Added the Wolf Haus power (and lighting) to the bed

[TimmyB]

Not the biggest mod in the world but so crazy that a Ranger owner saw a need and created his own company to fill that for the rest of us. I had no idea how easy it was to add power to the bed with the connector that Ford had already built in right behind the LR tire. Literally less than a 5-minute job!

We have lots of charging needs for our bikes, from helmets to lights, and our back seat was always a mess. Ordered the standard 12V cig lighter option ($60) and moved everything to a small bin that sits right in front of my bed extender. No more cluttered back seat.

I also wanted bed lighting so I tapped into the hot wire on the Wolf Haus unit and added a decent enough set from WM for about $25. They looked great. For an hour. Unfortunately, the sticky pads don't stick to the spray-on bed liner too well so I'll be putting some wire supports in tomorrow.

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Any Pics

 

[TimmyB]

Any Pics

I'll get some today.

 

[dcpaint]

Checking out the install video, looks like it's a straightforward way to get clean power to the bed. Sold out when I checked today, but I suspect after he gets back from vacation at the end of September, he'll make more.

 

[TimmyB]

And, I just realized I posted this on the wrong forum, being that I have a 5G Ranger. I spend more time here than the old forum so I just wasn't using all my senses, obviously. I'll still post pics for those interested but my apologies for anyone who was wondering why this was here!

 

[TDPD]

I also wanted bed lighting so I tapped into the hot wire on the Wolf Haus unit and added a decent enough set from WM for about $25. They looked great. For an hour. Unfortunately, the sticky pads don't stick to the spray-on bed liner too well so I'll be putting some wire supports in tomorrow.

Not sure if this is helpful as I have not used them personally but for some of the bed liners, like Bedrug, that are meant to be able to go over a sprayed bed they recommend using adhesion promoter to get the tape to adhere to the rough surface.

 

[TimmyB]

12V outlet, mounted to driver's side of bed.

Connector located behind left rear tire. Wire coming into it is from 12V adapter and simply drops through hole in bed.

On-off switch for under-bed lights.

Bucket with helmets and lights, charged and ready for next ride.

 

[TimmyB]

Not sure if this is helpful as I have not used them personally but for some of the bed liners, like Bedrug, that are meant to be able to go over a sprayed bed they recommend using adhesion promoter to get the tape to adhere to the rough surface.

Never heard of it. I'll check it out. Might be easier than laying on my back and putting 16 screws in!!!

Thanks!

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