Block heater relocate

[Sascwatch]

In preparation for my move to northern Ontario I relocated the block heater cord using a noco dual port plug. No longer have to open the hood each time I hook up the insanely short block heater cord, and there’s a second plug for an onboard charger.

Install location should work on all 5th gens, just pull back the wheel well liner before drilling the 2”hole.

 

[jent]

I did basically the same thing, but just have the plug hanging loose by the tow hook. It's not able to move too much, just enough to plug an extension cord into. Works great!

 

[Chris3058]

Sasc - looks great man! I was thinking of the same thing. How was the install?

 

[Sascwatch]

Sasc - looks great man! I was thinking of the same thing. How was the install?

Easy, I did pull back the wheel well liner to make sure I didn’t drill into anything hidden. There is a perfect opening to run the wire up under the air box intake and hook up to the stock block heater cord.

I used the dual plug noco so I had a second space for an onboard charger, there will be extended times of -30 or colder where the truck isn’t started so I want to be prepared.

 

[djevox]

Sasc - looks great man! I was thinking of the same thing. How was the install?

I have this thread where I made a custom length cord that sticks out at the same spot.

 

[22LaramieSport]

Easy, I did pull back the wheel well liner to make sure I didn’t drill into anything hidden. There is a perfect opening to run the wire up under the air box intake and hook up to the stock block heater cord.

I used the dual plug noco so I had a second space for an onboard charger, there will be extended times of -30 or colder where the truck isn’t started so I want to be prepared.

I'm debating on getting the single or dual plug, can you give me more info for the on-board charger... What it looks like, where it would mount etc Wondering if I really need one Thanks.

 

[Jako]

I'm debating on getting the single or dual plug, can you give me more info for the on-board charger... What it looks like, where it would mount etc Wondering if I really need one Thanks.

Dual if you think you may ever install a battery tender.

 

[Sascwatch]

I'm debating on getting the single or dual plug, can you give me more info for the on-board charger... What it looks like, where it would mount etc Wondering if I really need one Thanks.

I installed a 5amp NOCO onboard charger on the lid of the fuse box using short bolts. Be sure to remove the lid prior to drilling holes as there is minimal clearance.