08screwCA

Has anyone ever ran a 12v constant wire from the battery to the tailgate? Where/how would i go about running the wire back there i like keeping things clean i dont want a wire hanging around but im installing my scanning recon led bar today so i need that 12v from the battery

BigNick98

I tried and tried and tried and I ended up running my constant to the radio fuse I believe. Then from the fuse box I ran the wire under that plastic ford molding at the edge of the floor mat by the door, through the hole, under the truck, and back to the light bar lol

Pity7700

run it to the battery, through the firewall under the steering wheel. there should be a gromet behind the pedals. once youve got it through there run it under the plastic rocker cover pieces to the back seat. behind the back seat there should be an opening that goes right to the bed. thatll be the best way.

dufx4

Shouldn't be too hard to do. Buy some zip ties and find something underneath the truck that has is a non moving part to tie a wire to. One of those things you will just have to get under there and find the best path.

BigNick98

If he runs it to the battery it would just stay on all the time, no?

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Tap into the trailer plug...it has a 12VDC for charging the RV batt while towing...and it is switched off when engine is off.

08screwCA

I didnt know there was that opening behind the seat that makes it easy. I already have my power wire for my hellas through my grommet by the pedals so i could easily run another.

08screwCA

I was looking into that but the recon instructions said go from the battery. I might aswell try the 7pin 12v first to save some time if it works thats an easy tap lol

techrep

iTrader: (1)

It does come straight from the batt...recon what ?? what are you installing ?? an LED strip..

08screwCA

Yeah recon 60" scanning amber led tailgate bar. I used that 7 pin power just had to plug a relay into #5 in the fuse box and it was good. Thanks man