Best place to mount 7 pin plug in the Bed?

[JDubien]

I want to install a 7 pin plug in my bed for a 5th wheel but I'm not sure wheres the best place. I'm thinking between the tailgate and the fenderwell on the drivers side. I'm new to the 5th wheel/ goose neck world and would really like your opinions before I drill my bed. Thanks everyone

 

[klenger]

That's were I put mine. See http://www.klenger.net/dodge/7-pin-connector-installation/pictures.html for pics and instructions.

 

[BDeMartile]

I put mine there closer to the inner fender and about3 inches above the top of said fender. Works great for my application i would guess that most 5vers have the light cord coming out of the same location.

 

[AWay]

Mounted mine on the drivers side above the wheel hump. There it is totally out of the way and doesn't get bashed by cargo.

 

[Babyfat]

I Just Plug 5'er Into The Regular Factory Outlet On The Bumper, But On My 2000 It Between Tailgate And Fenderwell

 

[CPittman]

Mine is exactly like Klenger's except it is just below the Line-X warranty badge in that little recessed area.

 

[Dieselnerd]

I never like to splice into factory wiring so I always plug into the factory plug. If you need a longer cord you can buy extensions.

 

[JDubien]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate your feedback. I don't like splicing wiring either. I found this to be pretty simple http://autoaccessconnect.stores.yahoo.net/5thwhhaforch.html

 

[TowPro]

That's were I put mine. See http://www.klenger.net/dodge/7-pin-connector-installation/pictures.html for pics and instructions.

Great minds think alike. Mine is in the exact same location, and my cable is almost exactly the same way.



Since Dodge decided that starting in 06 we don't need to protect the PCM with fuses on the trailer turn/brake circuit anymore, I added 2 inline fuses into the adaptor so it protects both the add on and the factory 7pin connector.

 

[Grunt]

I put mine in same place as klenger did. . no problems with the cargo I haul.

 

[GWBourne]

That's were I put mine. See http://www.klenger.net/dodge/7-pin-connector-installation/pictures.html for pics and instructions.

i thought i was the only one who snagged environmental splices from work for auto use... lol



i prefer them not to be in the bed as i use my truck for odd items that some times are allowed to slide around in the bed. if i were to put one in it would be up front in the bed so it would be sheilded by the tool box.



but its less expensive to use the one on the bumper... lol

 

[Mickey_M]

bed plug

i put mine in rear stake pocket on left



facing forward. has worked very well in



6 dodges

 

[MartyK]

Klenger where do you purchase the RayChem splices?



I also put mine in the same location as Klenger.

 

[klenger]

I, ... uhm... purchased the splices from work. You can buy similar splices from a hardware store. The look almost like a conventional butt splice, but the outer insulation is heat shrink and the inside of the insulation is lined with a wax like substance that seals the splice when you shrink it. Ace Hardware carries them around here. The RayChem splices are kind of a speciality item used in aviation. They also require a special crimping tool. Someone on the TDR or rv.net (can't remember for sure) posted a link to a 7 pin extension harness that had all 7 of the wires connected and therefore did not need any splicing. I think it even came with the in-bed 7 pin connector.

 

[MartyK]

Oh, I understand. Thanks, I'll try Ace and see if they carry them. I already mounting my 7 pin connector in the bed. I noticed those connectors in your pictures and thought they might be handy for future projects.