Auxillary 12 Volt Power in rear finally! (Tapped into trailer hitch auxiliary power)

[drrussellhogue]

Are you hardwiring something vs using plug in truck bed?

Tapped into 12 volt trailer auxiliary which is controlled in Towing section. Ran wire to truck bed side panel where I can now charge phone, power lights and power my fridge cooler!!

Are you hardwiring a fridge instead of plugging into the truck bed outlets?

I was originally thinking about tapping into the wiring that’s on the roof…but ended up getting an external power supply. I was thinking about AC, Fridge, griddle and coffee.

Tapped into 12 volt trailer auxiliary which is controlled in Towing section. Ran wire to truck bed side panel where I can now charge phone, power lights and power my fridge cooler!!

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[Hookalakupua]

Tapped into 12 volt trailer auxiliary which is controlled in Towing section. Ran wire to truck bed side panel where I can now charge phone, power lights and power my fridge cooler!!

I’ve always wondered what it would feel like, to be this smart! Kudos as that’s outstanding!

Wait, wait, wait! Are you in Santa Clara? If so, are you for hire?!?!

 

[Cybertruck 1974]

I’ve always wondered what it would feel like, to be this smart! Kudos as that’s outstanding!

Wait, wait, wait! Are you in Santa Clara? If so, are you for hire?!?!

not for hire. figured anyone can do this. well at least now

 

[Cybertruck 1974]

Are you hardwiring something vs using plug in truck bed?

hardwire.

 

[hemiarch]

So what’s the wattage limit (electronic fuse I assume) on that and does the car have to be in trailer mode to use it? Does it turn off when the car turns off? Is it influenced by the “leave auxiliary power on” checkbox?

 

[TCybertruck]

Did you have to remove the rear bumper to hardwire it at all?

 

[hemiarch]

I hate to ask. I know you’re off being an oracle genius somewhere else, but could you please explain what we’re looking at here with maybe some specs if you know them @mongo ?

 

[Cybertruck 1974]

So what’s the wattage limit (electronic fuse I assume) on that and does the car have to be in trailer mode to use it? Does it turn off when the car turns off? Is it influenced by the “leave auxiliary power on” checkbox?

400 watts or around there, 30 amp. Shows limits on truck manual. No trailer mode needed. Does not turn off. Just need to use Trailer on off. Shows in photo.

 

[Cybertruck 1974]

Did you have to remove the rear bumper to hardwire it at all?

no, just need to lower the rear plastic cover underneath the receiver to reach the clips that hold the Trailer Plug to receiver. Very simple, bolts are 10mm. Can tap into Auxillary Power Supply and Ground wires on harness once disconnected.

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