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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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3 light bar under tailgate

Does anyone know if the DRW 3 light bar that is under the tailgate will work with non dual rear wheel trucks without major wiring mods??
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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I hooked one up on my old 2005 and it worked.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by superdutyquest
I hooked one up on my old 2005 and it worked.
Ditto - I just plugged it in on my 2005 as well... But I have not done that on my 2011 or 2015. Although I can't see it not working. Might want to look and see if there is a split in the harness to plug the t connector into. The dealer can pull up the dually and the SRW wiring on his/her screen to verify it it will work.

I'd look for you on mine, but it is too cold and snowy out. (I don't had a heated garage for my truck)
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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I'll have to look tomorrow as it's cold and rainy outside and it was just easier to ask as some may have added it already. I've been reading about the newer XL/XLT trucks missing some wiring for the higher end options I wasn't sure if the '15s had it or not.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Even if it is not a direct plug n play installation all you would need to do is to tap into the trailer wiring harness for power and if needed ground the three light bar using the mounting screw.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jonrjen
Even if it is not a direct plug n play installation all you would need to do is to tap into the trailer wiring harness for power and if needed ground the three light bar using the mounting screw.
Just don't tap the lines going to the actual brake lights... Those don't work - at least they don't for the leer camper top I used to have. I had to use the trailer wiring for those too. Not a big fan of doing that way though. Would prefer the waterproof Ford connectors.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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I don't know what these two plugs are for. I noticed them when I was running the wire for my bed lights. I was planning on asking on here but never did. The plugs are between the bumper and spare tire. One of them could be what you are looking for.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RedFish_n
I don't know what these two plugs are for. I noticed them when I was running the wire for my bed lights. I was planning on asking on here but never did. The plugs are between the bumper and spare tire. One of them could be what you are looking for.
I just looked and have no spare plugs under there. Guess I'll be tapping or finding the correct harness.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 06:21 AM
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I would find it really odd if Ford had a different wiring harness for the SB vs LB trucks... I would drop the spare tire down and look above it...
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RedFish_n
I don't know what these two plugs are for. I noticed them when I was running the wire for my bed lights. I was planning on asking on here but never did. The plugs are between the bumper and spare tire. One of them could be what you are looking for.
I believe those are for the in bed plug for the factory 5th wheel prep.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Subscribing to see the answer to this one, will make adding the in bed plug and lighting allot easier.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 12:55 PM
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ok, I've done some research today and learned from the parts people that the SRW trucks do not have the wiring connector needed to make this light bar work, however there is a pigtail (1U2Z14S411BGA) available that gets spliced into the taillight harness (or in my case I'll use the trailer brake harness) to make this light a plug and play unit.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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Here is your answer:




The plugs under the frame





The harness from those plugs going inside the fender to the bedside (the dirty loom in this pic).





The Ford factory plug for the fifth wheel prep.

Hope this helps.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EO2SeaBee
Here is your answer:




The plugs under the frame





The harness from those plugs going inside the fender to the bedside (the dirty loom in this pic).





The Ford factory plug for the fifth wheel prep.

Hope this helps.
Hey Sailor..........What the heck is that RUST on the lower 5/16 sheet metal screw...????


 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sailor_Roy
Hey Sailor..........What the heck is that RUST on the lower 5/16 sheet metal screw...????


My guess is that's the result of using the lowest bidder for factory parts. Looks like my driveshaft and front end components.
 
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