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

[asix]

Check your battery. Mine was low. I had to charge it to get the BCM to stop kicking the accessories off early. FORScan was reporting around 11.8V for me until I charged my battery. I increased the battery target to 90% as well to see if that will help.

Yeah my battery symbol in forscan was something like 11.8%ish with a yellow icon. These batteries just crap in these trucks?

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[VAMike]

Yeah my battery symbol in forscan was something like 11.8%ish with a yellow icon. These batteries just crap in these trucks?

I think there was a bad batch of batteries. There's been a pretty constant trickle of people getting warranty replacements on their batteries, mostly (IIRC) 2019 models, that doesn't seem correlated to mileage or somesuch.

 

[bfastr]

$30 for a pigtail is insane

NO, whats insane is a meal for two at 5 Guys costs $30 or more.

 

[SpazC]

NO, whats insane is a meal for two at 5 Guys costs $30 or more.

 

[BILKO]

Hey everyone I've been working on a factory looking 12V 20 amp socket for the bed that doesn't require cutting into the bed or splicing into wires. It also doesn't require any adapters. It uses a heavy duty socket and 14awg well insulated copper wire. It's a super simple install that only requires tightening one stainless steel bolt. The socket housing is also sprayed with truck bed liner. Below is a link to the listing I have on eBay. Check it out and message me if you have any questions. I'm also looking at selling the same setup with I long pigtail so you can run it to the battery or fuse box. Let me know if you are interested.

Look at this on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-2020-...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[Chappy]

Hey everyone I've been working on a factory looking 12V 20 amp socket for the bed that doesn't require cutting into the bed or splicing into wires. It also doesn't require any adapters. It uses a heavy duty socket and 14awg well insulated copper wire. It's a super simple install that only requires tightening one stainless steel bolt. The socket housing is also sprayed with truck bed liner. Below is a link to the listing I have on eBay. Check it out and message me if you have any questions. I'm also looking at selling the same setup with I long pigtail so you can run it to the battery or fuse box. Let me know if you are interested.

Look at this on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-2020-...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Looks great! Seems similar to Wolf Haus's solution. https://whor.us/

Edited because my original reply made me sound like an ass.

 

[BILKO]

Looks great! Seems similar to Wolf Haus's solution. https://whor.us/

Edited because my original reply made me sound like an ass.

Yeah thanks. When I was looking into making my own 12V outlet I was looking to add it in the opening in the bed. As I was doing my research I did find WolfHaus' setup and he did a great job but I wanted something a little different for my truck. I wanted to run my tire air compressor off of it so I wanted to make sure all of the components were rated for 20 amps since the compressor is 15 amps and I would have been cutting it close. I also wanted an outlet in the bed without a wire adapter. I also wanted a way to fit the outlet in the cutout that hid the fastener(s). So yeah it's similar in where it mounts and that it plugs into the factory 12V plug under the bed but there are a lot of differences to fit my needs. Believe me I am an engineer and would hate for someone to just steal my design. That is not what I am trying to do. I have a lot of respect for what WolfHaus was able to do.

 

[Krudo]

Yeah thanks. When I was looking into making my own 12V outlet I was looking to add it in the opening in the bed. As I was doing my research I did find WolfHaus' setup and he did a great job but I wanted something a little different for my truck. I wanted to run my tire air compressor off of it so I wanted to make sure all of the components were rated for 20 amps since the compressor is 15 amps and I would have been cutting it close. I also wanted an outlet in the bed without a wire adapter. I also wanted a way to fit the outlet in the cutout that hid the fastener(s). So yeah it's similar in where it mounts and that it plugs into the factory 12V plug under the bed but there are a lot of differences to fit my needs. Believe me I am an engineer and would hate for someone to just steal my design. That is not what I am trying to do. I have a lot of respect for what WolfHaus was able to do.

Just purchased! Exactly what I’m looking for - also looking to max out to 20amps on the 12V - looking forward to trying it out

 

[BILKO]

Just purchased! Exactly what I’m looking for - also looking to max out to 20amps on the 12V - looking forward to trying it out

Awesome thanks for the purchase. I will get the order out today!

 

[BILKO]

Just purchased! Exactly what I’m looking for - also looking to max out to 20amps on the 12V - looking forward to trying it out

The package is on the way and should arrive Tuesday. Enjoy your weekend!

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Received mine quickly, had to wait for a warm day to install it. Simple project for me and works great.

 

[Krudo]

The package is on the way and should arrive Tuesday. Enjoy your weekend!

Working like a charm! Thanks for the fast delivery and communications. Great addition to my truck.

 

[alan0614]

Hey everyone I've been working on a factory looking 12V 20 amp socket for the bed that doesn't require cutting into the bed or splicing into wires. It also doesn't require any adapters. It uses a heavy duty socket and 14awg well insulated copper wire. It's a super simple install that only requires tightening one stainless steel bolt. The socket housing is also sprayed with truck bed liner. Below is a link to the listing I have on eBay. Check it out and message me if you have any questions. I'm also looking at selling the same setup with I long pigtail so you can run it to the battery or fuse box. Let me know if you are interested.

Look at this on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2019-2020-...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Got mine last week, super easy install.

 

[BILKO]

Got mine last week, super easy install.

Awesome! I'm glad you found it easy to install. Thanks for the positive feedback!

 

[BILKO]

Working like a charm! Thanks for the fast delivery and communications. Great addition to my truck.

Glad to hear you liked the setup. Thanks for the positive feedback!

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