Lariat Visor connector BTW

Found it on the site but yeah, the price is ridiculous.

 

[micl9]

Found it on the site but yeah, the price is ridiculous.

yeah and they are very careful not to give away the real P/N. Try the other site as well. Or if you can find the connector in the wireing diagram, I have had success searching by the connector number as well.
Good Luck!

 

[RCMUSTANG]

yeah and they are very careful not to give away the real P/N. Try the other site as well. Or if you can find the connector in the wireing diagram, I have had success searching by the connector number as well.
Good Luck!

Other site doesn't have it.

 

[EJH]

I managed to get the dummy plug out, and install Ethan's kit. Removing the dummy plug was much easier once I pulled the truck in the garage, laid on my back and reached up. I was previously trying to reach it from the side, on my sloped driveway.

Here are some pics of the dummy plug.

As everyone else has already mentioned. This kit is well built. Kudos.

 

[egilbe]

I just installed my kit I got last week. Mostly difficult and time consuming part was looking for a utility knife to scrape the bedliner material away from the opening in the bed so it fits. Took about 5 minutes to install. Phil is correct in that it is a most elegant solution.

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

I just installed my kit I got last week. Mostly difficult and time consuming part was looking for a utility knife to scrape the bedliner material away from the opening in the bed so it fits. Took about 5 minutes to install. Phil is correct in that it is a most elegant solution.

You must have thick bedliner. I have factory spray-in and the adapter popped right in.

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