If you look in that upfitter fuse box, pull out one of those fuses there is a switch which allows switch 5 and 6 to be hot all the time! FYI
@chrisbond246 ай бұрын
JD I enjoy your videos and what you doing to your truck. I also enjoyed you talk about safety when it comes to safe towing with right vehicle. I can tell you that you are part of safety team at your job.
@dbsmithy6 ай бұрын
Nice and clean. Next time you are in Rhode Island, you can look at mine. 😂
@billm25166 ай бұрын
Hey JD. Watching you look for the right wire reminds me of the scene from the movie Down Periscope. Thank you for the great video.
@kolbclassicbuild48712 ай бұрын
There are prewired circuits under the glove box, passenger kick panel area… might have saved some time ;)
@somerandomguy85642 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks very much.
@1MoreFish3 ай бұрын
Very satisfying install!
@traveldawg6 ай бұрын
I’ve done much the same running a wire through that driver’s side grommet (on a few trucks). But in this case using the existing pass-through wires would have been much easier (and still allowed for enough power/current). Those ground wires are suppose to go through the Hall Effect current sensor for the BMS to know what current the devices in those accessories draw. A ground connection to the chassis would have been a better choice.
@burnedagain61876 ай бұрын
There is the option of using the light gauge wires. You need them to control a relay to operate or provide power to accessory.
@BTBRVReviews6 ай бұрын
I totally understand that I can run an additional relay using the small gauge pass through wires. The entire point of having outfitter switches is to use the included relays that are already wired and ran. It's just passing those wires through the cab of the vehicle that becomes an issue.
@mw88466 ай бұрын
My 2020 350 Dually has up fitter wires (didn’t know initially) inside below the glove box behind the kick panel. If you haven’t highly encourage you check.
@Itsa_Mea6 ай бұрын
Why didn't you use the factory Pass-thru wires that are in the factory harness inside the cab?
@BTBRVReviews6 ай бұрын
Wire gauge is too thin. I plan on running 12 and 14 gauge wires into the cab as a bundle. I found a couple routing options. With a factory wires, I'd have to add additional relays, which really don't make sense considering all the upfitters have relayed connections. 25-40amp
@Itsa_Mea6 ай бұрын
@@BTBRVReviews what was the Amp draw of that mirror? A 14ga wire can handle 15amp.
@SK-qt1rm6 ай бұрын
You should look into bulkhead and interior grommets. It might be worth adding an interior grommet in the drivers right knee area into that voided area.
@chrishuebner25476 ай бұрын
JD thanks for clarifying the factory upfitter wiring at the fuse box. Have a 24 Lariat and need to install my trailer camera monitor. Still don’t understand why ford uses such small wires for the pass through harness
@thebigguy6 ай бұрын
I understand the desire to try and route that wire in a clean way in the engine compartment, but all I could think about was what happens the first time the truck needs any work that involves removing the fenders, grill, radiator, etc. The service techs will cut that wire in about two seconds flat and if you're lucky they'll "kinda" put it back together when they are done.
@robertmowerjr7263 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. It answered several questions I had about the upfitter wires and switches. But what you didn't show, or explain, was where you routed the wire from your newly installed 12 outlet to your backup camera monitor. Did you remove more interior trim to hide the wire going up to the rear view mirror monitor ? And, a little off topic, was that monitor for a trailer rear view camera ? If so, when you aren't using the camera do you just remove the monitor from your rear view mirror ? What brand camera and monitor are you using ?
@magnum12pm6 ай бұрын
It makes you wonder why Ford gives you the up fitter option then makes it all most impossible for average person to use them 😡
@United_Kangaroo19926 ай бұрын
So they can advertise the feature and make it like more "truck"
@ryanbrown13095 ай бұрын
The white label told you what wires are powered by each switch. They're color coded.
@keithasche6 ай бұрын
Love the install. Wish GM would get off their duff and finish the upfitter package for the AT4 and Denali 2024 trucks. They have it for the non AT4/Denali trims. Also slightly disappointed (wasn't a deal breaker) that an $88K HD truck doesn't come with upfitters from the factory.
@rjkusse13 күн бұрын
Why didn't you use the pass-through wires?
@ronlewis67666 ай бұрын
Take the trim piece off the side of the console, should give you more access to hide the wire. On the Pass through wires. If you connect a heavy gauge wire to it and another heavy gage on the interior, would the voltage drop for such a short run be that bad?
@Jim-cu8kk6 ай бұрын
Can you use the pass thru wires to pull your own heavier gauge wires through ?
@BTBRVReviews6 ай бұрын
I don't want to risk that, for all I know those wires are connected to a plug behind the dash
@DS-TRUCKS6 ай бұрын
I use the pre-existing hole under the passenger seat.
@BTBRVReviews6 ай бұрын
I saw that! Great job. I may have to rethink my routing after watching your video brother.
@DS-TRUCKS6 ай бұрын
@@BTBRVReviews there's something cool I will show u. I know u will like...
