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

Akshon

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2019
Threads
3
Messages
75
Reaction score
151
Location
San Diego, California
Vehicle(s)
19 Ranger Lariat FX4 Crew Magnetic
As I posted in another thread. I have ordered (what I and a dealer parts guy) think is needed to add the outlet. Including hardware and the sub-harness. I will post pics of the install and part numbers to those interested. Waiting on parts from Detroit. Just a FYI drilling is required.

NOTE: 19N236B in the diagram below is not the correct part number. Should be 19N236A. See post #3 below for correct part numbers and quantities.

12v power.png

Parts.png
Parts2.png
Sponsored

 
Last edited:

dguffin

Well-Known Member
First Name
Dana
Joined
Nov 4, 2018
Threads
0
Messages
117
Reaction score
120
Location
Aberdeen, SD
Vehicle(s)
20 Corsair, 19 Ranger, 12 Boss, 08 Zuma
Occupation
Shop Foreman
Vehicle Showcase
1
As I posted in another thread. I have ordered (what I and a dealer parts guy) think is needed to add the outlet. Including hardware and the sub-harness. I will post pics of the install and part numbers to those interested. Waiting on parts from Detroit. Just a FYI drilling is required.
I would definitely be interested in that information.
Thanks
 
OP
OP
Akshon

Akshon

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2019
Threads
3
Messages
75
Reaction score
151
Location
San Diego, California
Vehicle(s)
19 Ranger Lariat FX4 Crew Magnetic
Ok for the install you will need a 2-1/8” hole saw, 5/16” drill bit, flat and round file, Rust preventative paint of your choice.

Drill a 2-1/8” hole in the side bed wall near the left rear cleat. (See photos below) Use caution when drilling or you will end up with dings protruding from your outer fender. You can position a block of wood or stuff a bunch of rags up into the cavity from below to orevent damage.

Insert the power port body into the opening and mark the location of the 4 screw holes. Drill 4- 5/16” holes. Debur all holes using a round file.

Using a flat file, in the large opening, create 4 flat areas adjacent to the 5/16” holes. Insert the 4 captive nuts into the body with the threads inboard the fender. Paint all exposed metal with rust preventative paint.
Install the sub-harness onto the socket and feed the wire down the inner fender well. Install 4 retaining screws.

Under the truck, remove the dummy plug from the body harness and insert the power port sub-harness. There is one large hole on the sheet metal pillar opposite the tail light cavity for the “christmas tree style” zip tie retainer that is included on the sub-harness.
I ended up adding a few extra zip ties to secure the wiring.
Thats about it. Time-about 30 minutes.
Pics below...

29066F99-D2D6-48D6-9721-44E8FA4D0B2C.jpeg


1FF43193-031D-486A-BED5-F9431C39FECB.jpeg


F745CD01-A0A7-4235-88D8-BDB91A4C9DCF.jpeg


4B7FFECD-AF32-4BBD-BC86-31DBC3BAD8D8.jpeg


93035239-592E-47B8-A8A7-D26CCC89AC9F.jpeg


A47834D0-D886-4C6D-A2A5-60C21FFEE207.jpeg


82710DC2-769D-4FFB-A042-6766850A7B27.jpeg
 
Last edited:


magnet79

Member
First Name
Randy
Joined
Mar 7, 2019
Threads
3
Messages
22
Reaction score
26
Location
Toledo, OH
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ford Ranger SuperCrew XL STX FX4
Occupation
Bartender
What was the total cost on this? And, showing my ignorance here but, that gets you a typical household-style outlet there?
 

rangerdanger

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 9, 2018
Threads
194
Messages
3,489
Reaction score
2,635
Location
SF Bay Area
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ford Ranger SuperCrew XLT FX4
Vehicle Showcase
1
What was the total cost on this? And, showing my ignorance here but, that gets you a typical household-style outlet there?
I think parts are about $75.
 
OP
OP
Akshon

Akshon

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2019
Threads
3
Messages
75
Reaction score
151
Location
San Diego, California
Vehicle(s)
19 Ranger Lariat FX4 Crew Magnetic
What was the total cost on this? And, showing my ignorance here but, that gets you a typical household-style outlet there?
Parts were about $65. The alternative being to find/order a truck with the “Bed Utility Package” 86Q which comes with a plastic drop in bedliner.
This gets you a 20 amp- 12 Volt outlet. Similar to those in the dash. You could probably run a small 12-120v inverter off of it.

46F8826B-5471-42B3-8B3F-AB9154632274.jpeg
 

Rinn69

Well-Known Member
First Name
Mike
Joined
Nov 25, 2018
Threads
53
Messages
1,274
Reaction score
2,920
Location
N. Central Iowa
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ranger Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 Lightning Blue
Occupation
Retired USAF MSgt
Vehicle Showcase
1
Don't forget to slap some dielectric grease on the contact points :thumbsup:
 

ulev1st

Well-Known Member
First Name
Don
Joined
Feb 15, 2019
Threads
15
Messages
112
Reaction score
232
Location
West Tn
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ranger CC FX4 ,2012 F250 Lariat FX4, 2017 Shelby GT350, 14 Ford Focus
Occupation
Retire Marine and Refinery Operator
Vehicle Showcase
1
Internally like a lighter outlet?
 

THLONE

Well-Known Member
First Name
Thom
Joined
Feb 12, 2019
Threads
10
Messages
1,456
Reaction score
2,167
Location
Tucson,AZ
Vehicle(s)
68 Chev C-20, 2019 Ford Ranger XL 4X4
Occupation
internet wise guy
Vehicle Showcase
1
No smoking in the bed. LOL

Is it hot all of the time or only when the ign is on?
 
Last edited:
OP
OP
Akshon

Akshon

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2019
Threads
3
Messages
75
Reaction score
151
Location
San Diego, California
Vehicle(s)
19 Ranger Lariat FX4 Crew Magnetic
No smoking in the bed. LOL

Is it hot all of the time or only when the ign is on?
Hot @ all times. But controlled via the BCM so if battery voltage drops below threshold it will shut it down.

There is most likely a PID for it in the BCM. On my 17 Escape I was able to change the power port state using Forscan (Hot at all times or Hot with ign on). Have yet to poke around the trucks modules.
 
Last edited:

RJohans

Well-Known Member
First Name
Robert
Joined
Feb 14, 2019
Threads
1
Messages
223
Reaction score
194
Location
Bend, Oregon, USA
Vehicle(s)
2019 Ford Ranger Lariat 4x4 Supercrew Sport
Occupation
Project Manager
Nice job! IMHO, having a 12V CLA in the truck bed seems much more practical than the two currently in the dash.
Sponsored

 
 



Top