Does anyone have details on a constant power source for the bed? I have a bed lighting idea and need un-switched 12V. None of the trailer wiring is unswitched...
Any help would be appreciated...
Any help would be appreciated...
Interesting!! Certainly an easier installation but I'm confused...I checked all seven pins on the round plug and all four on the flat...none of which supplied 12V unless the ignition was 'on'. You are saying it does provide the 12V regardless of ignition?I used this to hook up my Leer topper on my last ram…it provides constant 12v power, is plug and play with no splicing, and simple to install and/or remove.
Yes, it is what provides the power to the light inside the topper…as well as for the 3rd brake light in the topper. The light is always available whereas the brake light only works when pressing the brakes. I installed it and was a breeze. If I ever decide to add bed lights, this is the kit I will use as it worked great for my topper - and the white interior LED of the topper never failed with this kit.Interesting!! Certainly an easier installation but I'm confused...I checked all seven pins on the round plug and all four on the flat...none of which supplied 12V unless the ignition was 'on'. You are saying it does provide the 12V regardless of ignition?
Did you have any issues with the trailer brake system and/or blind spot monitoring giving issues with this harness? It says on the site "not for trucks with Advanced Towing Groups" I'd love to use this for an Opt7 rear light bar and don't want to have to cut/spice ANY wiring whatsoever if possible.I used this to hook up my Leer topper on my last ram…it provides constant 12v power, is plug and play with no splicing, and simple to install and/or remove.
I installed it on a Lone Star which had the trailer brake system but did not have the blind spot monitoring. I never had an issue with it at all.Did you have any issues with the trailer brake system and/or blind spot monitoring giving issues with this harness? It says on the site "not for trucks with Advanced Towing Groups" I'd love to use this for an Opt7 rear light bar and don't want to have to cut/spice ANY wiring whatsoever if possible.
That connector appears to be the same as the Leer connector but at a much better price. In fact, the only difference is the Leer harness comes with dialectic grease to squeeze into the connector before making the connection to ensure it remains water tight. I’d pick up a tube abs squeeze it into the Curt connector if it does not come with it.
Those two are the easiest way to get bed lights and/or a constant 12V without splicing into your truck's wiring. If you need more amperage then you'd need to do something like what @jimothy did.
Interesting. wonder If I have a blown fuse...I could not get constant 12V off any of the pins. Thanks for this!top red wire is 12v hot all the time
used it for my bed lights, left them on by accident and 2 days later dead as a door nail so definitely not switched lol
Maybe your ground lead wasn't making good connection to ground when you were measuring that.Interesting. wonder If I have a blown fuse...I could not get constant 12V off any of the pins. Thanks for this!
It's possible. And in case you were unaware, you have spares in the fuse block, around the edges. I also recall at least one person posted here that they found a plug not seated fully on the trailer harness. I can't recall if it was behind the plug itself or behind the tail light where it connects with the body harness.Interesting. wonder If I have a blown fuse...I could not get constant 12V off any of the pins. Thanks for this!
Maybe a fluke but I got the voltage when I turned the key on. I will try again...could have easily lost contact on the + or -.Maybe your ground lead wasn't making good connection to ground when you were measuring that.
Thanks for that tip...I will certainly try that.It's possible. And in case you were unaware, you have spares in the fuse block, around the edges. I also recall at least one person posted here that they found a plug not seated fully on the trailer harness. I can't recall if it was behind the plug itself or behind the tail light where it connects with the body harness.