@BTBRVReviews6 ай бұрын
@@DS-TRUCKSplease do!
@SK-qt1rm6 ай бұрын
At what point do you risk voiding warranties? Always one of my main concerns. It seems like dealerships will use any excuse to get money from owners.
@kevincassidy81316 ай бұрын
Better you than me. Wiring to me is a nightmare !!!!
@burnedagain61876 ай бұрын
They do give a color code to identify the wires.
@DanMar58586 ай бұрын
Aux 1-4 should be rated at 25A, 5&6 are rated at 40A. Even though 1-4 are “switched” 12V there are aftermarket adapters that can make them “constant” if you wish. Just an FYI. 👍🏽
@djweaver301256 ай бұрын
Yep limitless autoworks makes one. Great little mod.
@1MoreFish3 ай бұрын
I'm installing some Firestone airbags on my 2023 f-350. The installation manual calls for direct connection of the compressor to the battery. Which is fine as I don't have a problem with that. Should I go ahead and use one of those lifter switches instead? Is it worth the hassle to go through that? And I think I will always want to have power to it since I do want to always have the compressor putting in at least 5 lb of PSI. Your thoughts?
@greggtulowitzky9416 ай бұрын
I have 2020 F450 SD and I paid shop to extend wires from box through firewall into the passenger kick panel. Do you plan to run a 12ga wire for all 6 switches? Also, starting to hook up dash cam, TST700 and backup camera. Are you saying I should wire everything for 12v cig lighter instead of direct with wire fuse?
@icare71516 ай бұрын
Next, please upgrade the BOSCH fuel pump and all filter systems.
@stevenjefferys106 ай бұрын
I agree. I just put in an order for a 2024 F450 high output Platinum and will upgrade to the DCR fuel pump when the truck comes in. We're going to go full time RVing so if the Bosch pump let's go I can't afford to have the truck down for weeks while the dealership repairs the entire fuel system under warranty. I'd rather pay the price of getting a more reliable pump than worry that the Bosch one will go bye bye and take my fuel system with it.
@icare71516 ай бұрын
@@stevenjefferys10 Smart. Very Smart! I had an RV with the reliable Ford 7.3l PowerStroke E450. At 14,000 lbs still 14mpg. I should have never sold it!
@AmJaxineer6 ай бұрын
@stevenjefferys10 the Bosch pump is top notch, just not designed for US diesel fuel. Also, in case u didn't know, the DCR pump WILL void your engine warranty. The disaster prevention kit will not. The cp4 is fine as long as you change fuel filters often and use additives.
@djweaver301256 ай бұрын
@@AmJaxineerthe DCR pump will not void your warranty. That have to prove that the DCR pump caused the problem.
@magnum12pm6 ай бұрын
@@djweaver30125 Why they still using that pump when they known for years it a problem?
@burnedagain61876 ай бұрын
Marine grade is typically tinned aluminum.
@BTBRVReviews6 ай бұрын
I think you might have that backwards.. from what I've researched, most marine grade wire might be tinned on the outside but is solid copper on the inside. Having copper clad wiring in a marine environment is a recipe for disaster.
@hihaveaniceday93866 ай бұрын
That's is intact not true at all knukonceptz has tinned ofc wire rated for marine use
@markratliff79916 ай бұрын
So not clear how you got the power to the rear view mirror. Does the wire you ran from the upfitter wire under the hood power the multi plug 12V/USB and the mirror plugs into it?
@BTBRVReviews6 ай бұрын
I'm using it as an additional 12 volt outlet for the plug that's already attached to the mirror power wire.
@djweaver301256 ай бұрын
That was painful to watch. You realize that you can buy an adapter that fits into your review mirror wiring that puts out 5v and 12v for these rearview mirrors, radar detectors etc? No unnecessary tie ins to your upfitters no need to run extra outlets.
@tracymaestas15264 ай бұрын
Do you have a link handy, that you can post, to purchase the adapters?
@erichunter146 ай бұрын
What is a PTO wire?
@BTBRVReviews6 ай бұрын
Power Take Off. It's The ability for the engine to provide power to auxiliary components.
@jeffkimble8857Ай бұрын
@@BTBRVReviewstransmission not engine.
@phonetech11096 ай бұрын
I'm genuinely curious since you've been flooding your page with videos about your new truck. How many views /videos does it take to pay off that new truck? I'm not familiar with KZbin's payout
@rogergraves24211 күн бұрын
U need to get U A gopro camera to mount on u-R head to do hands free videos.
@BTBRVReviews11 күн бұрын
I have so many gopros and various other cameras for filming. Unfortunately, everything that is compact and easy to move around stinks in lower light situations.
@dalemarshall97366 ай бұрын
owners manual has a chart with wire color codes for upfitter switches
@stevenjefferys106 ай бұрын
The Ford owner's manuals are notorious for having mistakes. Always trust the wiring diagram that comes on the bundle over the manual.