mikepike1125
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So my basic plan is to tap into the wire that provides power to the 7 pin trailer harness plug located at the rear bumper. From that tap I will run wire up and into an on/off switch that I will locate in my truck bed and then on to the lighting kit which will then, if all goes as planned, light up my truck bed. I will be using LED's so the power draw will be minimal. So my questions are these....
1. Though the trailer plug 12 volt power wire is already fused at the fuse box with a 40 amp fuse, I would like to add another fuse between the tap location and bed lights to specifically target the lights should anything go wrong. Where should I position this fuse link? Between the tap location and the on off switch? Between the on/off switch and the first light? And what amp fuse do I use?
2. Is connecting different gauge wire dangerous?
3. Can I connect the negative wire from the lights to the negative wire on the trailer plug? Or would it be better to just run it into an existing ground on the truck?
Sorry for the long write up but this is all new to me and I love my truck and don't want to see her burn to the ground.....
Thanks in advance
1. Though the trailer plug 12 volt power wire is already fused at the fuse box with a 40 amp fuse, I would like to add another fuse between the tap location and bed lights to specifically target the lights should anything go wrong. Where should I position this fuse link? Between the tap location and the on off switch? Between the on/off switch and the first light? And what amp fuse do I use?
2. Is connecting different gauge wire dangerous?
3. Can I connect the negative wire from the lights to the negative wire on the trailer plug? Or would it be better to just run it into an existing ground on the truck?
Sorry for the long write up but this is all new to me and I love my truck and don't want to see her burn to the ground.....
Thanks in advance
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