Novice Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I need some guidance as to the best place to bring the wire from the battery through the bulk head. I read in another post to rout it through one of the "plugs above the peddles". I located what I think is a "plug" slightly above and twice as far to the left of the break peddle. However, I have looked everywhere on the other side for the back side of that plug but I can't find anything. Any tips on where to look or what I might need to disassemble to find the other side of that plug? Thanks much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBJ Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I just wired my trailer lights. The Ford instructions had me run it from the battery box across the front to the passenger side then up through the fender. There's a rubber plug under the trim piece just in front of the passenger window. That comes out above the front passenger kick panel. Worked great. Can take some photos tomorrow if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) IF you have a Gen 2 there is a fuse box in the right rear that has ample power for the trailer Edited October 13, 2016 by G B L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 A simple solution is to find a space which is easy to access from outside and inside of the vehicle, then drill a hole. Be sure to use a rubber grommet, then fill in the gap with silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBJ Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 2 hours ago, G B L said: IF you have a Gen 2 thereb is a fuse box in the right rear that has ample power for the trailer Not in mine. Nothing back there at all. I wanted to do a factory install anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 1 hour ago, BBJ said: Not in mine. Nothing back there at all. I wanted to do a factory install anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 You can't find this part behind the third row seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novice Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 BBJ - pics would be very helpful -. Thank you! BBJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBJ Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 13 hours ago, Fifty150 said: You can't find this part behind the third row seats? Nope. Not in my 2016 XL cargo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBJ Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 2 hours ago, Novice said: BBJ - pics would be very helpful -. Thank you! Just took a few but too big to post from my phone. I'll do it when I get home this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBJ Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Here are the Ford instructions - PDF Photos are here - pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 What gauge wire are you using and how big is the fuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBJ Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 8 hours ago, G B L said: What gauge wire are you using and how big is the fuse? The wire is 8 gauge with a 60 amp fuse at the battery. I mounted a fused 1 to 4 power distribution block under the floor just behind the passenger seat. The trailer wiring, a 2 channel 50w amp for front speakers and a powered subwoofer will get fused power from there. Amp will be under the floor too with the sub under the passenger seat. I'll post pictures when i get around to doing the audio installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Very nice. Make sure the grounds are good if you are not running a ground wire buss with your distribution box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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